ORS Chapter 455

Chapter 455 — BuildingCode

2009 EDITION

BUILDINGCODE

PUBLICHEALTH AND SAFETY

ADMINISTRATION

(Generally)

455.010 Definitionsfor ORS chapter 455

455.020 Purpose;scope of application; exceptions; scope of rules; fees by rule

455.022 Appropriationof program fees established by department rule

455.030 Rulemaking;notice; content; code distribution; amendment process

455.035 Effectivedate of rules

455.040 Statebuilding code preempts local ordinances and rules; exemptions; criteria

455.042 Statebuilding code administrative regions

455.044 Tri-CountyBuilding Industry Service Center; fees

455.046 Installationlabels; standardized forms and procedures; use of Tri-County Building IndustryService Center resources

455.048 Rules

455.050 Buildingpermits; content

455.055 Uniformpermit, inspection and certificate of occupancy requirements; rules

455.060 Rulingson acceptability of material, design or method of construction; effect ofapproval; fees

455.065 Alternativeregulatory options for emerging technologies; rules

455.068 Applicabilityof construction standards to winery

455.070 Reportof suspected code violation; rules; form; appeal

455.080 Inspectormay require proof of compliance

455.085 Publication;readability; funding

455.090 Buildingcodes information and services system or network

455.095 Electronicaccess to building codes information and services

455.097 Electronicaccess system development and implementation; uniform form and format forelectronic exchange of building program information; waiver of contrary formand format requirements; rules

(Director)

455.100 Dutiesof director

455.110 Otherduties of director; rules

455.112 Eliminationof unclear, duplicative, conflicting or inadequate provisions; rules

(Licensesand Other Authorizations)

455.117 Adoptionof rules governing licensing, certification or registration

455.122 Combinationsof licenses; rules

455.125 Denial,suspension, conditioning or revocation of license, certificate, registration orother authorization

455.127 Disqualificationfrom obtaining license, registration, certificate or certification

455.129 Additionalgrounds for denial, suspension, conditioning or revocation of license,certificate, registration or application

(ParticularBoards)

455.132 BuildingCodes Structures Board; duties; membership

455.135 Residentialand Manufactured Structures Board; duties; membership

455.138 Electricaland Elevator Board; duties; membership

455.140 MechanicalBoard; duties; membership

455.144 Terms;compensation; positions; quorum; meetings; rules; removal of members;confirmation

(MunicipalRegulation)

455.148 Comprehensivemunicipal building inspection programs; building officials; rules; programduration, plan, failure, abandonment and resumption

455.150 Selectivemunicipal building inspection programs; building officials; rules; programduration, plan, failure and abandonment; limitation on program resumption

455.152 Objectionsto municipal assumption of building inspection program

455.153 Municipalauthority to administer specialty code or building requirements; effect onjurisdiction of agencies

455.154 Alternativepermit and inspection program

455.155 Statewidepermit and inspection system for minor construction work

455.156 Municipalinvestigation and enforcement of certain violations; notice of civil penalty;department to develop programs; defense for violation of building inspectionprogram

455.157 Processfor municipal imposition of monetary penalties

455.158 Verificationof required license prior to issuance of permit

455.160 Failureto provide timely inspections or plan reviews prohibited; demand; mandamus

455.165 Standardsfor building codes information collected and maintained by municipalities;rules

455.170 Directormay delegate certain duties; fees

455.180 Dutyof city, county to issue building permit; restriction

(FinancialAdministration)

455.210 Fees;appeal of fees; surcharge; reduced fees; rules

455.220 Surchargeon building permit fees; collection; deposit; use

455.230 Useof Consumer and Business Services Fund moneys

455.240 Revenuesfrom sales of building codes publications; use

(ExemptionsGenerally)

455.310 Single-familyresidence repair and maintenance exempt from codes; exemption itemized

455.312 Exemptionfrom code of residential prefabricated structures for out-of-state delivery

455.315 Exemptionof agricultural buildings, agricultural grading and equine facilities

455.320 Owner-builtdwellings exempt from certain structural code provisions; recording of exemption

(Exemptionsin Rural Areas)

455.325 Definitionsfor ORS 455.325 to 455.350

455.330 Countiesauthorized to exempt owner-built dwellings in rural areas from structural code

455.335 Ruralareas to be mapped; building permit issuance for exempt dwellings limited

455.340 Coderequirements to which exemption may not apply

455.345 Permit,fee, plan check and inspection provisions apply; notice of noncompliance toowner-builder; recording of notice; notice to purchasers

455.350 Purchaser’sremedies

(MercuryThermostats)

455.355 Rulesgoverning mercury thermostats

(CarbonMonoxide)

455.360 Carbonmonoxide alarms

(FarmworkerHousing)

455.380 Departmentas final authority on farmworker housing; rules; fees

(SeismicRehabilitation)

455.390 Definitionsfor ORS 455.020, 455.390, 455.395 and 455.400

455.395 Admissibilityof data or agreements as evidence; immunity from certain causes of action

455.400 Effectof seismic rehabilitation provisions on exclusive remedy

(Temporaryprovisions relating to seismic rehabilitation of educational buildings, acuteinpatient care facilities, fire stations and police stations are compiled asnotes following ORS 455.400)

(MiscellaneousProvisions)

455.410 Relocatedbuildings; substantial compliance required; permits

455.412 Reviewof state building code provisions regarding certain smoke alarms and smokedetectors; rules

455.415 Identificationbadges

455.420 Individualelectric meters required in multifamily residential buildings; exceptions;standards

455.422 Newconstruction; recycling containers

455.425 Low-incomeelderly housing multiservice rooms required; standards; exceptions

455.430 Reciprocityfor prefabricated structures

455.440 Whensite soil analysis required; filing of report and notice; duty of transferor ofproperty; effect of failure to comply

455.445 Indoorair quality standards for public areas and office workplaces

455.446 Constructionof certain facilities and structures in tsunami inundation zone prohibited;establishment of zone; rules; exceptions

455.447 Regulationof certain structures vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis; rules

455.448 Entryand inspection of earthquake-damaged structures; warrant enforcement

455.449 Unsafecondition resulting from earthquake damage; abatement of nuisance; rules

(ProhibitedActs)

455.450 Prohibitedacts