Building Division

The Building Department takes in applications online through the Oregon ePermitting system, as follows:  

  • Register for an account, apply for permits, upload documents, payment portal, email communication, schedule inspections, etc.
  • This site allows homeowners and licensed contractors to apply for building permits with a computer or mobile device.
  • Each participating city or county determines which permits are available for sale online.  
  • Homeowners can pull their own permits and will need to file a Homeowner Acknowledgement Form in the process.
  • A contractor's License Type determines what type of permit they are allowed to submit.  Verification of Contractor Licenses  from BCD is strongly encouraged.

Oregon ePermitting website provides detailed instructions and the staff offers excellent account assistance for customers.  

 

ePermitting

The City of Dallas strives to provide excellent customer service for permit holders and others in need of building division services.

Our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.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 inspection requests.  The Permit Technician is generally available during office hours and can make 15 minute appointments as requested.

To talk to staff during business hours please call the Building Division at 503.831.3574.
If Building staff are unavailable, you may leave a detailed message and they will return your call as soon as possible.

Design Standards

Current design standards are as follows:

  • Basic Design Wind Speed: 97 mph (Risk Category II), Exposure B
  • Seismic Design Category: D1
  • Snow Load: 25 psf roof, 36 psf ground
  • Frost Depth 12 inches
  • Soil Classification: Geotechnical Report is required to determine soil conditions

Click the link here for the Oregon Design Criteria Hub, an interactive mapping tool that provides site-specific climatic and geographic design criteria for construction projects governed by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC).    

Adopted Codes

Current adopted codes are as follows:

  • Residential Code: 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC)
  • Building Code: 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
  • Energy Code: 2025 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC)
  • Mechanical Code: 2025 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC)
  • Plumbing Code: 2023 State of Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC)
  • Man. Dwelling Code: 2010 Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code (OMDISC)
  • Electric Code: Provided by Polk County Building Department 503.623.9237

More helpful information is available through the "Using Oregon ePermitting" website. 
A list of Participating Jurisdictions using the ePermitting system is provided.
 

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