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918-750-0110 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (1) The Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code is adopted pursuant to OAR chapter 918, division 8. (2) Effective October 1, 2023, the 2023 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code is based upon the following: (a) The 2021 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, First Printing; (b) Chapters 1–11 and 13–17; (c) Appendices A, B, C, D, E, K, and M; and (d) As further amended by the division. (3) Chapter 12, and Appendices F, G, H, I, J, L, and N of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code are not adopted as part of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code. (4) Appendices L and N are available to be adopted by local jurisdictions. [Publications: Publications are available for review at the division. See division website for information on where to purchase publications.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.020, ORS 455.020, ORS 455.030 & ORS 455.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.020, ORS 455.020, ORS 455.030, ORS 455.110 & ORS 455.610 History: BCD 6-2023, amend filed 09/21/2023, effective 10/01/2023 BCD 4-2021, amend filed 03/22/2021, effective 04/01/2021 BCD 10-2017, f. 9-14-17, cert. ef. 10-1-17 BCD 11-2014, f. 9-30-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14 BCD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-11 BCD 4-2008, f. 2-21-08, cert. ef. 4-1-08 BCD 24-2004, f. 12-15-04, cert. ef. 4-1-05 BCD 27-2000, f. 10-13-00 cert. ef. 10-01-01 BCD 6-2000, f. 3-15-00, cert. ef. 4-1-00 BCD 7-1999, f. 6-21-99, cert. ef. 4-1-2000 BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98, Renumbered from 918-750-0010 BCD 4-1996, f. 2-29-96, cert. ef. 4-1-96 BCA 26-1993, f. 10-22-93, cert. ef. 11-1-93 BCA 19-1993(Temp), f. 8-26-93, cert. ef. 9-1-93 BCA 42-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-91 BCA 14-1990, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-90 BCA 27-1989, f. 12-5-89, cert. ef. 1-1-90 DC 11-1987, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-87, Renumbered from 814-021-0005 DC 4-1987, f. & cert. ef. 3-4-87 DC 10-1985, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-85 DC 28-1984, f. 9-5-84, cert. ef. 10-15-84 DC 1-1983, f. & cert. ef. 1-3-83 DC 15-1982(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-5-82 DC 14-1981(Temp), f. 10-30-81, cert. ef. 11-6-81 DC 9-1981, f. & cert. ef. 7-6-81 DC 4-1981, f. 5-15-81, cert. ef. 7-1-81 DC 3-1980, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-80 DC 2-1980, f. 2-14-80, cert. ef. 3-1-80 DC 15-1979(Temp), f. 12-21-79, cert. ef. 1-1-80 DC 99-1977, f. 9-2-77, cert. ef. 11-1-77 DC 40-1975, f. 1-6-75, cert. ef. 2-1-75
918-750-0115 Amendments to the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code The Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code is amended pursuant to OAR chapter 918, division 8. Amendments adopted during the code-cycle for inclusion into the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code are placed in this rule, showing the section reference, a descriptive caption, and a short description of the amendment. [Publications: Publications are available for review at the division.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.020, ORS 455.020, ORS 455.030 & ORS 455.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.020, ORS 455.020, ORS 455.030 & ORS 455.110 History: BCD 4-2021, amend filed 03/22/2021, effective 04/01/2021 BCD 17-2020, amend filed 09/29/2020, effective 10/01/2020 BCD 5-2018, amend filed 03/13/2018, effective 04/01/2018 BCD 10-2017, f. 9-14-17, cert. ef. 10-1-17 BCD 2-2015, f. 3-24-15, cert. ef. 4-1-15 BCD 11-2014, f. 9-30-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14 BCD 16-2012, f. 12-21-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13
918-770-0050 Purpose (1) This division of rules interprets and applies ORS 447.152 and 447.154. The rules: (a) Establish minimum health and safety standards for design and construction of plumbing products; and (b) Describe procedures for approval of plumbing product testing laboratories and bodies operating plumbing product certification systems. (2) No plumbing product may be sold or offered for sale in the state of Oregon unless it has been: (a) Found by a Board-approved testing laboratory to be in conformance with plumbing product standards approved by the Board; and (b) Listed by a body or organization approved by the Board to certify plumbing products for conformance with product standards approved by the Board. (3) This division of rules also establishes standards and procedures for approval of plumbing products by special deputies. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0060 Notice Notice required under these rules may be given by personal service or mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the person, organization or laboratory as it appears on the records of the Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0070 Definitions For the purposes of OAR 918, division 770, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Accreditation” means the procedure by which an authoritative body or organization gives formal recognition that a body or organization is competent to carry out specific tasks. (2) “Approved Product Certification System” means a product certification system approved by the Board to certify plumbing products for conformance with product standards approved by the Board. (3) “Approved Testing Laboratory” means a laboratory accredited by an approved accrediting organization recognized by the Board to test plumbing products for conformance with standards approved by the Board. (4) “Board” means the Oregon