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COVID-19 Process Changes:
- The Building Department is now open for walk-ins. We strongly encourage you to apply online through the e-permitting system. Homeowners can now apply online as well. Click the following links for more information:
- We encourage you to submit plans electronically.
- Building inspections for new construction will continue to operate as usual.
- ePermitting Electronic Submittal Instructions
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Our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. During the week, Building staff are occasionally away from the office responding to inspections requests.
To talk to staff during business hours please call the Building Division at 503.831.3571.
If Building staff are unavailable, you may leave a detailed message and they will return your call as soon as possible.
Important Notice for ContractorsThe Building Division is now using the State of Oregon ePermitting system.
Email: Oregon.epermitting@state.or.us
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Design Standards
Current design standards are as follows:- Ultimate Design Wind Speed: 120 mph (Risk Category II), Exposure B
- Seismic Design Category: D1
- Snow Load: 25 psf
- Frost Depth 12 inches
- Soil Classification: Geotechnical Report is required to determine soil conditions
Adopted Codes
Current adopted codes are as follows: - Residential Code: 2017 Oregon Residential Specialty Code
- Building Code: 2019 Oregon Structural Specialty Code
- Mechanical Code: 2019 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code
- Plumbing Code: 2017 State of Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code
- Fire Code: 2019 Oregon Fire Code
- Electric Code: Provided by Polk County Building Department 503.623.9237
Contact Us
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Troy Skinner
Building Official
email
187 SE Court St
Dallas OR 97338
Ph: 503.831.3573
Fax: 503.623.2339
TDD: 503.623.7355
Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fridays
8:00 am - 12:00 pm