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Code Enforcement FAQ
If you have a code enforcement question, please check first if the answer is here.

Code Enforcement Division
Keeping people and property safe . . .

Building Codes Division Permit Policies
E-permit payment, delivery and refund policies.

Building Codes Division
Information on Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Manufactured Home, Agricultural and Grading permits

Building Permit Responsibility by Jurisdiction
Building permit responsibilities may be different from one city to another in Clackamas County.

Transportation and Development
The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist citizens and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative, responsive public service.

Code Books/Codes In Effect
A list of buiding codes accepted by the State of Oregon Building Codes Division.

Building/Mechanical Information
Information for Residential, Multifamily, Commercial and Industrial Buildings

Electrical Permits
Electrical permits information and applications

Residential Inspections
A list of areas residential inspectors will be looking at during inspections.

Manufactured Dwellings
Information on permit fees and guidelines for manufactured homes.

Plumbing Permits
Know the law about plumbing installation and how to obtain a Plumbing Permit Application

Building Permit Process for Residential One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Accessory Structures
This guide will help make the building permit application process the best, quickest and most

School Excise Tax Information
The State of Oregon passed Senate Bill 1036 allowing school districts to impose a construction excise tax effective May 2007.

Procedures for Submittal of Applications for Prefabricated Structures
When a prefabricated structure or prefabricated component is placed on a site, it is subject to permits and inspection as provided in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) Section 1704.

Building Codes Division Forms
Various forms and applications to assist and ensure building code compliance.

Flood Insurance
If you own a home or business in unincorporated Clackamas County, you may need flood insurance.

Application for Agricultural Building / Equine Facility Exemption
What is needed to request an Equine Facility Exeption

Application for Approval of Alternative to or Modification of the 2007 Edition State of Oregon Struc
Alternative To or Modification of Oregon Structural Specialty Code

Building Permit Application Checklist
One- and Two-Family Dwelling Building Permit Application Checklist must be completed before plan review start date.

Building Permit Application
Application to build in Clackamas County.

Tri-County Commercial Application Checklist
Defines a complete submittal package for the scope of work. Plan review will not take place until a complete package is submitted.

Suppliment to the Tri-County Commercial Application Checklist
Requirements associated with the checklist items that constitute the Tri-County Commercial Checklist.

Tri-County Commercial Phased Project Matrix
Plan and prepare complete submittal packages for a phased project. A pre-submittal conference may be required by the jurisdiction or requested by the applicant to discuss the desired phasing. Plan review will not take place until a complete package is submitted for the requested phase.

Permit Application Credit Card Authorization Form
Permit Application Credit Card Authorization Form

Electric Permit Application
Required for electrical work in new construction or remodel.

Grading Permit Application
Must be submitted prior to any excavation or back fill of land.

Commercial Kitchen Hood Performance Verfication Test
Required for any commercial kitchen.

Mechanical Permit Application
Required for new or updated heating, cooling or fuel appliances.

Manufactured Dwelling Permit Application
Required for installing a manufactured dwelling.

Moisture Content Acknowledgement Form
Moisture Content Acknowledgement Form

Certificate of Occupancy Application
Required prior to occupancy of a structure.

Plumbing Permit Application
Required prior to occupancy of a structure.

Public Records Research Request
Streamline your records request and expedite the proper response from the County.

Renewable Electrical Energy Permit Application
Required for renewable energy installation.

Solar Installation Specialty Code
Check List for Prescriptive Installation of Roof-Mounted PhotoVoltaic Solar Panel System

Special Inspection and Testing Agreement
Agreement between owner, contractor and registered agency to perform special inspections.

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Application
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for use before final approval.