important alert
State closes I-5 southbound at Rose Quarter for 5 weeks starting Sept. 11

Plan for major delays. More at i5rosequarter.org. Visit Shift Your Trip to keep Portland moving.

informational alert
Portland is a Sanctuary City

17.38.043 Inspections.

Label: City code section
  1. A. Right of entry. To the extent permitted by law, BES may enter all private and public premises at any time for the purpose of inspecting for potential violations or connections or for any other lawful purpose required by or authorized under Portland City Code or ordinances of the City, the Charter, or state or federal law. This authorization includes but is not limited to inspection, sampling, testing, photographic documentation, record examination, copying, and installation of devices. Entry may not be conditioned upon BES representatives signing any type of confirmation, release, consent, acknowledgement, or other type of agreement.
  2. B. Entry protocols.
    1. 1. The BES representative will present a City photo identification card at the time of entry.
    2. 2. The BES representative will comply with reasonable, routine safety and sanitary requirements of the facility or site as provided by the facility operator at the time of entry. The facility operator must provide the BES representative with any facility-specific safety protective equipment necessary for entry.
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