Purpose

Building permits are required whenever a building or structure regulated by the State Building Code is constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, or converted to another use. Mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits are required whenever these systems are installed, altered, or replaced.

Responsibility

The Project Manager (PM) should submit the building permit application to the City of Corvallis.

Timeline

See section 5.07.2.1 Commercial Plan Review Process for timeline.

Process
  1. ePlans is the preferred method of submitting Permit Applications to the City of Corvallis.  In ePlans is not being used, the PM should submit three (3) copies of plans and specifications to the city with a building permit application.
  2. City will complete a plan review letter.  See timeline in section 5.07.2 City Plan Review.
  3. Once complete, send a copy of the review letter to the engineer or architect to complete.  They will have to write a response letter addressing each item that they are responsible for.
  4. Revisions must be submitted to the city along with a revision form.
  5. If DEQ permit is required, turn into City Planning.  The Land Use Compatibility Statement has to be signed by the city before the application can be sent to DEQ.  Accounting issues a check for the application fee.  OSU can take up to a week to process the check, so make the request early.
  6. If PIPC is required, refer to section 5.07.4 Public Improvement by Private Contract (PIPC) for additional information.
Attachments

5.07.3.1 – ePlans User Registration Guide (City of Corvallis)