Portland commercial property owners are solely responsible for maintaining their private sewer lateral from the building to the City's maintenance...
Restaurant Plumbing Compliance in Portland: Passing Health, FOG, and Plumbing Inspections
Portland restaurants must satisfy three separate plumbing-related compliance systems: Multnomah County Health Department licensing, the Bureau of...
Multnomah vs. Washington County Plumbing Permits: A Multi-Site Manager’s Comparison
Multnomah and Washington County handle commercial plumbing permits through different offices, fee structures, and inspection-scheduling...
Commercial Plumbing Permits in Portland: When You Need One, Costs, and Timelines
Portland requires a commercial plumbing permit for any plumbing work in a commercial structure, and only a licensed plumbing contractor holding an...
Failed Backflow Test in Portland: Repair, Retest, and Replacement Approval
A failed backflow test in Portland requires repair or replacement before your assembly can pass a retest. Repairs need no advance notice to the...
Backflow Prevention Devices for Portland Commercial Properties
Commercial properties in Portland must install a backflow prevention assembly whenever a cross-connection exists between the potable water system...
Grease Interceptor Cleaning Rules for Portland Restaurants
Portland restaurants must clean their grease interceptor once FOG and solids reach 25% of the unit's liquid depth. Restaurants must file a cleaning...
Grease Interceptor Requirements for Portland Restaurants
Portland restaurants must connect kitchen fixtures to an approved grease trap and interceptor system under City Code 17.34.050 and the Oregon...
Tankless Water Heater Installation in Portland: What Homeowners Should Know
Tankless water heater installation in Portland costs $2,500 to $4,500 and typically requires a plumbing permit, code-compliant venting, and a unit...
6 Signs Your Water Heater Needs Replacement: Portland Homeowner Guide
Six signs reliably indicate a water heater needs replacement rather than repair: age past 8–12 years, rust-colored water, persistent rumbling or...