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Electrical Code Board of Appeal

Advisory group

Community and Economic Development

The Electrical Code Board of Appeal considers requests of permit applicants who challenge decisions of the Administrative Board of Appeals relating to the application of electrical codes.

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Electrical Code Board of Appeal Members

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Contact

Tawnya Harris

Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Code Appeals

PPDAppeals@portlandoregon.gov

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Natalie Didion

Building Official

Natalie.Didion@portlandoregon.gov

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This photo is of a smiling Black man who just completed an inspection on a house under construction.

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Commercial Permits and Inspections

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Residential Permits and Inspections

News

Natalie Didion named new City of Portland Building Official

She replaces Matt Rozzell, who is leaving on Friday, Feb. 7, to become the building codes administrator for Clackamas County.

February 6, 2025 8:45 am News article

This is a photo of Natalie Didion, the City of Portland's Building Official as of February 2025.

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