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Talking with Portland Community College (PCC) Building Inspection Technology Students for Building Safety Month

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"Training the Next Generation" was a key theme for the International Code Council (ICC) Building Safety Month in 2021. Joe Disciascio, Inspections Supervisor, met with students from the PCC building inspection technology program to talk about what it's like to be an inspector and work for the City.

Planning to Build? Do This Step First: Know Your Zoning

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Thinking about building an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)? Got an exterior project in mind? It’s important to find out what zoning rules apply to your property. Even if your project does not require a building permit, you will still need to follow zoning requirements.
Zoning information line: 503-823-7526. A women is on the phone.

Disaster Preparedness

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For week three of Building Safety Month, we'll learn about preparing our communities and homes in the event of a disaster.

Water Safety in Buildings

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Week two of Building Safety Month 2020 is Water Safety. We've teamed up with the Portland Water Bureau to learn about bacteria growth in still waters. We'll also share some plumbing and water heater maintenance tips.

Introduction to Building Codes and Building Permits

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During the first week of Building Safety Month 2020 we'll learn about how building codes and permits benefit you.

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