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918-100-0040 Issuance of Minor Labels The following persons are eligible to purchase minor labels: (1) Commercial and industrial structural and mechanical minor labels. Building owners, the owner's agent or the contractor doing the work, who holds a Construction Contractors Board license. (2) Residential mechanical minor labels. A contractor licensed by the Construction Contractors Board. (3) Plumbing minor labels. Plumbing contractors authorized by OAR 918-780-0130. (4) Electrical minor labels. Electrical contractors authorized by OAR 918-309-0210. (5) Elevator minor labels. Elevator contractors authorized by OAR 918-400-0333. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.072, 447.076, 455.154, 455.627, 460.085, 479.540 & 479.570 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.072, 447.076, 455.627, 460.085, 479.540 & 479.570 History: BCD 5-2024, minor correction filed 06/21/2024, effective 06/21/2024 BCD 19-2011, f. 6-30-11, cert. ef. 7-1-11 BCD 17-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 BCD 22-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04 BCD 4-2002, f. 3-8-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02 BCD 27-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-94
918-100-0050 Requirements for Persons Using Minor Labels (1) A person making a minor installation under either a statewide or optional minor label program shall: (a) Fill in the information required on a minor label and attach it to the electrical panel, or near the installation if no panel is present before work is started; or, for elevators, on or near the controller in the machine space in plain view; (b) Record the installation in the minor label log sheet or in a minor label online account; and (c) Return the minor label log sheet to the selling jurisdiction or division office after the ten minor labels are used, or every 12 months from date of sale, whichever occurs first; online account users do not need to return a minor label log sheet. (2) A plumbing contractor making a minor concealed installation shall notify the division that the work is ready for inspection within 48 hours of completion. Work may not be covered or concealed until an inspection is made or approval to cover is given by the jurisdiction or the division. (3) A minor label may be used on a job site with existing structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or elevator permits provided the work is of the type covered by the minor label rules, and the contractor does not have an existing permit for that job site. (4) Minor installation labels may not be exchanged or transferred. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.072, 447.076, 455.154, 455.627, 460.085(1), 479.540(15) & 479.570(2) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.072, 447.076, 455.627, 460.085(1) & 479.540(15) 479.570(2) History: BCD 17-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 BCD 22-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04 BCD 4-2002, f. 3-8-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02 BCD 27-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-94
918-100-0060 Minor Labels Requirements for Municipalities At least ten percent of each minor label lot shall be inspected. (1) For optional programs, the authority having jurisdiction shall inspect within 30 days of return of a minor label log sheet, or of lot completion in an online account. If the work inspected violates the code under which the installation is made, the inspecting jurisdiction may: (a) Inspect additional installations listed in the log sheet or the online account; and (b) Charge the person purchasing the minor labels for all new inspections and for all reinspections required at the jurisdiction's hourly inspection rate. (2) Under the statewide program, the authority having jurisdiction shall inspect the minor installation within 30 days of contacting the homeowner, but no more than 35 days from the date of receipt of the division's request to inspect. (a) The division shall compensate each inspecting jurisdiction $75 per inspection for the first minor label installation inspected in a lot. In the event that a jurisdiction is required to perform an inspection on a second or third label, the contractor shall compensate the jurisdiction directly at a uniform flat fee of $75. If the jurisdiction finds a code violation that requires a second inspection of minor label, the contractor shall compensate the jurisdiction directly at the jurisdiction's hourly rate. (b) The division shall, upon notice of three failed inspections in the same lot of labels, notify the contractor and the jurisdictions affected by the remaining labels in the same lot. Each jurisdiction shall then notify the contractor that a permit is necessary for each of the remaining installations within the jurisdiction in the same lot of labels, and work shall follow the normal permit and inspection procedures for that jurisdiction. (c) If, at any time during a three-year period, the division notifies jurisdictions of two or more lots of minor labels under subsection (b) of this section, the division shall no longer issue minor label sheets to the contractor for a period of one year, upon final determination. Normal permit and inspection procedures for the applicable jurisdiction shall be followed. The contractor shall return any unused minor labels to the division. (d) Any contractor wishing to appeal a denial of the use of minor labels is entitled to a contested case hearing under the Administrative Procedures Act, ORS Chapter 183. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.072, 447.076, 455.144(7), 455.627, 479.540(15) & 479.570(2) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.072, 447.076, 455.627, 479.540(15) & 479.570(2) History: BCD 17-2008, f. 9-26-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08 BCD 22-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04 BCD 4-2002, f. 3-8-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02 BCD 27-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-94
