Code Compliance
PROCESS FOR RESPONSE TO REPORTED CODE VIOLATIONS
Reports of work being performed without permit,
in violation of the City of Albany Building Code, and/or in violation
of ORS 479.550, 479.620, 447.030, 447.040, 693.030, and 693.040 are
accepted in person or via mail, telephone or fax.
INVESTIGATION OF REPORTED VIOLATIONS
Reports as described above are investigated
to determine whether or not a violation exists.
If no violation exists, the case is closed.
If a violation exists, there are several
possible actions that may be taken by the
Division, including, but not limited to,
stop work orders, assessment of investigation
fees, citation into (Municipal or District)
Court, and referral to the Building Codes
Division Compliance Section through the process
identified in ORS and OAR.
NOTICES OF PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTIES
As per ORS 455.156, the Division acts as an
agent of the respective state boards in the
issuance of proposed assessments of civil
penalties.







