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Beaverton, OR Building Safety: Door Locking Hardware (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Requirement
Exterior door lock, deters entry
Interior release
Opens from inside, no key
Hardware
Hinges, locks, strike plates sound
Penalty
Class 1 civil infraction
Max fine
$250 per day

Summary

Beaverton's property maintenance code requires every exterior door to have a lock that discourages entry yet opens from inside without a key, plus sound hinges and strike plates.

C. Every door to the exterior of a dwelling shall be equipped with a lock designed to discourage unwanted entry and to permit opening from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. D. Every exterior door of a dwelling shall comply with the following: 1. The door hinge, door lock, and strike plate shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair.

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Full Breakdown

BC 8.07.190, part of Beaverton's residential property maintenance code, requires every exterior door of a dwelling to carry a lock designed to discourage unwanted entry while still opening from inside without a key or special knowledge. Door hinges, locks, and strike plates must be maintained in sound condition and good repair, and each closed door must fit reasonably well within its frame and stay weathertight. This applies inside Beaverton city limits, Washington County, Oregon, not unincorporated county areas. Violation is a default Class 1 civil infraction under BC 8.07.500(A): up to $250, with each day of noncompliance a separate offense.

Violations & Fines

Violating BC 8.07.190 is a default Class 1 civil infraction under BC 8.07.500(A): up to $250, with each day of noncompliance counted as a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Beaverton require exterior doors to have locks?
Yes. BC 8.07.190(C) requires every exterior door to have a lock that deters unwanted entry but opens from inside without a key or special effort.
Who enforces broken locks or hinges on a Beaverton rental?
BC 8.07.190(D) requires hinges, locks and strike plates be kept in sound condition; violations are a Class 1 civil infraction under BC 8.07.500(A), fines up to $250/day.

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