Building
THE BUILDING DIVISION administers the State Structural Specialty Code, the Mechanical Specialty Code, the Electrical Specialty Code and the Plumbing Specialty Code. In addition, the Division administers the State of Oregon Provisions regulating the installation of mobile homes, including their connections to plumbing and electrical facilities. The mobile home codes apply both in and out of mobile home parks. Inspectors and plans examiners are usually available in our office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
SOME PRELIMINARY ADVICE
KNOW YOUR LAND. Make sure sewage disposal approval can be obtained for your property if you wish to a build home. Standard subsurface sewage disposal approval (septic tank and drainfield) is difficult to obtain for many areas of Jackson County due to poor soil conditions and high water tables. Approvable, alternative systems are more expensive and require higher levels of maintenance. Our office will advise you concerning the possibilities of sewage disposal approval. Remember that if much time has elapsed since the purchase of your land, new code amendments may affect your present plans.
Make sure zoning approval has been obtained for a house on your property, and that the approval is current. Many zoning approvals expire after two years, and cannot be renewed. Approval can then be obtained only through a new application under the regulations now in effect.
You will also want to know about public services such as sewer, water, street, schools, police and fire protection. This knowledge can usually best be gained from the agency supplying the service. Natural hazards related to flooding, high groundwater, erosion, wildfires, and expansive soils are other points to consider. Information regarding these conditions may be available at our office.
START EARLY
Begin the permit process well ahead of the date construction is to begin. Six months is not too far in advance if zoning or sewage disposal problems are likely to occur. To prevent any unexpected delays, you should always check with Zoning well in advance of any development project. A good rule of thumb is to always run your proposal through Zoning/Land-Use review first.
Building construction is seasonal, and site evaluations for sewage disposal systems take time. The Sanitation Division's workload is heaviest during the summer, so your evaluation request can be met more quickly in the winter months. Processing time for site evaluation applications can range from two to three weeks during the winter and up to five weeks during the summer.
ASK QUESTIONS
Obviously this information cannot cover all the areas you will need to consider in your development plans. When questions arise, call or come to our office to discuss them. Qualified staff will usually be available; however, it is advisable to make an appointment with an individual who must frequently be out of the office to conduct inspections. Other agencies in the area will be able to provide useful information.
A WORD OF CAUTION
When it comes to property lines, be especially cautious if the federal government owns the land adjacent to yours. Many government tracts have never been accurately surveyed and property lines may be only approximate. If your plans include any development within 200 feet of federal lands, our office will consult with the appropriate government agency to prevent potential property line conflicts.
LINKS:
Protect your home. Protect you family. Think Permit
Building Code Division Plumbing/Electrical/Manuf. Structure/Boiler Contractor License Information
Landscaping Contractor Board
Construction Contractor Board
Ordering Code BooksBoard
State List Of Properties Found To Be Unfit For Use
Non-Residential Energy Code Compliance Manual OREGON CODES
2004 Oregon Structural Specialty Code
2005 Oregon Residential Specialty Code
2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code
2007 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code
2007 Oregon Fire Code
2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code
2008 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code
2008 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code
2002 Oregon Manufactured Dwelling and Park Specialty Code
2010 Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code (effective 4/01/2010)
2010 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (effective 7/01/2010)
2010 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (effective 7/01/2010)
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