Northeast Portland Basement Egress Permit Set

Portland, OR

IN PROGRESS

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U.S. Geological Survey, Volcano Hazards Program (Ed Ruttledge), public domain

Basement permit set complete, structural design in coordination.

A basement permit set built around a new egress window cut into an existing concrete foundation wall.

Site & Location

A single-family home in northeast Portland improving its basement.

Challenge

The new egress window meant cutting an opening in the existing concrete foundation, which needs a stamped design. The project also raised questions the City would ask: heat source after the furnace comes out, stair headroom, and a window well inside the side setback.

Approach

Prepared four sheets: site plan, existing and proposed basement plans, and a section at the egress window and well Treated the foundation opening as delegated design, carried by the structural engineer's calculations and stamp Assembled the design criteria, photographs and existing conditions the engineer needed Tracked the open code items before submittal: heat source, chimney flue, headroom and setback

Result

In progress. The SASHKOV sheets are complete and the engineer's stamped opening design is being incorporated for submittal to the City.

Project facts

Jurisdiction

City of Portland, OR

County

Multnomah County

Permit type

Residential building permit, basement alteration

Scope

Permit set, consultant coordination

Coordinated with

Licensed structural engineer

SASHKOV status

In Progress

Project stage

In Review

Engaged

September 1, 2026

Submitted

September 30, 2026

Markets

Residential & Middle Housing

Services

Permit & Construction Documents

Frequently Asked Questions

I was told my farm building does not need a permit. Is that true?

It may be, and the exemption is narrower than most people are told. It generally covers storing farm equipment and produce or housing livestock, and it tends to end once there is human occupancy, retail sale, public access or employees working in the structure. An office or a restroom is usually enough to end it. We give you that answer in writing before the building goes up.

I was told my farm building does not need a permit. Is that true?

We have a prototype set from corporate. Can you adapt it per site?

That is a large part of what we do. The prototype stays intact and the adaptation handles the site, the jurisdiction and whatever local provisions apply.

We have a prototype set from corporate. Can you adapt it per site?

That is a large part of what we do. The prototype stays intact and the adaptation handles the site, the jurisdiction and whatever local provisions apply.

Do you produce the permit drawings yourselves?

SASHKOV produces permit and construction documents in-house, to the US National CAD Standard, and brings in licensed engineers and architects where the jurisdiction or the building requires a stamp.

Do you produce the permit drawings yourselves?

SASHKOV produces permit and construction documents in-house, to the US National CAD Standard, and brings in licensed engineers and architects where the jurisdiction or the building requires a stamp.