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What are building codes?
Building codes exist to protect our homes from natural disasters, electrical fires, and health and safety risks. Building codes are a set of rules for how buildings are built and maintained. There are rules for everything like what kind of materials you can build with and what the building is used for.
The core family of building codes includes the building code, this group of codes covers all things structural like the weight-bearing frame of a building. Then there's the plumbing code, the electrical code, and the mechanical code, like for heating and cooling systems.
What are building permits?
At the City of Portland's Bureau of Development Services, we make sure that buildings are planned and built according to the building codes. We do this by giving people legal permission to do the work they want to do. This legal permission to build is called a building permit.
How do permits work?
A permit is a two-phase process. The first phase is Plan Review and the second phase is Inspections.
When applying for a building permit you'll need to show the City what you want to build on paper in a design plan. We'll look at your building plans and make sure they follow the building codes. You'll need to respond to any feedback we give you. Once your plans are City-approved, you get your permit; permission to start building!
During the second phase of the permit process, you'll be required to schedule inspections at certain points during your construction like after the framing is up. Our City inspectors will visit to make sure what you've built matches your City-approved plans. When you're done with your project the City inspector will come by for a final inspection to make sure your finished construction matches your City-approved plans. And if it does your permit is complete.
Resources for your specific project:
Do I Need a Permit for my Project (PDF): https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/92685
Find your home construction project type: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/187308
Find your plumbing, electrical and mechanical project type: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/187312
Guide to Residential Permits and Inspections (PDF): https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/93126
What Plans Do I Need for a Permit with Sample Site Plan! (PDF): https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/93021
Check out more resources here as we celebrate Building Safety Month 2020
https://beta.portland.gov/bds/events/2020/5/1/building-safety-month-2020
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Connect with us on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdsportland
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/portland-development-services/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/user/BDSOutreach
What are building codes?
Building codes exist to protect our homes from natural disasters, electrical fires, and health and safety risks. Building codes are a set of rules for how buildings are built and maintained. There are rules for everything like what kind of materials you can build with and what the building is used for.
The core family of building codes includes the building code, this group of codes covers all things structural like the weight-bearing frame of a building. Then there's the plumbing code, the electrical code, and the mechanical code, like for heating and cooling systems.
What are building permits?
At the City of Portland's Bureau of Development Services, we make sure that buildings are planned and built according to the building codes. We do this by giving people legal permission to do the work they want to do. This legal permission to build is called a building permit.
How do permits work?
A permit is a two-phase process. The first phase is Plan Review and the second phase is Inspections.
When applying for a building permit you'll need to show the City what you want to build on paper in a design plan. We'll look at your building plans and make sure they follow the building codes. You'll need to respond to any feedback we give you. Once your plans are City-approved, you get your permit; permission to start building!
During the second phase of the permit process, you'll be required to schedule inspections at certain points during your construction like after the framing is up. Our City inspectors will visit to make sure what you've built matches your City-approved plans. When you're done with your project the City inspector will come by for a final inspection to make sure your finished construction matches your City-approved plans. And if it does your permit is complete.
Resources for your specific project:
Do I Need a Permit for my Project (PDF): https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/92685
Find your home construction project type: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/187308
Find your plumbing, electrical and mechanical project type: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/187312
Guide to Residential Permits and Inspections (PDF): https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/93126
What Plans Do I Need for a Permit with Sample Site Plan! (PDF): https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/93021
Check out more resources here as we celebrate Building Safety Month 2020
https://beta.portland.gov/bds/events/2020/5/1/building-safety-month-2020
#BuildingSafetyPDX
Connect with us on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdsportland
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDSPortland
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdsportland/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/portland-development-services/
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/user/BDSOutreach