918-100-0065 Scope of Work for Master Permits For the purpose of this rule, “commercial and industrial installations” mean any structural, mechanical and plumbing work involving any occupancy in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, except one-and two-family dwellings and associated accessory buildings. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the division.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.040, 455.144(7), 455.154 & 455.560 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.154 History: BCD 22-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04
918-100-0070 Issuance of Master Permits Master permits shall be issued to the following persons electing to be inspected under the master permit program, if the jurisdiction offers this program: (1) Structural and mechanical master permit. Contractors having a verified Construction Contractors Board registration, owner or operator of the covered facility. (2) Plumbing: (a) Plumbing contractors having a certificate of registration under ORS 447.030 and a verified Construction Contractors Board registration; (b) Covered facilities having plumbing employees with a certificate of competency under ORS Chapter 693. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.040(1), 455.144(7) & 479.560, Ch. 368 & OL 2003 Statutes/Other Implemented: Ch. 368 & OL 2003 History: BCD 27-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-94
918-100-0080 Work Qualifying for the Master Permit Program (1) A master permit allows construction work in a covered facility if: (a) The work is not "new construction" as defined in these rules and ORS 455.190; (b) The occupancy classification of the building is not changed to a more hazardous occupancy as a result of the work; and (c) Work is governed by the state building codes and a permit is otherwise required. (2) The master permit program allows: (a) Structural, mechanical and plumbing construction or alterations that are not new construction except as permitted in this section and ORS 455.190; (b) Non-structural demolition carried out in conjunction with or necessary for construction allowed under this program; (c) Repair and maintenance; (d) Interior tenant remodeling; (e) Accessibility upgrades; or (f) Changes of occupancy as described in this section, provided the building official determines the proposed alterations may be satisfactorily reviewed and inspected under a master permit. (3) Exclusions. A master permit does not allow: (a) Work on one- and two-family dwellings, and associated accessory buildings, and an apartment building or apartment complex having six or less living units; (b) New construction; or (c) Major roof repairs and reroofing unless preapproved by the inspecting jurisdiction. (4)(a) Where state code requires plan review for any of the construction covered by section (2) of this rule, an expedited, within 24 hours, review can be requested as provided in subsection (b) of this section; (b) The request for expedited review shall be filed with the inspecting jurisdiction; and (A) Contain a statement of a state-licensed professional architect or engineer whose practice is in the program area covered certifying fire and life safety issues do not exist or are addressed, and the proposed construction meets code requirements; (B) Contain a copy of drawings signed by the licensed professional; and (C) Be requested at least ten working days prior to the work. (5) No work shall be covered or installation made operational until inspected, tested or approved by the inspecting jurisdiction. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.040, 455.144, 455.190 & 479.560 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.190 History: BCD 30-2000, f. 12-27-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 BCD 27-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-94
918-100-0090 Master Permit Fees (1) The master permit fee for inspection hours shall be the hourly charge of the inspecting jurisdiction. The hourly charge may include the direct costs of providing the service, such as salaries, materials and supplies, as well as indirect expenses, such as supervision, overhead and staff support. However, the fee level is subject to ORS 455.210. (2) Advance estimated payments may be required by the inspecting jurisdiction when the master permit is obtained, or during the term of the permit, provided an annual accounting and credit or refund is given based on actual time spent for inspections. All requirements must be in ordinance, rule or other binding regulations of the inspecting jurisdiction. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.040(1), 455.144(7) & 479.560, Ch. 368 & OL 2003 Statutes/Other Implemented: Ch. 368 & OL 2003 History: BCD 27-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-94
918-100-0100 Master Permit Requirements for Applicants An applicant electing to have a covered facility inspected under a master permit shall: (1) Take out an annual master permit with the inspecting jurisdiction, designate the covered facility involved, define whether the work will be done by exempt employees, licensed plumbing employees or registered contractors or any combination, and pay the required fees; (2) Create and keep records of all master permit installations showing what was done, the employee or contractor doing the work, when it was done and material used; (3) File reports covering work done every three months and make the original records available for the jurisdictional inspector; (4) Arrange an inspection schedule with the inspecting jurisdiction. Every covered facility shall be inspected at least once a year, or more frequently if deemed necessary by the inspecting jurisdiction based upon the size, use or occupancy of the building; (5) Not cover until inspected, tested and approved; (6) Make corrections required upon inspection regardless of who did the work; (7) Pay, upon request from the inspecting jurisdiction, the fee for the inspection hours used to service the facility or facilities; (8) Take out a timely separate permit, pay fees and have individual inspections for installations outside the scope of a master permit. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.040(1), 455.144(7) & 479.560, Ch. 368 & OL 2003 Statutes/Other Implemented: Ch. 368 & OL 2003 History: BCD 27-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-94