State Plumbing Board. (5) “Certificate of Accreditation” means a document issued to a testing laboratory or certification body or organization. (6) “Certification Mark” means the mark owned, controlled and registered by a body operating a product certification system and used to identify approval or listing of a product as meeting particular product standards. (7) “Certification Program” means a procedure by which a certification body or organization gives written assurance that plumbing products conform to specific product standards. (8) “Division” means the Building Codes Division of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. (9) “Plumbing Products” means all potable water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures and traps, drainage and vent pipes and building drains, including their respective joints and connections, supports, devices, receptacles, appurtenances, appliances and other related items. (10) “Plumbing Product Standards” means standards for composition and performance testing of plumbing products or systems. (11) “Recognized Standards” means plumbing product or system standards that have been approved by the Board as meeting the intent of the Oregon State Plumbing Specialty Code. (12) “Scope of Accreditation” means a document issued by an accrediting organization listing the test standards or calibration services for which the organization is accredited. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0100 Approval of Testing Laboratories Requirements for Approval of Testing Laboratories. (1) The Board shall only accept test data submitted for the purpose of demonstrating conformance with plumbing product standards approved by the Board from testing laboratories accredited as meeting the requirements contained in ISO/IEC Guide 25:1990, General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories, by an approved laboratory accreditation program. Testing laboratories shall only be recognized for those test procedures listed on a scope of accreditation issued by an approved laboratory accreditation program organization, or as may be specially conditioned by the Board. (2) Approval of testing laboratories shall be based on the issuance of a Certificate of Accreditation issued by an approved laboratory accreditation program organization. Only accrediting organizations that meet the requirements contained in ISO/IEC Guide 58:1993, Calibration and Testing Laboratory Accreditation Systems — General Requirements for Operation and Recognition, that provide and maintain active certifications for testing laboratories, for specific test methods in scopes of accreditation from referenced standards, may be approved pursuant to this rule. (3) The following testing laboratory accreditation organizations are approved as of the effective date of this rule: (a) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP); and (b) State of Oregon Electrical and Elevator Board. Other organizations may apply for recognition by submitting application to the Chief Plumbing Inspector. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0110 Standards of Approval for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems Bodies and organizations that desire to operate product certification systems for the purpose of providing written assurances that plumbing products conform to specific product standards approved by the Board shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the requirements contained in ISO/IEC Guide 65:1996, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems. Approved product certifiers shall be required to provide the Board at least one copy of a product directory or listing of plumbing products that the certifier has found to conform to product standards approved by the Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 20-2001, f. 12-21-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02 BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0120 Application Procedures (1) A testing laboratory that desires approval to test plumbing products for conformance with product standards approved by the Board shall submit an application to the Chief Plumbing Inspector. The application shall specify the product standards to which the laboratory seeks approval to test. The application shall also include a Certificate of Accreditation issued by an approved laboratory accreditation program organization. (2) Laboratory accrediting organizations that desire approval to issue Certificates of Accreditation shall submit an application to the Chief Plumbing Inspector. The application shall contain evidence of compliance with the requirements contained in ISO/IEC Guide 58:1993, Calibration and Testing Laboratory Accreditation Systems — General Requirements for Operation and Recognition. (3) Bodies and organizations seeking approval to certify plumbing products for conformance with product standards approved by the Board shall submit an application to the Chief Plumbing Inspector. The application shall contain documented evidence of compliance with the requirements contained in ISO/IEC Guide 65:1996, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems. (4) Approval of testing laboratories, laboratory accreditation organizations and product certification systems shall be for an indefinite period and contingent upon the laboratory, accreditation organization or product certification system maintaining compliance with the applicable approval requirements. (5) If an application is denied, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the reasons. The applicant may submit revisions which are needed to obtain approval without prejudice. