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ORS Volume 11, Chapters 431 - 470
ORS Chapter 455
- 455.010 Definitions for ORS chapter 455.
- 455.020 Purpose; scope of application; exceptions; scope of rules; fees by rule.
- 455.022 Appropriation of program fees established by department rule.
- Note: 455.022 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.030 Rulemaking; notice; content; code distribution; amendment process.
- 455.035 Effective date of rules.
- Note: 455.035 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.040 State building code preempts local ordinances and rules; exemptions; criteria.
- 455.042 State building code administrative regions.
- Note: 455.042 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.044 Tri-County Building Industry Service Center; fees.
- Note: 455.044 to 455.048 were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.046 Installation labels; standardized forms and procedures; use of Tri-County Building Industry Service Center resources.
- Note: See note under 455.044.
- 455.048 Rules.
- Note: See note under 455.044.
- 455.050 Building permits; content.
- Note: 455.050 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.055 Uniform permit, inspection and certificate of occupancy requirements; rules.
- Note: 455.055 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.060 Rulings on acceptability of material, design or method of construction; effect of approval; fees.
- 455.065 Alternative regulatory options for emerging technologies; rules.
- 455.068 Applicability of construction standards to winery.
- Note: 455.068 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.070 Report of suspected code violation; rules; form; appeal.
- 455.080 Inspector may require proof of compliance.
- Note: 455.080 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.085 Publication; readability; funding.
- 455.090 Building codes information and services system or network.
- Note: 455.090 and 455.095 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.095 Electronic access to building codes information and services.
- Note: See note under 455.090.
- 455.097 Electronic access system development and implementation; uniform form and format for electronic exchange of building program information; waiver of contrary form and format requirements; rules.
- Note: 455.097 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. (Director)
- 455.100 Duties of director.
- 455.110 Other duties of director; rules.
- 455.112 Elimination of unclear, duplicative, conflicting or inadequate provisions; rules.
- Note: 455.112 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. (Licenses and Other Authorizations)
- 455.117 Adoption of rules governing licensing, certification or registration.
- Note: 455.117 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.122 Combinations of licenses; rules.
- Note: 455.122 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.125 Denial, suspension, conditioning or revocation of license, certificate, registration or other authorization.
- Note: 455.125 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- Note: 701.100 was repealed by section 16, chapter 114, Oregon Laws 2007. The text of 455.125 was not amended by enactment of the Legislative Assembly to reflect the repeal. Editorial adjustment of 455.125 for the repeal of 701.100 has not been made.
- 455.127 Disqualification from obtaining license, registration, certificate or certification.
- Note: 455.127 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.129 Additional grounds for denial, suspension, conditioning or revocation of license, certificate, registration or application.
- Note: 455.129 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.130 [Formerly 456.780; 1989 c.224 118; repealed by 1993 c.744 41] (Particular Boards)
- 455.132 Building Codes Structures Board; duties; membership.
- Note: 455.132, 455.138 and 455.144 were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but were not added to any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.135 Residential and Manufactured Structures Board; duties; membership.
- Note: 455.135 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.138 Electrical and Elevator Board; duties; membership.
- Note: See note under 455.132.
- 455.140 Mechanical Board; duties; membership.
- Note: 455.140 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.144 Terms; compensation; positions; quorum; rules; removal of members; confirmation.
- Note: See note under 455.132. (Municipal Regulation)
- 455.148 Comprehensive municipal building inspection programs; building officials; rules; program duration, plan, failure, abandonment and resumption.
- Note: 455.148 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.150 Selective municipal building inspection programs; building officials; rules; program duration, plan, failure and abandonment; limitation on program resumption.
- 455.152 Objections to municipal assumption of building inspection program.
- Note: 455.152 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.153 Municipal authority to administer specialty code or building requirements; effect on jurisdiction of agencies.
- Note: 455.153 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.154 Alternative permit and inspection program.
- Note: 455.154 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.155 Statewide permit and inspection system for minor construction work.
- Note: 455.155 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.156 Municipal investigation and enforcement of certain violations; notice of civil penalty; department to develop programs; defense for violation of building inspection program.
- Note: 455.156 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.157 Process for municipal imposition of monetary penalties.
- Note: 455.157 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.158 Verification of required license prior to issuance of permit.
- Note: 455.158 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.160 Failure to provide timely inspections or plan reviews prohibited; demand; mandamus.
