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Building & Safety Division 
 
  The Building and Safety Division of the Community Development Department encompasses construction plans review, inspection services, and permitting; professional and police protective licensing; maintenance of multifamily-housing licensing; and other development information.

Our promise to our customers is ensure public safety while consistently honoring their need for professional service by offering predictable, friendly assistance and efficiency through streamlined processes  that promote positive community and business relationships.

Check out our Division Highlights while you're visiting and our Hours & Other Info for hours of operation and other important Division information.  Please stay tuned to our website and look for new information and services being posted all the time!

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Important Note:  Site Plan Review is REQUIRED for Commercial Building Project submittals - this requirement may affect timelines on the building process: 
 
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Adopted Building and Safety Fee Schedule - please call 503-588-6256, select option 3, then option 2, for fee estimates on your project.

Adopted Construction Valuation Table (ICC)

After review by the Building Codes Division, open public hearing, and approval through the City of Salem's public counsel meeting process, our fees and methodology are adopted each fiscal year.  As a result, all of our applications are also updated during that time.  For this reason, please avoid keeping hardcopies on file and print from the application forms listing below, available for immediate use!

Notable Information regarding FEES:

  • The DWELLING permit for a New Single Family Dwelling does NOT include the Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing portions of the work - separate permits must be purchased.
  • MECHANICAL Permit - Commercial and Multifamily Mechanical permit fees are calculated based on mechanical project valuation; others type of Mechanical permit fees are based on per appliance/equipment.
  • PLUMBING Permit - NEW 1 & 2 Family Dwelling permit fees are calculated based on number of bathrooms and kitchens; other types of Plumbing permit fees are based on per fixture/service.  Also Residential Fire Supression permits are calculated based on the square footage of area to be covered by the fire suppression system - Medical Gas Installation permits are calculated based on the valuation of the install.
  • ELECTRICAL Permit - For all types of Electrical permits, fees are calculated based on per equipment/service.
  • CUSTOMIZED PERMIT SERVICES includes Expedited Plan Review and/or Expedited Inspections for services performed outside of normal timeframes; Project Coordinator for all major projects valued at $10,000,000 or greater; Phased Permitting allows construction to begin on a portion or portions of an individual structure/building; and Deferred Plans Submittal where portions of a building design are allowed to be submitted separately at a later date.  All of these require an application to request them and fees are in addition to standard permit fees.

Building and Safety Application Forms:

Alarm Permit Application.pdf
Alarm Permit ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/7/2008 3:45 PM
Application for Tent or Canopy.pdf
Application for Tent or CanopyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/18/2011 11:53 AM
BAS Fee Schedule November 2009.pdf
BAS Fee Schedule November 2009Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
8/10/2011 1:49 PM
Building and Safety Pre-Submittal Meeting Application.pdf
Building and Safety Pre-Submittal Meeting ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/7/2008 3:45 PM
Chicken License Application.pdf
Chicken License ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/5/2011 10:22 AM
Commercial Building Structural Permit Application.pdf
Commercial Building Structural Permit ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/12/2008 10:58 AM
Commercial Reroof Permit Application.pdf
Commercial Reroof Permit ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6/8/2011 3:09 PM
Deferred Plans Submittal Application.pdf
Deferred Plans Submittal ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/7/2008 3:45 PM
Electrical Permit Application.pdf
Electrical Permit ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/7/2008 3:45 PM
Expedited Services Application.pdf
Expedited Services ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6/8/2011 3:16 PM
Fire System Permit Application.pdf
Fire System Permit ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6/8/2011 3:21 PM
ICC Building Valuation Data Table.pdf
ICC Building Valuation Data TableUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10/7/2011 9:14 AM
Manufactured Dwelling and Replacement Permit Application.pdf
Manufactured Dwelling and Replacement Permit ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/7/2008 3:45 PM
Mechanical Permit Application.pdf
Mechanical Permit ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6/9/2009 8:07 AM
One and Two Family Structural Building Permit Application.pdf
One and Two Family Structural Building Permit ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/7/2008 3:45 PM
Phased Permitting Application.pdf
Phased Permitting ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/7/2008 3:45 PM
Plumbing Permit Application - Revised April 2009.pdf
Plumbing Permit Application - Revised April 2009Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/17/2009 12:34 PM
Signage - Application - General.pdf
Signage - Application - GeneralUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7/29/2010 3:44 PM
Signage - Application and Information - Liberty Parkade Banner.pdf
Signage - Application and Information - Liberty Parkade BannerUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10/14/2009 4:07 PM
Signage - Application and Information - Liberty Poles Banner.pdf
Signage - Application and Information - Liberty Poles BannerUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10/14/2009 4:07 PM
Signage - Application and Information - Right of Way Sidewalk Sign.pdf
Signage - Application and Information - Right of Way Sidewalk SignUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
1/7/2010 12:10 PM
Signage - Application and Information - Sign Removal Agreement.pdf
Signage - Application and Information - Sign Removal AgreementUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/20/2009 1:36 PM
Signage - Application and Information - Temporary Signs.pdf
Signage - Application and Information - Temporary SignsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10/14/2009 4:08 PM
Site Plan Review Information Handout.pdf
Site Plan Review Information HandoutUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/14/2009 3:24 PM
Special Event Application.pdf
Special Event ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10/7/2009 11:31 AM
Special Inspection and Testing Agreement.pdf
Special Inspection and Testing AgreementUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/16/2011 12:37 PM
Structural Demolition Permit Application.pdf
Structural Demolition Permit ApplicationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/7/2008 3:45 PM
Trees Information Matrix.pdf
Trees Information MatrixUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/14/2009 3:25 PM

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