The City Administrator administers and enforces all the provisions of this Title except to the extent the Building Code empowers and requires the Building Official, as that term is defined in Portland City Code Section 24.15.055, to act and except that the Harbor Master is responsible for the initial and periodic inspection of existing moorages as well as the permitting, testing and inspection of standpipes. If the Harbor Master determines a violation of this Title has occurred at a moorage within the jurisdiction of the Harbor Master, such violation will be reported to the City Administrator, who will then have enforcement authority over the violation. The City Administrator may authorize the Harbor Master to enforce the provisions of this Title on behalf of the City. The City Administrator may render interpretations of this Title and adopt policies and procedures in conformance with the intent and purpose of this Title. The City Administrator will seek the advice and opinions of members of the River Community as represented by the River Community Advisory Committee during this process, but the City Administrator has the final authority for rendering interpretations and adopting policies and procedures.

The State of Oregon Marine Board is responsible for issuance of a certificate of title and identifying number plate for floating homes, combo-structures and boathouses.  Issuance by the State of a title and identifying number plate does not certify that a floating home, combo-structure or boathouse is in compliance with the provisions of this Title or any other construction standard. Owners of floating structures are responsible for displaying the required identifying number plate on the floating structure, so that the plate is readily visible from the walkway providing access to the structure.

Nothing in this Title is intended to displace or conflict with any other applicable federal or state statute, rule or regulation nor grant any exemptions from such federal or state regulations.