918-100-0120 Clarification of Jurisdiction (1) If an inspecting jurisdiction chooses not to offer the optional minor label program or master permit program, permits and individual inspections shall continue to be required in each program area involved; and (2) The delegation process shall not shift any inspection authority or boundary from one inspecting jurisdiction to another unless there is express agreement between the granting and receiving jurisdictions under OAR 918-100-0110. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.040(1), 455.144(7) & 479.560, Ch. 368 & OL 2003 Statutes/Other Implemented: Ch. 368 & OL 2003 History: BCD 4-2002, f. 3-8-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02 BCD 27-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-15-94
918-200-0000 General Title OAR 918, division 200 shall be known and may be cited as the “Amusement Ride and Device Specialty Code.” [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 460.355 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 460.355 History: DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82, Renumbered from 814-060-0000
918-200-0005 Definitions As used in this code, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Administrator” means the administrator of the Building Codes Division. (2) “Alterations/modifications of an amusement ride or device” means any physical change to the structure or mechanism that materially changes the manufacturer’s original design or affects the function, capacity or operation, in any manner. (3) “Amusement park” means a tract or area used principally as a permanent location for rides or devices or both. (4) “Carnival” means one or more amusement rides or devices operated in a temporary location for profit of the owner or operator. (5) “Division” means the Building Codes Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. (6) “Equipment” means and includes all types of amusement rides, machines, machinery, devices, safeguards and protective facilities used in connection with the operation and maintenance of amusement rides. (7) “Exit” means a doorway or other opening affording safe access from an amusement ride to an open area. (8) “Inspections” means: (a) “Annual Inspection” is the official inspection of a ride or device prior to issuance of an annual operating permit; (b) “Reinspection” is an inspection of a ride or device after a defect or deficiency is corrected; (c) “Unscheduled Inspection” is any inspection which is not an annual inspection or reinspection. (9) “Inspector” means a qualified person authorized by the Division to inspect amusement rides or employed, or otherwise authorized, by an insurance company to inspect rides insured by the company. (10) “Major Alteration” means a change in the type or capacity of an amusement ride or device or a change in the structure or mechanism that materially affects its function or operation. This includes, but is not limited to, changing its mode of transportation from non-wheeled to a truck or flat-bed mount, and changing its mode of assembly or other operational functions from manual to mechanical or hydraulic. (11) “Operator” means a person who owns or manages or has the duty of managing the operation of one or more amusement rides and devices. (12) “Permit (to Operate an Individual Ride or Device)” means a permit issued by the division confirming the annual inspection has been performed and the individual ride or device meets the rules established by the division for its operation in this state. (13) “Ride Operator” means a person controlling or causing the amusement ride or amusement device to go and stop and perform its function. A “ride operator” may be the operator’s employee. (14) “Stop Order” means a written order requiring the specified amusement ride not be operated until required repairs, changes, or alterations are completed to the satisfaction of the inspector. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 460.355 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 460.355 History: BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99 BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94 BCD 1-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 BCA 21-1992, f. 12-3-92, cert. ef. 12-4-92 BCA 9-1992(Temp), f. 5-28-92, cert. ef. 6-1-92 DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82, Renumbered from 814-060-0020
918-200-0015 Scope The provisions of this code shall apply to all amusement rides and devices defined in ORS 460.310 and to operators and inspectors of amusement rides. This code does not apply to games or concessions and their associated structures or to pony rides or similar animal rides or amusement devices designed to accommodate one to four children, such as coin operated machines which do not require an attendant on site and are not ordinarily found within an amusement park or carnival. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 460.355 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 460.355 History: BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99 BCD 1-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, cert. ef. 4-30-82, Renumbered from 814-060-0010
918-200-0020 Uniformity This code shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all municipalities. No municipality shall enact or enforce any ordinance, rule or regulation relating to the same matters encompassed by these rules unless authorized by the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 460.355 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 460.355 History: BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99 BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94 BCD 1-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, ef. 4-30-82, Renumbered from 814-060-0015
918-200-0027 Temporary Operation of an Amusement Ride or Device Pending Issuance of an Operating Permit (1) An amusement ride or device may be operated pending the issuance of an operating permit under the following conditions: (a) The ride operator provides, and the division has received, information about the ride or device to include its nomenclature and serial number and whether the ride or device has previously been issued an Oregon operating permit; (b) The ride operator provides, and the division has received, proof that the ride is insured in accordance with ORS 460.330 and OAR 918-200-0025(2); (c) The ride operator makes, and the division has received, payment of the operating permit fees; and (d) Once the ride is available for inspection, the ride is inspected and approved for operation by a ride inspector in accordance with OAR 918-200-0025(1) and a completed application for an operating permit and inspection report is transmitted to, and received by, the division. (2) A ride or device may be operated for a period of up to 14 days pending the issuance of an operating permit, unless the division notifies the ride operator that no operating permit will be issued based on the information provided. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 460.355 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 460.330 History: BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99
