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Beaverton, OR Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing section
BC 8.02.080
Rule
Final inspection or CO before occupancy
Max civil penalty
$250 per violation
Enforced by
Beaverton building official

Summary

Beaverton bars occupying any building until a final inspection is completed and approved or a certificate of occupancy is issued, backed by civil penalties for skipping the step.

No person shall fail to obtain or request a final inspection or certificate of occupancy as required by this chapter nor shall a person occupy or allow occupancy of a building unless a final inspection has been completed and approved or a certificate of occupancy has been issued.

Full Breakdown

BC 8.02.080 makes it unlawful to fail to obtain or request a final inspection or certificate of occupancy, and bars occupying or allowing occupancy of a building without one. The building official administers inspections under the codes adopted at BC 8.02.015. A violation is processed under BC 8.02.120, which sets a civil penalty of up to $250 and treats each day of continued violation as a separate offense; the building official may also impose an administrative civil penalty under BC 8.02.125. This applies inside Beaverton city limits in Washington County, Oregon.

Violations & Fines

Civil penalty up to $250 per BC 8.02.120; each day of noncompliance is a separate violation; the building official may also impose an administrative civil penalty under BC 8.02.125 after notice and opportunity to correct.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I occupy a Beaverton home before final inspection?
No. BC 8.02.080 prohibits occupying or allowing occupancy of a building until a final inspection is completed and approved, or a certificate of occupancy is issued.
What happens if I skip the final inspection in Beaverton?
It's a code violation subject to a civil penalty up to $250 under BC 8.02.120, with each day of continued noncompliance counted as a separate violation.

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