The Building Permit Process - Keys to Avoiding Setbacks

This course helps contractors navigate the building permit process and includes tips for a better experience with your local building department, as well as some pitfalls to avoid in the development process. Subject matters include:

• Overview of the Development Process
• Land Use Approval and Public Infrastructure Requirements
• Local Building Construction Permit Process
• History of the Statewide Building Code
• Authority and Responsibilities provided by State law
• Arrangement and use of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code - tips and tools for working with the code and associated laws
• The Local Building Department
• Navigation of the Local Building Department requirements for Construction Plan Review and Field Inspection
• Common reasons plans are rejected during the Plan Review Process
• Common Field Inspection corrective notices
• Avoiding setbacks in your Permit and Inspection Activities
• Tools for quality control of Construction Documents and Inspections
  
  

2 Credit Hours

$69 for non members
$39 for members