Appeal 20376
Appeal Summary
Status: Decision Rendered
Appeal ID: 20376
Submission Date: 5/6/19 7:46 AM
Hearing Date: 5/8/19
Case #: P-002
Appeal Type: Plumbing
Project Type: residential
Building/Business Name:
Appeal Involves: Addition to an existing structure
Proposed use: Single family
Project Address: 2636 SE 50th Ave
Appellant Name: Andrew Start
LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 19-116481-RS
Stories: 2 Occupancy: R Construction Type: Not given
Fire Sprinklers: No
Plans Examiner/Inspector: McKenzie James, Jim Bechtel, Joe Blanco, Kris Gutierrez
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1]
Payment Option: mail
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | Not given |
|---|---|
| Requires | Install one main backwater valve to legalize basement bathroom. Code requires valve to be placed independent of main line. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | |
| Proposed Design | Place backwater valve on main cleanout line in existing crawl space--create accessible panel in well--involves digging reinforcing well and installing valve. |
| Reason for alternative | Space in bathroom is so tight to get fixtures to meet and connect to valve before meeting with main line. Sink outside of bathroom is closer to cleanout -- this solution would allow it to be on same valve. Only 1 bathroom above on main line. Code method would involve demo of plumbing that has been inspected and otherwise meets code. Would create a significant demo project of other items as well--fixtures, flooring, walls. Demo may not create possibility for beasment only valve. |
Appeal Decision
Placement of backwater valve on main cleanout line in existing crawlspace: Granted as proposed.
The Administrative Appeal Board finds that the information submitted by the appellant demonstrates that the approved modifications or alternate methods are consistent with the intent of the code; do not lessen health, safety, accessibility, life, fire safety or structural requirements; and that special conditions unique to this project make strict application of those code sections impractical.
Pursuant to City Code Chapter 25.07, you may appeal this decision to the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal within 180 calendar days of the date this decision is published. For information on the appeals process and costs, including forms, appeal fee, payment methods and fee waivers, go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/appealsinfo, call (503) 823-7300 or come in to the Development Services Center.