- 455.165 Standards for building codes information collected and maintained by municipalities; rules.
- Note: 455.165 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.170 Director may delegate certain duties; fees.
- Note: 455.170 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.180 Duty of city, county to issue building permit; restriction.
- 455.190 [1993 c.429 2; 1995 c.553 2a; 1995 c.714 1; 1999 c.59 127; 1999 c.508 1; 2001 c.573 8; repealed by 2003 c.368 4] (Financial Administration)
- 455.210 Fees; appeal of fees; surcharge; reduced fees; rules.
- Note: The amendments to 455.210 by section 6, chapter 69, Oregon Laws 2007, become operative January 2, 2018. See section 8, chapter 69, Oregon Laws 2007. The text that is operative on and after January 2, 2018, including amendments by section 30, chapter 473, Oregon Laws 2011, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 455.210. (1) Fees shall be prescribed as required by ORS 455.020 for plan review and permits issued by the Department of Consumer and Business Services for the construction, reconstruction, alteration and repair of prefabricated structures and of buildings and other structures and the installation of mechanical heating and ventilating devices and equipment. The fees may not exceed 130 percent of the fee schedule printed in the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition, and in the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1979 Edition, both published by the International Conference of Building Officials. Fees are not effective until approved by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the maximum fee the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may prescribe for a limited plan review for fire and life safety as required under ORS 479.155 shall be 40 percent of the prescribed permit fee. (3)(a) A municipality may adopt by ordinance or regulation such fees as may be necessary and reasonable to provide for the administration and enforcement of any specialty code or codes for which the municipality has assumed responsibility under ORS 455.148 or 455.150. A municipality shall give the director notice of the proposed adoption of a new or increased fee under this subsection. The municipality shall give the notice to the director at the time the municipality provides the opportunity for public comment under ORS 294.160 regarding the fee or, if the proposed fee is contained in an estimate of municipal budget resources, at the time notice of the last budget meeting is published under ORS 294.426. (b) Ten or more persons or an association with 10 or more members may appeal the adoption of a fee described in this subsection to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The persons or association must file the appeal no later than 60 days after the director receives notice of the proposed adoption of the fee from the municipality under paragraph (a) of this subsection. However, if the municipality failed to give notice to the director, an appeal may be filed with the director within one year after adoption of the new or increased fee. Upon receiving a timely appeal, the director shall, after notice to affected parties and hearing, review the municipality s fee adoption process and the costs of administering and enforcing the specialty code or codes referred to in paragraph (a) of this subsection. The director shall approve the fee if the director feels the fee is necessary and reasonable. If the director does not approve the fee upon appeal, the fee is not effective. The appeal process provided in this paragraph does not apply to fees that have been submitted for a vote and approved by a majority of the electors voting on the question. (c) Fees collected by a municipality under this subsection shall be used for the administration and enforcement of a building inspection program for which the municipality has assumed responsibility under ORS 455.148 or 455.150. (d) For purposes of paragraph (b) of this subsection, in determining whether a fee is reasonable the director shall consider whether: (A) The fee is the same amount as or closely approximates the amount of the fee charged by other municipalities of a similar size and geographic location for the same level of service; (B) The fee is calculated with the same or a similar calculation method as the fee charged by other municipalities for the same service; (C) The fee is the same type as the fee charged by other municipalities for the same level of service; and (D) The municipality, in adopting the fee, complied with ORS 294.160, 294.361 and 294.426 and this section and standards adopted by the director under ORS 455.148 (11) or 455.150 (11). (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter: (a) For the purpose of partially defraying state administrative costs, there is imposed a surcharge in the amount of four percent of the total permit fees or, if the applicant chooses to pay an hourly rate instead of purchasing a permit, four percent of the total hourly charges collected. (b) For the purpose of partially defraying state inspection costs, there is imposed a surcharge in the amount of two percent of the total permit fees or, if the applicant chooses to pay an hourly rate instead of purchasing a permit, two percent of the total hourly charges collected. (c) For the purpose of defraying the cost of administering and enforcing the state building code, there is imposed a surcharge on permit fees and on hourly charges collected instead of permit fees. The surcharge may not exceed one percent of the total permit fees or, if the applicant chooses to pay an hourly rate instead of purchasing a permit, one percent of the total hourly charges collected. (5) Municipalities shall collect and remit surcharges imposed under subsection (4) of this section to the director as provided in ORS 455.220. (6) The director shall adopt administrative rules to allow reduced fees for review of plans that have been previously reviewed.
