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Building Code Board of Appeal

Advisory group

The Building Code Board of Appeal hears appeals of building code issues which are appealed beyond the Administrative Appeals Board.

Contact

PP&D Appeals Program

Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Code Appeals

PPDAppeals@portlandoregon.gov

711Oregon Relay Service

Natalie Didion

Building Official

Natalie.Didion@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-8627

711Oregon Relay Service

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News

No administrative appeals to be considered during weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's

This affects building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals.

October 20, 2025 8:00 am News article

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New 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code editions took effect Oct. 1

Please take note that previous codes from 2022 will be phased out as of April 1, 2026.

Updated October 1, 2025 8:15 am News article

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