Scheduling

You can schedule final inspections for your construction project by calling 503-588-6256 during regular business hours. Other building inspections can be scheduled online or by calling 503-540-2451.

Inspections are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except on holidays.

Same Day Inspections: Call before 5 a.m. and leave a message.

Next Day or Later Inspections: Online requests and phone calls received after 5 a.m. will be scheduled the following day unless a later date is requested.

Final Inspections

Structural Final Inspections: Call 503-588-6256 during regular business hours and press 0 when you hear the recording. You will be connected to a permit specialist to coordinate the inspections for all City departments. Final inspections for commercial projects include landscape and zoning inspections.

Final Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Inspections: These final inspections can be scheduled online.

Certificates of Occupancy/Final Approval are available upon request after the Final Inspection is approved.

Online Requests

You can use the Permit Application Center website to schedule inspections that are not final inspections. As a registered user, you can login to:

• Request inspections on any of your permits
• Review inspection results
• Email your inspector

Deferrals and Revisions: If your project has a deferred item or a revised item being reviewed by a plans examiner, no inspections on the project can be scheduled online. You must call 503-588-6256 during regular business hours to get approval from the plans examiner.

AM/PM requests are not guaranteed. Inspector workload and routings determine the time of day when inspections are done.

Phone Requests

If you need an inspection that is a not a final inspection and all reviews for the project are complete, you can call one of the phone numbers below:

Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Sewer and Storm (Not in the Public-Right-of Way)
503-540-2451
Leave a message with your name, phone number, permit number, job site address and the inspection you want.

Sidewalks, Driveways, and Erosion Control
503-589-2021

Public Right-of-Way Building Sewer and Storm
503-588-6311

Water Taps
503-589-2193

Public Improvements Including New Streets and Sewer Lines
An inspector is assigned to your specific project. Contact your project manager directly.

Off-Hour Inspections

If your project requires inspections after normal business hours, you can submit an off-hours inspection application. A completed application must be submitted at least two business days before the required inspection. Approval of off-hours inspection services is subject to staff availability.

Inspection Checklists