Form B70-1038 Page 1 of 4 REV 2/14
To:
From:
Board of Construction Appeal Applicants
Brad Roast, Building Official
Date:
February 15, 2010
Subject:
Board Of Construction Appeals, Application, Hearing Dates, Filing
Deadline, Filing Fee, Alternate Method for Appeals
Appeals cannot be made to request a waiver of any portion of the State Building Code (Code).
Appeals can be made on the interpretation and intent of the Code. Appeals can also be made
on the denial of the use of an alternate method or material of construction. Alternate methods
or materials of construction cannot reduce or lessen the structural or fire and life safety of the
Code. Appeals may also be made from a notice and order from any official action taken by the
Building Official as to designating a building to be dangerous under the Dangerous Buildings
Code (only appeal method 3 below applies).
Appeals Process
Any person who is disagrees with the decision of a building division plans examiner or inspector
staff member with respect to the application or interpretation of a code or denial of an alternate
material or method of construction, may file an appeal. The appellant must first submit an
appeal in writing to the Building Official, who will, after consulting with the applicable Lead
Inspector respond in writing with a decision within a two-week (maximum) time period. Any
person who disagrees with the decision of the Building Official may appeal to the local
Beaverton Board of Construction Appeals in accordance with BC 8.02.030 or to the applicable
State Building Codes Division Chief Inspector in accordance with ORS 455.475.
Appeals shall be submitted to:
Brad Roast, Building Official
City of Beaverton
Building Division
PO Box 4755
Beaverton, OR 97076-4755
Phone: (503) 526-2524
Fax: (503) 526-2550
Exception: Pursuant to ORS 479.853, appeals to the application, interpretation or approval of
an alternate material or method of construction regulated by the Electrical Specialty
Code must be made in writing to the Lead Electrical Inspector of the City.
CITY OF BEAVERTON
Community Development Department
Building Division
12725 SW Millikan Way / PO Box 4755
Beaverton, OR 97076
Phone: (503) 526-2493 Fax: (503) 526-2550
General Information (503) 526-2222 V/TDD
BeavertonOregon.gov
BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS FORM
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If the appellant is aggrieved with the Building Officials or Lead Inspector’s final decision, an
appeal may be filed in one of two methods:
1. An appeal to the local City of Beaverton Board of Construction Appeals (on a
form provided below) may be submitted, along with the required fee of
$20.00. The City of Beaverton Board of Construction Appeals (as
established by BC 2.03.030) will hear such appeal and render a decision.
The Board of Construction Appeals meets on the first Tuesday of each
month. All appeals must be filed a minimum of 15 days prior to the hearing
date. Pursuant to ORS 455.690. Appeals of decisions by the Lead Electrical
Inspector shall go to the State Electrical Board.
Or
2. An appeal to the applicable State Code “Chief” Inspector (on a form provided
by the State of Oregon Building Codes Division) may be submitted, along
with the required fee of $50.00 pursuant to ORS 455.475
3. An appeal of a notice and order from any official action taken by the Building
Official as to designating a building to be dangerous under the Dangerous
Buildings Code requires payment of a $250.00 appeal fee.
The Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month. All appeals must be filed a minimum of
15 days prior to the hearing date.
An appellant aggrieved with the decisions of the Beaverton Board of Construction Appeals or
Chief Inspector may appeal to the appropriate State Board:
Structural, Mechanical and Dwelling Codes: Building Code Structures Board.
Plumbing Code: Plumbing Board.
Electrical Code: Electrical Board.
Manufactured Home Installation Standards and Park and Camp Rules: Manufactured
Structures and Parks Board.
For information regarding filing an appeal to the above State Boards, contact:
The State of Oregon Building Codes Division
1535 Edgewater NW
PO Box 14470
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 378-4133
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS
Appeal of ___________________________________ Date Submitted ___________________________
(Name of project or development)
Permit No. ________________________________ Received by______________________________
Job Address ________________________________ Fee Paid ______________________________
Please type or print all information below
Applicant (if different than owner) All Property Owners
(Person to be notified of hearing) (If more than 1 owner attach separate sheet)
Name ________________________________ Name_______________________________________
(please print) (please print)
Company Name _______________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________ Address _________________________________
City_________________ State _____________ City_________________ State _______________
Zip Code ________ Phone ( )______________ Zip Code _________ Phone ( ) _____________
Legal or property interest (Lessee, Legal or property interest (Lessee,
Contract purchaser, builder, mortgager) contract purchaser, builder, mortgager)
Appellant requests that the Board consider (check one) :
____ Approval of an alternate material/method ____ Appeal of a code interpretation of construction
CITY OF BEAVERTON
Community Development Department
Building Division
12725 SW Millikan Way / PO Box 4755
Beaverton, OR 97076
Phone: (503) 526-2493 Fax: (503) 526-2550
General Information (503) 526-2222 V/TDD
BeavertonOregon.gov
BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS FORM
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Applicable code reference(s): ___________________________________________________________________________
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Give specific reasons for the request:____________________________________________________________________
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements contained in this application are true. I understand that if this application contains
a false statement, I can be prosecuted under BC 5.08.600 and, if convicted, I could be subject to a fine of up
to $1,000.00 or imprisonment of up to six months, or both. Note: All parties who are named as appellants
must sign this notice of appeal.
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Signature Date
The Construction Board of Appeals meets the first Tuesday of each month. All appeals must be filed a
minimum of 15 days prior to the meeting date. Appellant has the right to be notified by mail at least ten days
before the hearing, of the date, time and place for the hearing, unless the right to the notice is waived.
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Appellant may waive the ten-day written notice by signing the following waiver.
I understand that I have the right to ten days written notice of the date, time and place for the hearing. I
choose to waive the ten-day-written notice of Construction Appeals hearing date, time and place.
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Signature Date