Gresham, OR Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)
Key Facts
- Frequency
- Every calendar year
- Fee
- Set by council resolution
- Unresolved violation
- Public nuisance, fines
- Unpaid fee
- Becomes a property lien
Summary
Gresham inspects every business location for fire code compliance once each calendar year, charging an inspection fee set by council resolution.
Each business location of every business located within the City of Gresham is subject to a fire safety inspection by Gresham FES each calendar year. An inspection
fee will be assessed when the inspection is conducted. Inspection fees shall be established by council resolution and correspond to the hazard level designation for each business location as determined by the Fire Marshal.
(4) Fire Safety Re-inspections. When violations of the OFC are found in the course of an annual inspection, Gresham FES shall conduct a re-inspection, after allowing the appropriate time for voluntary abatement of the violation. Fees for reinspection shall be established by council resolution.
(5) Failure to Abate OFC Violations. Failure to abate OFC violations shall constitute a public nuisance, and subject the violator to fines, penalties, and nuisance abatement remedies established in GRC Article 7.50, or as otherwise authorized by law, including any enforcement remedies, orders, or powers under the OFC.
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Full Breakdown
Gresham Fire and Emergency Services conducts a fire safety inspection at every business location within the city each calendar year, with a fee tied to the business's hazard level as determined by the Fire Marshal. If violations turn up, FES performs a paid re-inspection after allowing time to fix them. Businesses applying for or renewing a business license must also pass a Business License Inspection. Unpaid inspection, re-inspection, or license-inspection fees become a lien against the property after 30 days, recorded in Multnomah County deed records until paid in full.
Violations & Fines
Failure to abate OFC violations is a public nuisance; unpaid inspection fees become a lien on the property after 30 days (GRC 10.25.090(5),(7)).
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