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The Building Codes Division provides information to local jurisdictions that administer a building inspection program.

 
Local Building Department Directory (LBDD)
Local Building Department Resources
Third Party Providers of Plan Review and Inspections
Helpful Links
 
Program News & Updates
4/1/13
 Comment Period - Simple Plan Review
10/15/12 Notice of Proposed Program Assumption - Ontario
   
Newly Adopted Rules (within the last 90 days)
2/2/13
 Temp Rule - Simple Plan Review
 
Local Building Department Directory (LBDD)
LBDD Account - Update your jurisdiction's information, manage your account, and more
LBDD Lookup - Search for a local building department address, phone number, inspections, and more
 
Local Building Department Resources

A poster has been designed by BCD to help publicize the prohibition on barrier-type exterior insulation and finish system (EFIS) in Oregon. This prohibition affects both commercial and residential construction. Please use the poster to alert the public of this prohibition.

Alternate method ruling process
Authorized Local Amendments - ORS 455-040
Check Program Administration renewal dates
Code appeals
Code interpretation process
Consistent fee and form rules
Fee appeals
Fee changes or increases
Forms for Local Jurisdictions
Local jurisdiction fee increase notices
Permit surcharge information
Plumbing Plan Review Backgrounder - February 2007
 Program Administration Request form
Site-specific code interpretation process
State Building Codes Applicability - State, Federal, or Other Property
Third-party plan review
Questions regarding the authority of local building and fire officials to enforce the State building and fire codes
When is the State Surcharge fee added to a permit?
"Write-it, Cite-it" requirements and checklist

Local Building Department Newsletter
 
Third Party Providers of Plan Reviews and Inspections
These businesses are certified to provide third party services. This list is not an endorsement. Individuals employed by these businesses must also hold appropriate individual certification for the scope of work performed. Jurisdictions using third party providers should verify they are properly insured.
 
Helpful Links
Association of Oregon Counties
League of Oregon Cities
Oregon Blue Book
 
Jurisdictional contact:
Brett Salmon, 503-373-7613, or localjurisdictioncontact.bcd@state.or.us.