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New State Building Codes
The State of Oregon’s Building Codes Division (BCD) released new editions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, Oregon Electrical Specialty Code and the Oregon Plumbing Code. Any permits issued in 2018 must meet the new code requirements, which took effect on January 1, 2018.
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Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) Update
Sewer Connections: Permits Required for Sewer Connection and Repair
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Information about the Development Review Governance Structure Initiative
The six City bureaus responsible for the development review process are undertaking a project to improve cross-bureau decision-making regarding proposed changes and conflicts that impact that process.
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Using Temporary Outdoor Customer Areas for Stores and Restaurants
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Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) and Source Control Manual (SCM) updates by Environmental Services
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Plans Examiner John Cooley Recognized for his Work on a Seismically Retrofitted 111-year-old Building
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All Permits Must Meet Requirements of Adopted 2019 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) Starting January 1, 2020
The City of Portland will be adopting the new Oregon statewide building code, Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2019 with an effective starting date of October 1, 2019.
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New Appeal Submittal Deadlines
What’s happening with Building, Electrical, Floating Structures, Mechanical and Plumbing Appeals? The Submittal Deadlines have changed!
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