918-200-0030 Division Inspectors (1) The division administrator may appoint and employ qualified inspectors to inspect amusement rides for the division. (2) The division shall maintain a list of inspectors who have notified the division that they are qualified pursuant to OAR 918-200-0095. Inspectors must renew this notification annually. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 460.355 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 460.355 History: BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99 BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94 BCD 1-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, cert. ef. 4-30-82, Renumbered from 814-060-0110
918-200-0040 Authority of Inspector An inspector not employed by the Division may inspect only amusement rides and devices insured or to be insured by the inspector’s employer or principle. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 460.355 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 460.355 History: BCD 1-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, cert. ef. 4-30-82, Renumbered from 814-060-0120
918-200-0055 Permit Fee (1) The fee for an annual operating permit for rides and devices shall be $25. (2) The fee for reinspection by the Division shall be $60 per hour, including associated travel time. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 460.355 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 460.355 History: BCD 1-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 BCA 6-1993, f. 4-28-93, cert. ef. 5-1-93 BCA 20-1992(Temp), f. 11-24-92, cert. ef. 12-1-92 DC 17-1982, f. & ef. 8-3-82, Renumbered from 814-060-0135 DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, cert. ef. 4-30-82
918-200-0065 Ski Equipment, Federal Exemptions (1) Devices and equipment generally associated with winter sports activities, such as ski lifts, ski tows, J-bars, ski mobiles, chair lifts and aerial tramways, shall be installed and maintained in accordance with ANSI Standard B77.1-1992 published by the American National Standard Institute. (2) The Division finds that the devices associated with winter sports activities located in ski areas that are operated over or upon land under the jurisdiction of the United States Forest Service have been, and are being regulated and inspected by the U.S. Forest Service. The inspection standards are, and have been, not lower than the safety standards required by ORS 460.355(1). So long as the U.S. Forest Service continues to regulate and inspect those devices located on or across Federal Forest Service land, they are exempt from the requirements of ORS 460.310 to 460.410. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 460.355 & 460.360 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 460.355 History: BCD 15-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99 BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94 BCA 26-1991, f. 8-26-91, cert. ef. 8-27-91 BCA 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-25-91 DC 13-1982, f. 4-21-82, cert. ef. 4-30-82, Renumbered from 814-060-0150
918-200-0100 Bungee Jumping Except for jumps from towers or devices specifically engineered and designed for reverse jumping or catapulting, “bungee catapulting,” “negative jumping,” “reverse jumping,” “launching,” “tandem, double or multiple jumping,” or “sandbagging” shall not be permitted. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 460.355 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 460.355 History: BCD 15-2014, f. 12-31-14, cert. ef. 1-1-15 BCD 10-1994, f. 4-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94
918-225-0300 Exemptions for Fired Water Heaters Fired water heaters used exclusively for heating water for swimming pools or spas are considered pool boilers and are exempt from the requirements of ORS 480.510 to 480.665 if: (1) Units are equipped with a flow switch or pressure switch set at a minimum of 1-1/2 psig; (2) No intervening stop valves are installed on the discharge side of the unit; (3) Discharge piping is not reduced from the engineered sizing of the fired heater; (4) All units are equipped with an ASME-approved pressure relieving device set at 50 psig or lower; (5) The unit has a maximum of ten gallons capacity contained within the unit; and (6) The burner is wired in series with the circulating pump. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.560 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.560 History: BCA 36-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94, Renumbered from 918-225-0065 DC 3-1987, f. & cert. ef. 2-18-87, Renumbered from 814-025-0038 DC 7-1986, f. & cert. ef. 5-5-86
918-225-0310 Exemptions for Refrigerant Piping Systems (1) The requirements of OAR 918-225-0430(2)(e) shall be enforced under this rule for all refrigerant piping systems consisting of welded, brazed or mechanically assembled piping and piping fittings exceeding 2 inches NPS, and containing any refrigerant chemical rated as other than A-1 or B-1 by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE 34) as adopted by the Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code. (2) One and two-family dwelling units and air conditioning refrigeration systems used solely for human comfort are exempt from this rule. (3) All refrigeration piping system requirements other than those regulated by this rule are subject to the Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 480.550 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 480.550 History: BCD 4-2020, minor correction filed 02/25/2020, effective 02/25/2020 BCD 35-2000, f. 12-29-00, cert. ef. 7-1-01