Mechanical permits are required for the installation, alteration, repair, or replacement of mechanical systems or devices, which may include heating, ventilating, cooling and refrigeration systems, incinerators, chimneys and vents, ductwork, gas piping, or other miscellaneous heat-producing and/or associated appliances.
The following are some examples of when mechanical permits are required. This information is not all-inclusive, so please check with Development Services staff to discuss the scope of your project.
A permit to move a structure is required when a structure regulated by the State of Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Code or the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code is proposed to be moved to or from a site within the Corvallis city limits.
Who May Purchase this Permit?
A permit to move a structure may be purchased by the property owner or his/her authorized agent.
A demolition permit is required to demolish a one- or two- family residential structure, including detached garages and accessory structures greater than 200 square feet.
Who May Purchase this Permit?
A demolition permit may be purchased by the property owner or his/her authorized agent. Demolition permit applications must include the name and signature of all property owners listed on the title, or include legal authorization for an agent to sign (i.e. power-of-attorney).
Plumbing permits are required for the construction, installation, alteration, or repair of any plumbing system or plumbing fixture associated with any building or structure. Sewer, storm drain, and medical gas systems are also defined as plumbing.
The following are some examples of when plumbing permits are required. This information is not all-inclusive, so please check with Development Services staff to discuss the scope of your project.
Electrical permits are required for any electrical work performed in conjunction with the construction, alteration, repair, or conversion of a building. Permits are also required for the installation, alteration or relocation of an electrical branch circuit, service or feeder.
The following are some examples of when electrical permits are required. This information is not all-inclusive, so please check with Development Services staff to discuss the scope of your project.
Permits are required for parking lots proposed to be constructed, expanded, or reconstructed. Parking lot reconstruction is work such as removing and replacing 50% or more of the existing paving but would not include adding a lift of asphalt, resealing the surface, or other standard maintenance activity.
In general, building permits are required to construct, enlarge, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure.
The following are some examples of when building permits are required. This information is not all-inclusive, so please check with Development Services staff to discuss the scope of your project.
Development Services (DS) processes construction permits and certain land use cases. We also issue permits for floodplain development, business signs, driveway approaches and sidewalks, mobile food units, and more. See the links at the bottom of this page for additional permits processed by DS.
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