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