24-Hour Inspection Request Line: (541) 917-7551
Permitting Standards
OFFICE LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION
The Division maintains office hours from 8:00
am to 5:00 pm. Telephones are answered by staff between 8:00 am and
5:00 pm. Permit applications are accepted and permits are issued
anytime between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications for permits are stored in the
computer at the Building Division. Permit
applications processed over-the-counter are
checked for completeness before the customer
leaves.
APPLICATION & PERMITTING
TIME FRAMES
One and Two Family Dwelling Code Permits:
Permit applications for work regulated by the
One and Two Family Dwelling Code are issued
over-the-counter when possible. If the permit
requires in-depth review and cannot be issued
over-the-counter, the Division will generally
notify the applicant by phone within two weeks
of any plan deficiencies. Staff generally issues
the permit within two weeks from the date that
complete application, plan information, and
approvals from other departments are received.
The applicant will be notified by phone when
the permit is ready to be issued.
Manufactured Dwelling Permits:
Permit applications for work regulated by the
Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Standards are
issued over-the-counter when possible. If
the permit requires in-depth review and cannot
be issued over-the-counter, staff generally
issues the permit within two weeks from the
date that complete application, plan information,
and approvals from other departments are
received. The applicant will be notified
by phone when the permit is ready to be issued.
Other Permits:
Permit applications for work regulated by the
Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical
Codes are issued over-the-counter when possible.
If the permit requires in-depth review and
cannot be issued over-the-counter, the Division
will notify the applicant by fax or phone
of any plan deficiencies within four to six
weeks. Staff generally issues the permit
within three weeks from the date that the
complete application, plan information, and
corrections are received. The applicant will
be notified by fax or
phone when the permit is ready to be issued.
"OVER THE COUNTER" PERMIT
PROCEDURES
Permits not involving a plan review and not
requiring approvals by other departments
are generally issued over-the-counter. Temporary
permits and minor labels are also issued
over-the-counter. Emergency permits can be
issued over-the-counter or, with the approval
of the Building Official, via any reasonable
means (i.e. via telephone). The Division
has a handout explaining the required information.
FAXED APPLICATIONS
The Division accepts faxed applications for
electrical permits. Faxed applications are
processed in the same manner as any other
application.
VERIFICATION OF LICENSES AND
REGISTRATIONS
Prior to the issuance of any permit, staff
verifies that the applicant meets the licensing
and registration requirements of ORS Chapters
446, 447, 455, 479, 693 and 701. Issues which
may arise from this verification process
are referred to the Building Official for
resolution.