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 20-2001, f. 12-21-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02 BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0130 Revocation of Approval (1) The Board may revoke the approval of a testing laboratory, laboratory accreditation organization or product certification system for failure to comply with any of the applicable approval requirements described in these rules. (2) The Board shall provide a testing laboratory, accrediting organization or certifier notice of intent to revoke approval. A testing laboratory, accrediting organization or certifier shall have 30 days from the date of receipt of a notice to respond to the proposal. Judicial review of the Board’s decision to revoke approval shall be available as provided for in ORS Chapter 183. Unless the Board determines that allowing a testing laboratory, accrediting organization or certifier to continue to accredit laboratories or to test or certify plumbing products would result in an immediate threat to public health and safety, the Board’s decision to revoke an approval of a testing laboratory, accrediting organization or certifier shall be stayed pending the outcome of any appeal. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0140 Change in Status Approved laboratories, accrediting organizations and certifiers shall inform the Board of any change in conditions or criteria of approval or accreditation that could affect the status of their approval, accreditation or conformance to these rules, including but not limited to ownership, location, staffing, facilities and configuration. The notice shall be provided to the Board within 30 days of any change which could affect any approval, accreditation or certification system status. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0200 Product Certification by Special Deputies (1) Plumbing products may be approved by a special deputy appointed by the Chief Plumbing Inspector if: (a) No more than three similar products exist or are intended to be produced; (b) There are no more than two manufacturers of the same or similar product, and the person requesting certification does not intend to seek further special deputy certification of the product for sale in Oregon; and (c) The product is not offered for sale in Oregon more than two times over any two-year period following an inspection by a special deputy. (2) For the purposes of this rule, “three similar products” includes custom-assembled products intended for the same general purpose. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0210 Submission of Plumbing Products for Approval by Special Deputy Persons seeking approval of plumbing products by a special deputy shall provide the special deputy with a sample of the product for which approval is sought or a site-specific location where the product may be reviewed. The applicant shall also provide the special deputy with design or shop drawings, engineering data and any other test data that the special deputy determines to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the plumbing product for which approval is sought. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0220 Fees and Procedures (1) Persons requesting product approval by special deputies shall pay hourly inspection fees at the rate of $40 per hour as a specially requested inspection. If the Board or special deputy determines that a product requires additional testing or evaluation through a laboratory or engineering firm, the person requesting special deputy certification shall pay the company doing the testing or evaluation directly. (2) Special deputy inspection fees shall be paid prior to inspection. If the exact amount cannot be determined in advance, the person requesting a special deputy inspection shall pay the division an amount sufficient to pay the estimated fee prior to inspection. Any portion of the deposit not required for the fee shall be refunded to the applicant upon written request. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0230 Special Deputy Certification Procedures (1) A special deputy inspector may determine if a plumbing product meets applicable minimum health and safety standards adopted by the Board by: (a) Examining the product and its components for compliance with applicable product standards approved by the Board; (b) Reviewing the assembly of labeled, listed, recognized or noncertified components for correct and applicable application and installation; (c) Reviewing code compliance; and (d) Requiring “production type” testing where required by the applicable product safety standard adopted by the Board. (2) A certification label is attached by the special deputy inspector on the product, or placement of a certification label is authorized. (3) Where production line products are accepted for special deputy certification, the special deputy may examine the product to approved standards, determine whether the product meets minimum health and safety standards and review production quality control processes. The special deputy may authorize attachment of labels to all future products manufactured in conformance with the manufacturer’s quality control plan approved by the special deputy. The special deputy may make periodic visits to any manufacturing facility to verify that the product continues to be manufactured in accordance with an approved quality control plan. Certifications of production line products approved by a special deputy shall be conditioned on the product continuing to be manufactured in conformance with the product specifications and manufacturing requirements as originally approved by the special deputy. