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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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Remote Video Reinspection Program Meets Today’s Challenges

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Facility Permit Program Thriving During COVID-19 Pandemic

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South Portland Addressing Project

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Urban Forestry Same Day Permits

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

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Bureau of Transportation Update

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City Council votes to adopt Better Housing by Design

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New Permitting Software is Live

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PDX ePlans Update

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

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City of Portland Source Control Manual 2020

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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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