Building permits and inspections are required for all pools and spas in Washington County. Oregon Residential Specialty Code (OAR 918-480) governs construction standards. Anti-entrapment drain covers required per federal VGB Act.
Washington County enforces pool safety per Oregon Residential Specialty Code and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Anti-entrapment drain covers required on all pools. Residential pools should have multiple safety features: barrier, safety cover, door alarms, or self-latching devices. CPR signage recommended. Depth markers required. Homeowner insurance implications for non-compliance. Real estate disclosure required at sale.
Non-compliant safety: correction order. Fines $250 to $1,000. Disclosure required at sale.
Washington County, OR
Washington County noise control is governed by Chapter 8.24 of the Code of Ordinances. Business noise violations are handled by the Solid Waste & Recycling P...
Washington County, OR
Washington County requires electrical permits for Level 2 EV chargers under OAR 918-311-0065. HOAs cannot prohibit EV charger installation on owner property ...
Washington County, OR
Washington County Sheriff enforces parking regulations in unincorporated areas. Parking against traffic, storing vehicles on streets, parking over 18 inches ...
Washington County, OR
Washington County Sheriff's Office tags and tows abandoned vehicles on public rights-of-way under ORS 819.110 and county Chapter 8.16. A vehicle on public st...
Washington County, OR
Washington County requires a building permit for retaining walls over 4 feet tall measured from the bottom of foundation to top of wall (CDC 419-4). Walls su...
Washington County, OR
Washington County Community Development Code §411 permits standard residential fencing materials — cedar, vinyl, composite, wrought iron — and prohibits barb...
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