- 455.220 Surcharge on building permit fees; collection; deposit; use.
- 455.230 Use of Consumer and Business Services Fund moneys.
- Note: 455.230 and 455.240 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.240 Revenues from sales of building codes publications; use.
- Note: See note under 455.230. (Exemptions Generally)
- 455.310 Single-family residence repair and maintenance exempt from codes; exemption itemized.
- 455.312 Exemption from code of residential prefabricated structures for out-of-state delivery.
- Note: 455.312 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.315 Exemption of agricultural buildings, agricultural grading and equine facilities.
- 455.320 Owner-built dwellings exempt from certain structural code provisions; recording of exemption.
- 455.325 Definitions for ORS 455.325 to 455.350.
- 455.330 Counties authorized to exempt owner-built dwellings in rural areas from structural code.
- 455.335 Rural areas to be mapped; building permit issuance for exempt dwellings limited.
- 455.340 Code requirements to which exemption may not apply.
- 455.345 Permit, fee, plan check and inspection provisions apply; notice of noncompliance to owner-builder; recording of notice; notice to purchasers.
- 455.350 Purchaser s remedies.
- 455.355 Rules governing mercury thermostats.
- Note: 455.355 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. (Carbon Monoxide)
- 455.360 Carbon monoxide alarms.
- Note: 455.360 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. (Radon)
- 455.365 Radon mitigation standards.
- Note: Section 4 (2), chapter 83, Oregon Laws 2010, provides:
- Sec. 4.
- Note: 455.365 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. (Farmworker Housing)
- 455.380 Department as final authority on farmworker housing; rules; fees.
- 455.390 Definitions for ORS 455.020, 455.390, 455.395 and 455.400.
- Note: 455.390 to 455.400 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.395 Admissibility of data or agreements as evidence; immunity from certain causes of action.
- Note: See note under 455.390.
- 455.400 Effect of seismic rehabilitation provisions on exclusive remedy.
- Note: See note under 455.390. (Educational Building Seismic Rehabilitation)
- Note: Section 3, chapter 797, Oregon Laws 2001, provides:
- Sec. 3.
- Note: Section 3, chapter 798, Oregon Laws 2001, provides:
- Sec. 3.
- 455.410 Relocated buildings; substantial compliance required; permits.
- 455.412 Review of state building code provisions regarding certain smoke alarms and smoke detectors; rules.
- 455.415 Identification badges.
- Note: 455.415 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.420 Individual electric meters required in multifamily residential buildings; exceptions; standards.
- 455.422 New construction; recycling containers.
- Note: 455.422 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.425 Low-income elderly housing multiservice rooms required; standards; exceptions.
- 455.430 Reciprocity for prefabricated structures.
- 455.440 When site soil analysis required; filing of report and notice; duty of transferor of property; effect of failure to comply.
- Note: 455.440 and 455.445 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.445 Indoor air quality standards for public areas and office workplaces.
- Note: See note under 455.440.
- 455.446 Construction of certain facilities and structures in tsunami inundation zone prohibited; establishment of zone; rules; exceptions.
- Note: 455.446 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.447 Regulation of certain structures vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis; rules.
- Note: 455.447 was added to and made a part of 455.010 to 455.740 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.448 Entry and inspection of earthquake-damaged structures; warrant enforcement.
- Note: 455.448 and 455.449 were added to and made a part of 455.010 to 455.740 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.449 Unsafe condition resulting from earthquake damage; abatement of nuisance; rules.
- Note: See note under 455.448. (Prohibited Acts)
- 455.450 Prohibited acts.
- 455.455 Building inspection and plan review; license required; exception.
- Note: 455.455 to 455.465, 455.467 and 455.469 to 455.477 were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.457 Licensing specialty code inspectors and plan reviewers; rules; contents.
- Note: See note under 455.455.
- 455.459 Specialty code inspection and plan review; conflict of interest.
- Note: See note under 455.455.
- 455.461 Specialty code inspectors and plan reviewers; quality control; rules.
- Note: See note under 455.455.
- 455.463 Specialty code inspection and plan review; department enforcement authority; investigation.
