Department of Consumer and Business Services
Building Codes Division - Chapter 918
Division 98
CERTIFICATION RULES
918-098-1010
Certification Exemptions
(1) Plan review certification is not required for individuals reviewing one- and two-family dwelling permit applications for the following:
(a) First floor decks attached to a dwelling that:
(A) Extend not more than 12 feet from the dwelling but not closer than three feet to a property line;
(B) Are not more than 8 feet above grade;
(C) Will not exceed a 70 PSF live load and not a combined live and dead load of 80 PSF; and
(D) Are not in excess of a 2 horizontal 1 vertical ground slope.
(b) Car ports with a single slope that:
(A) Have a rafter span extending not more than 12 feet from a dwelling;
(B) Are attached to the dwelling for the full length not to exceed 30 feet;
(C) Have a maximum overhang of two feet that is not closer than three feet to a property line; and
(D) Will not exceed a combined 80 PSF live and dead load.
(c) Patio covers that:
(A) Have a single slope roof;
(B) Have a rafter span extending not more than 12 feet from the dwelling;
(C) Are attached to the dwelling the full length not to exceed 30 feet;
(D) Have a maximum overhang of two feet that is not closer than three feet to a property line; and
(E) Will not exceed a combined 80 PSF live and dead load.
(d) Fences not greater than 8 feet in height.
(e) Garage conversions as an accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling with no new cut openings in the existing wall.
(f) Window, door, or bathroom remodels where there are no load-bearing or lateral-bracing wall penetrations.
(g) Pole or manufactured steel structures with a maximum of 3,000 square feet that:
(A) Have a maximum 14-foot eave height;
(B) Are not closer than three feet to the property line and at least 6 feet from all other buildings on the same lot; and
(C) Fully engineered, including foundation where applicable.
(h) Mechanical equipment for the purposes of determining setback requirements have been met.
(2) Plan review certification is not required for individuals reviewing permit applications for buildings or structures that have plans and specifications provided by the department or a municipality under ORS 455.062.
(3) The building official is responsible for ensuring that persons performing permit reviews under this section utilize a division-approved checklist to perform reviews.
(4) The building official may determine based on unusual features, characteristics or other complicating circumstances that a certified individual must review a permit application.
(5) Where a jurisdiction routinely performs permit reviews for a type of project determined by the building official to be similar in complexity to the types of projects listed in sections (1) and (2) of this rule, the building official may submit a checklist to the division for approval. If approved, the jurisdiction may utilize the checklist in the same manner as section (3).
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.030, 455.055, 455.062, 455.110, 455.720 & 455.730
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.030, 455.055, 455.062, 455.110, 455.720 & 455.730
History:
BCD 8-2016, f. 6-30-16, cert. ef. 7-1-16
BCD 6-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-16
BCD 1-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-26-16 thru 7-23-16
BCD 5-2014, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-14
BCD 9-2013, f. 12-16-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14
BCD 7-2013(Temp), f. 7-26-13, cert. ef. 8-1-13 thru 12-31-13
BCD 24-2011, f. 7-26-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11
BCD 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-11-11
BCD 6-2010, f. 5-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10
BCD 18-2006, f. 12-29-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
BCD 4-2006, f. 3-31-06, cert. ef. 4-1-06
BCD 24-2005, f. 9-30-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05
BCD 16-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-7-05 thru 12-31-05