When there is an appeal of a staff interpretation of code during plan review or inspection, the following process is followed: 

Appeal of a plans examiner's or inspector's decision - The request for appeal and any related information forwarded to the building official who, in consultation with appropriate technical staff, reviews the request and makes a final determination in writing to the applicant. 

When there is an appeal of a field inspector's interpretation of a particular code, the following process is used: 

The field inspector refers the customer and related information to the building official, or in the case of electrical, to the chief electrical inspector. The building official, in consultation with appropriate technical staff, reviews the request and provides a final decision in writing to the customer. In the case of electrical, the chief electrical inspector provides the decision in writing. 

Formal appeals of the building official or chief electrical inspector's decisions are forwarded to the appropriate board for final action. The appeal must be accompanied by the required $20 fee, a completed appeal form and justification for the request along with any supporting information (ORS 455.690 & 479.853). Application forms are available at the Division. Policy 3-05 explaining code interpretation, alternate methods and materials and appeal processes is also available at the Division. 

Structural Code - Building Codes Structures Board (Final decision) 

Mechanical Code - Building Codes Structures Board (Final decision) 

Dwelling Code - Building Codes Structures Board (Final decision) 

Plumbing Code - Plumbing Board (Final decision) 

Electrical Code - (No plan review required. See electrical inspection process.) 

Manufactured Home Installation Standard - (No plan review required. See inspection process.) 

Park & Camp Rules - Manufactured Structures & Parks Board (Final decision) 

Appeals of Board Decisions:

Judicial review of decisions of advisory boards is available as provided in Oregon Revised Statute Chapter 183.