POL Government Bureaus & Offices Development Services Applications/Handouts Permits & Inspections Appeals   Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Code Appeals
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  • Mail building plan to:
    Bureau of Development Services
    1900 SW 4th Ave.
    Suite 5000/Appeals
    Portland, OR 97201
    Mail fire plan to:
    Portland Fire & Rescue
    Attn: Luiz Vasquez
    1300 SE Gideon St.
    Portland, OR 97204
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    Note: All submitted .pdf plans will be printed in black and white on standard 8½×11″ format.

In accordance with the City Code, I hereby submit an appeal for an alternative method or modification of the requirements of the Building Codes of the City of Portland as outlined in the attached information.












Describe the alternate methods and/or materials of construction to be used or that exist. (Be as specific and detailed as possible)


Describe why the alternate is required and how it will provide equivalent health, accessibility, structural capacity, energy conservation, life safety or fire protection to what the code requires

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