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0300 Certification Marks and Product Standards Identification Plumbing products listed under the provisions of these rules must be identifiable. The certification mark of an approved certification body shall be marked upon the certified product or on a separate document enclosed in the product’s packaging. If the certification mark is enclosed on a separate document within the product packaging, it must also include the following: (1) A picture, image or line drawing clearly showing the product certified; (2) The registered marks in 15 USC 1051 et seq. of the product certifier; (3) The product specifications and standards which the product is certified as meeting, including the appropriate adoption dates of the listed standards; (4) The name or mark of the manufacturer and model number of the product certified; (5) The location of the manufacturing plant of origin for the product; and (6) Any labeling information required for the product listed in the product standards approved by the Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0320 Approved Plumbing Product Standards and Specifications The following standards and specifications for plumbing products are approved by the Board: (1) Composting Toilets, NSF Standard No. 41 — May 1983. (2) Recognized plumbing product standards listed in Chapter 14, Table 14-1 of the Oregon State Plumbing Specialty Code adopted in OAR 918-750-0110. (3) Testable backflow prevention assemblies approved by the Oregon Health Division Drinking Water Program and listed on the January 2000 "Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly List." [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.152 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.152 History: BCD 22-2000, f. 9-19-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 10-1997, f. 7-16-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97
918-770-0330 Exempt Plumbing Products The following plumbing products are exempt from product approval by the board: (1) Lead roof flashings; (2) Pipe hanger hooks; and (3) Nail plates. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.154 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.154 History: BCD 22-2000, f. 9-19-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00
918-780-0030 Plumbing License Fees (1) Licenses required by ORS Chapters 447 and 693 may be issued and renewed by the division to applicants who meet the requirements for the license and apply as established in OAR 918 division 30. The following license application and renewal fees are adopted: (2) Plumbing business: (a) Application fee — $150; (b) Renewal fee — $450. (3) Journeyman plumber: (a) Application fee — $100; (b) Renewal fee — $180, including $30 fee to track continuing education. (4) Limited Specialty Plumber as follows: (a) Limited specialty plumber water treatment installer license: (A) Application fee — $100; (B) Renewal fee — $150. (b) Limited specialty plumber residential water heater installer license: (A) Application fee — $100; (B) Renewal fee — $150. (c) Limited specialty plumber solar heating and cooling installer license: (A) Application fee — $100; (B) Renewal fee — $150. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.020, 693.103 & 693.135 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 693.103 History: BCD 17-2007, f. 12-28-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08 BCD 13-2002, f. 6-28-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02 BCD 3-2002, f. 3-5-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02 BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98, Renumbered from 918-690-0015 BCD 20-1996, f. 9-30-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 BCD 15-1996(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-96 BCD 25-1994, f. 10-26-94, cert. ef. 11-1-94 BCA 23-1993, f. 10-15-93, cert. ef. 11-1-93 BCA 18-1991, f. & cert. ef. 6-12-91 BCA 4-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-28-91 BCA 5-1988, f. & cert. ef. 2-23-88, Renumbered from 814-020-0015 DC 2-1983, f. & cert. ef. 1-3-83 DC 13-1981, f. 10-30-81, cert. ef. 11-1-81 DC 25-1978, f. 9-5-78, cert. ef. 9-20-78, Renumbered from 814-021-0504 DC 4-1971, f. 8-13-71, cert. ef. 9-11-71
918-780-0035 Exempt Ordinary Minor Plumbing Repairs (1) Effective April 1, 2006, state building code provisions for permit or inspection of ordinary minor plumbing repairs follow: (a) A registered plumbing contractor and any person exempt from licensing under ORS 693.020 are exempted from permit or inspection for ordinary minor plumbing repairs as defined in section (2) for residential and commercial structures; (b) The term “any person” is defined by ORS 693.020 and includes but is not limited to individuals, corporations, partnerships, public and municipal corporations, political subdivisions, any Oregon state and federal government agencies. (2) The term "ordinary minor plumbing repairs" is defined as follows: (a) Includes repair, replacement or maintenance of existing plumbing fixtures, appliances, appurtenances and related water supply and drain attachments for the purpose of restoring a plumbing installation to a safe and sanitary operating condition. (b) Does not include new construction, replacement of water heaters, or underground plumbing. (3) In addition to the exemption in section (1), a registered plumbing contractor does not need a permit or inspection for emergency repair or replacement of the following: freeze-damaged, leaking-exposed, or concealed piping not exceeding five feet of new piping per structure for a period of 180 days, provided the repair or replacement does not involve any changes or alterations to the existing plumbing system. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.072 & 447.076 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.072 & 447.076 History: BCD 6-2006, f. & cert. ef. 4-4-06 BCD 21-2003, f. 12-31-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04