- Note: See note under 455.455.
- 455.465 Department and municipalities to designate persons licensed to conduct specialty code inspection and plan review; fees; exception.
- Note: See note under 455.455.
- 455.466 Rapid approval assessment for essential projects.
- Note: 455.466 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.467 Timelines for approval or disapproval of certain specialty code building plans; exceptions; phased permit systems; failure to adhere to timelines.
- Note: See note under 455.455.
- 455.468 Electronic submission of application materials.
- Note: 455.468 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.469 Municipal building inspection program to include certain policies and ordinances.
- Note: See note under 455.455.
- 455.471 Specialty code inspection and plan review fee authority; disposition of certain fee amounts.
- Note: See note under 455.455.
- 455.473 Disposition of certain fees received by department.
- Note: See note under 455.455.
- 455.475 Appeal of decision of building official.
- Note: See note under 455.455.
- 455.477 Requirement for suit filed by licensed specialty code inspector or plan reviewer.
- Note: See note under 455.455.
- 455.479 Application to specialty inspections identified by department.
- Note: 455.479 and 455.481 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.481 Application to inspection and plan review for prefabricated structures.
- Note: See note under 455.479.
- 455.483 Electrical and plumbing code plan review; rules.
- Note: 455.483 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. ENERGY CONSERVATION (Generally)
- 455.490 Legislative findings.
- Note: 455.490 to 455.496 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.492 Construction Industry Energy Board.
- Note: See note under 455.490.
- 455.496 Standards relating to energy use and energy efficiency aspects of specialty codes; rules; enforceability.
- Note: See note under 455.490.
- 455.500 Reach Code; applicability; amendment.
- Note: 455.500 to 455.511 were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.505 Uniform energy conservation standards; rules.
- Note: See note under 455.500.
- 455.510 [Formerly 456.730; repealed by 1993 c.744 41]
- 455.511 State Building Code energy efficiency goals and standards.
- Note: See note under 455.500.
- 455.520 [Formerly 456.735; repealed by 1993 c.744 41]
- 455.525 Rules for energy conservation and passive solar energy in structures; inclusion in building code; application of testing requirements to fenestration products; review of regulations.
- 455.530 Authority to receive money and to contract.
- 455.560 Definitions for ORS 455.560 to 455.580.
- 455.565 Purpose of ORS 455.560 to 455.580.
- 455.570 Maximum lighting standards for new public buildings; exemptions.
- 455.573 Outdoor shielded lighting fixtures; waiver by municipality.
- 455.575 Advisory lighting standards for public buildings constructed before July 1, 1978.
- 455.580 Status of powers of director.
- 455.595 Energy Efficient Construction Account.
- Note: 455.595 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL DWELLING CODE
- 455.610 Low-Rise Residential Dwelling Code; adoption; changes; compatibility of other codes; alternative methods of construction; rules.
- 455.620 [1987 c.604 3; repealed by 1991 c.366 2]
- 455.622 Certification of inspectors; rules.
- Note: 455.622 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.625 Rules for permits; schedule of inspections.
- 455.626 Rules for accommodating technology.
- Note: 455.626 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.627 Minor electrical installation inspection program; rules.
- Note: 455.627 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.628 Plan review exemption.
- Note: 455.628 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.630 Enforcement.
- 455.635 [Formerly 456.787; renumbered 455.085 in 1991] PUBLIC ASSEMBLY STRUCTURES
- 455.640 Definitions for ORS 455.640 to 455.645.
- Note: 455.640, 455.642 and 455.645 were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.642 Application.
- Note: See note under 455.640.
- 455.645 Certain plans for structures of public assembly to be certified.
- Note: See note under 455.640. MUNICIPAL REVIEW AND INSPECTION (Generally)
- 455.675 Authorized substitutions in codes adopted by reference.
- 455.680 Plan approval and permits for recreation or picnic park or camp; license; rules.
- 455.685 Review of plans and specifications to determine compliance; effect of approval; fees.
- 455.690 Appeal to advisory boards.
- 455.700 Validity of certain building permits.
- 455.705 Prefabricated structures plan approval and inspections; approval of business or persons performing inspections; rules; fees; manufacturer compliance program; insignia of compliance or certification stamp required for certain transactions.
- Note: 455.705 was added to and made a part of 455.010 to 455.740 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. (Inspectors)
- 455.715 Definitions for ORS 455.715 to 455.740.
