Appeal 34853
Appeal Summary
Status: DECISION RENDERED
Appeal ID: 34853
Submission Date: 6/20/25 10:29 AM
Hearing Date: 7/2/25
Case #: P-1
Appeal Type: Plumbing
Project Type: residential
Building/Business Name:
Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure
Proposed use: Replacement of main sewer line under porch via burst. No reinstatements necessary.
Project Address: 3117 NE Irving street
Appellant Name: Jeffrey Morris
LUR or Permit Application #: Preliminary
Stories: 2 Occupancy: Residential Construction Type: Wood framed
Fire Sprinklers: No
Plans Examiner/Inspector: na
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1]
Payment Option: mail
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | OPSC 701.0, 01.1 |
|---|---|
| Requires | Materials for drainage piping shall be in accordance with one of the referenced standards in table 7-1. CIPP resin and HDPE is not currently listed on the table. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | Replace interior 10’ of 4”. cast iron with 4” HDPE via burst. |
| Proposed Design | We will use 4” HDPE for an exterior into interior burst. The interior portion will only be under the front porch and is 10’ long. The exterior terracotta is failing due to breaks and root intrusions. The interior cast iron is failing due to severe degradation/oxidation. |
| Reason for alternative | The portion under the deck is just 10’ long and under a built up crawlspace/porch where digging is not feasible. Excavation not recommended due to limited access to small space under porch. |
Appeal Decision
Use of 10 feet of HDPE sewer pipe under porch: Granted provided the line is video inspected post installation.
"The Administrative Appeal Board finds with the conditions noted, 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 the 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.
Under City Code Chapter 24.10, you may appeal this decision to the Building Code Board of Appeal within 90 calendar days of the date this decision is published. For information on the appeals process, how to file a reconsideration, and how to appeal to the Building Code Board of Appeal, go to https://www.portland.gov/ppd/file-appeal/appeal-process or email PPDAppeals@portlandoregon.gov."