New Construction
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
Inspections and Fire Plans Review
Our Community Risk Reduction (CCR) Division performs plans reviews for businesses prior to construction to ensure compliance with the Oregon Fire Code (OFC), emergency vehicle access, and life and safety compliance. Canby Fire District currently uses Ordinance #21-001 for cost recovery for Inspections and Plan Review.
Commercial Construction Resources:
Apparatus Turning RadiusClackamas County Driveway Permit FormConditions of Construction 2024 (revised October 2024 v2)Construction Review Cost Authorization FormFire and Life Safety Protection SystemsFire Sprinkler Acceptance Testing ChecklistNFPA 24 Underground Form (fillable)
Mobile Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (MERRC) Resources:
MERRC Permit ApplicationMERRC Program Q and AResolution 2019-01
Address Signage
According to the 2022 Oregon Fire Code Section 505.1, "Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response."
Recommended address size may change, depending on commercial building size. Please contact Canby Fire with specific questions.
Hydrants and Fire Department Connection (FDC)
Contact Canby Fire regarding questions related to hydrants or FDCs at 503-266-5851.
Please refer to the below guide for proper maintenance of landscaping around your hydrant.
Canby Utility Board Hydrant SpecsLANDSCAPE-CARE-AROUND-FIRE-HYDRANTS.pdf