- Note: The amendments to 455.715 by section 6, chapter 593, Oregon Laws 2009, become operative January 2, 2018. See section 10, chapter 593, Oregon Laws 2009. The text that is operative on and after January 2, 2018, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 455.715. As used in ORS 455.715 to 455.740, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Building official means a person charged by a municipality with responsibility for administration and enforcement of the state building code in the municipality. (2) Business of providing prefabricated structure plan approvals and inspections means an independent contractor providing prefabricated structure plan approval or inspection services, or both, under the following specialty codes, as provided in ORS 455.020, 455.705 and 455.715: (a) Structural; (b) Mechanical; (c) Plumbing; (d) Electrical; and (e) Low-rise residential dwelling. (3) Inspector means: (a) A person, including a plans examiner, acting under the authority and direction of a building official and charged with the responsibility of routine enforcement of any specialty code; or (b) A person, including a plans examiner, who provides enforcement of any specialty code, who is personally in the business of providing prefabricated structure plan approvals or inspections or is employed by such a business.
- 455.720 Standards and qualifications for personnel; rules.
- Note: Sections 1 to 3, chapter 593, Oregon Laws 2009, provide:
- Sec. 1.
- Sec. 2. Specialized building inspectors.
- Sec. 3.
- 455.725 Certification of personnel training programs.
- 455.730 Certification of personnel required.
- 455.735 Issuance and renewal of certificates; fees; rules.
- Note: The amendments to 455.735 by section 8, chapter 593, Oregon Laws 2009, become operative January 2, 2018. See section 10, chapter 593, Oregon Laws 2009. The text that is operative on and after January 2, 2018, is set forth for the user s convenience.
- 455.735. (1) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may issue certificates for building officials and building inspectors under ORS 455.715 to 455.740. (2) Any person desiring issuance of an initial certificate as a building official or inspector shall make application to the director upon such forms as the director may prescribe for such purpose and pay an application fee. (3) If the director requires, by rule, an applicant for a particular certification to pass an examination prepared by a national organization, the applicant shall pay in addition to the fee required in subsection (2) of this section, the cost of the examination. If the director requires an applicant for certification to pass an examination administered by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, the department may charge the applicant an examination administration fee. (4) Upon determining that the applicant is qualified under ORS 455.715 to 455.740, the director shall issue a certificate or cause a certificate to be issued to the applicant. (5) A certificate issued under this section shall be valid for a term established by the department by rule. An applicant for renewal of a certificate shall submit an application on a form approved by the director and pay a renewal application fee. (6) The department may adopt rules establishing certificate renewal requirements and establishing reasonable fees under this section.
- 455.737 Experience and training outside Oregon; examination; rulemaking.
- Note: Section 4, chapter 677, Oregon Laws 1997, provides:
- Sec. 4.
- 455.740 Denial of certificate; disciplinary action against certificate holder; rules.
- 455.770 Investigative authority of director over municipalities; corrective action; limitation.
- 455.775 Investigative authority of director; corrective action.
- 455.800 Definitions for ORS 455.800 to 455.820.
- Note: 455.800 to 455.820 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 455 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
- 455.805 Criteria for granting of master builder status.
- Note: See note under 455.800.
- 455.810 Certificates; fees; discipline; rules.
- Note: See note under 455.800.
- 455.815 Establishment of master builder programs; waiver of inspections; builder verification of performance.
- Note: See note under 455.800.
- 455.820 Plan review and verification; documentation; duties of building official; effect of waiver revocation.
- Note: See note under 455.800.
- 455.840 [Formerly 705.700; repealed by 2003 c.675 49]
- 455.842 [Formerly 705.705; 2003 c.675 41; 2005 c.833 5; renumbered 455.044 in 2005]
- 455.844 [Formerly 705.710; 2003 c.675 42; 2005 c.833 6,10; renumbered 455.046 in 2005]
- 455.846 [Formerly 705.715; 2003 c.675 43; renumbered 455.048 in 2005]
- 455.848 [Formerly 705.720; repealed by 2003 c.675 49] PENALTIES
- 455.895 Civil penalties.
- 455.897 Criminal penalties.
- 455.990 [Formerly 456.885 (2); repealed by 1995 c.553 16; 1995 c.675 6] _______________
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