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918-500-0410 Inspection Request (1) Requests for inspection from a manufacturer must: (a) Be made to the division by mail, electronic mail, phone, or fax transmittal, and received at least five working days prior to the desired time of inspection; and (b) Indicate the serial number of the manufactured dwelling to be inspected. Inspection fees must be paid by the manufacturer within 30 days of the billing date. (2) Requests for inspection from a dealer must: (a) Be made on forms supplied by the division, and received at least five working days prior to the desired date of inspection; (b) Indicate the location, make, model, and serial number of the manufactured dwelling; and (c) Be accompanied by the minimum inspection fees required by OAR 918-500-0100 and 918-500-0110. All additional inspection fees are payable upon completion of each inspection. (3) All work must be accessible for inspection by the division. (4) Occupancy may not prevent the physical inspection of manufactured dwelling alterations, repairs, or installations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.176 & 446.230 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.155 History: BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10 BCD 22-1998, f. 11-9-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99 BCD 19-1995, f. 12-15-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96 BCD 2-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 BCA 10-1992, f. 6-15-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90
918-500-0420 Notice of Violations (1) When an inspection reveals that a manufactured dwelling, installation, or the equipment violates a provision of ORS chapter 446, the HUD Standard, the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code or these rules, the division may serve upon the dealer, distributor, installer, contractor, manufacturer, or agent thereof a copy of the inspection report giving details of the violations. The division may also post a Notice of Violation on the manufactured dwelling or equipment. (2) Violations must be corrected within 30 days from the date of such notice or at a later date, if approved by the division. (3) If the violations are not corrected in the allotted time, the division may withdraw any previously issued insignia of compliance or certification tags. (4) Within 30 days of the date of notice, the recipient of a Notice of Violation or inspection report must inform the division in writing of the action taken to correct the violations. Persons failing to reply to the division within 30 days may be subject to the reinspection fees in OAR 918-500-0100(4) and those civil penalties described in ORS 446.271, 446.416 and 446.990. A manufactured dwelling subject to a Notice of Violation may not be transported without division approval. (5) When a Notice of Violation has been posted on the manufactured dwelling or equipment, the notice may not be removed until authorized by the division. A Notice of Violation may be removed only by the division or a person authorized by the division. EXCEPTION: If a Notice of Violation or inspection report has been posted on a manufactured dwelling while in storage and the violations noted were only related to the storage conditions, the manufactured dwelling may be moved to the manufactured dwelling site without notification to or approval from the division. Under these conditions only, the dealer, distributor, or manufacturer may remove the Notice of Violation from the manufactured dwelling. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.176 & 446.230 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10 BCD 1-2002, f. 1-28-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02 BCD 22-1998, f. 11-9-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99 BCD 19-1995, f. 12-15-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96 BCD 2-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 BCA 10-1992, f. 6-15-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90
918-500-0430 Field Technical Service Any person may request field technical service by submitting the request in writing to the division; however, the division may deny the request if budget or staffing levels are not sufficient to provide the service. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.176 & 446.230 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.230 History: BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10 BCD 19-1995, f. 12-15-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96 BCD 2-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 BCA 10-1992, f. 6-15-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90
918-500-0450 Insignia and Label Requirements All manufactured dwellings constructed on or after June 15, 1976, must bear an insignia of compliance. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.176 & 446.230 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.170 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10 BCD 19-1995, f. 12-15-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96 BCD 2-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 BCA 10-1992, f. 6-15-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90
918-500-0470 Denial of Insignia (1) If the division, after inspection, determines that a manufacturer is not building manufactured dwellings or equipment according to approved plans, the HUD Standards, or to the minimum safety standards approved by the division, and after notification continues to build manufactured dwellings or equipment in violation of ORS chapter 446 and these rules, applications for new insignia may be denied and all previously issued insignia must be returned to or removed by the division. Upon proof of compliance, satisfactory to the division, the manufacturer may resubmit an application for insignia. (2) The division may deny all applications for insignia from a manufacturer who is delinquent more than 45 days in paying the fees prescribed in these rules. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.176 & 446.230 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.170 History: BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10 BCD 22-1998, f. 11-9-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99 BCD 19-1995, f. 12-15-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96 BCD 2-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 BCA 10-1992, f. 6-15-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90
918-500-0510 Standards for the Installation of Manufactured Dwellings (1) The Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code, 2010 Edition, and those standards referenced within are adopted as the division standards for the installation of manufactured dwellings. (2) When a municipality’s rules, regulations, standards, ordinances, or codes refer to the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Standard or the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling and Park Specialty Code, it means those documents are referring to the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code and the rules adopted in OAR chapter 918, division 500. This rule does not apply to OAR 918-600-0010. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.185, 446.230, 455.020 & 455.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.225 History: Renumbered from 918-500-0020, BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10 BCD 1-2002, f. 1-28-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02 BCD 22-1998, f. 11-9-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99 BCD 1-1997, f. 2-24-97, cert. ef. 4-1-97 BCD 12-1996, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-96 BCD 1-1996(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-12-96 BCD 19-1995, f. 12-15-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96 BCD 14-1995, f. 9-15-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96 BCD 2-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 BCA 10-1992, f. 6-15-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90
918-500-0520 Amendments to the Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code The Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code is adopted and amended pursuant to OAR chapter 918, division 8. Amendments adopted are placed in this rule, showing the section reference, a descriptive caption, and a short description of the amendment. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.185, 455.020 & 455.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.110 History: Renumbered from 918-500-0021, BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10 Reverted to BCD 9-2006, f. 6-30-2006, cert. ef. 7-1-06 BCD 9-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-21-07 thru 2-17-08 BCD 9-2006, f. 6-30-2006, cert. ef. 7-1-06 BCD 3-2005, f. 3-16-05, cert. ef. 4-1-05
918-500-0540 Certificate of Occupancy and Change of Occupancy (1) A certificate of occupancy is not required for a manufactured dwelling used for single-family dwelling occupancy. A certificate of occupancy may be required as specified in these rules or when the intended use changes as described in OAR 918-500-0530. (2) To convert a manufactured dwelling to another occupancy type or use not specifically addressed in these rules, a person must: (a) Apply to the municipality for a change of occupancy; (b) If required by the municipality, apply for a change in land use; (c) Bring the manufactured dwelling into conformance with the appropriate Oregon specialty codes for the new use and occupancy; (d) Make it accessible for persons with disabilities, if accessibility is required by the new use or occupancy; (e) Ensure that persons converting the manufactured dwelling have the appropriate state licenses and registrations required to perform such work; (f) Return any federal or state labels or insignias attached to the manufactured dwelling to the division before the change in use or occupancy; and (g) Obtain a certificate of occupancy from the municipality, if required. (3) Manufactured dwellings used for other than residential, temporary sales offices, or in-home businesses that are affected buildings under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be accessible according to the requirements of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. (4) When a manufactured dwelling is sold “as is” or “with all faults” and is intended to be used as a non-regulated structure, such as an agricultural use, the owner must remove all appliances, all plumbing fixtures in the kitchen and baths, and must return any federal or state insignias or labels to the division. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.155, 446.245, 446.253 & 455.055 History: BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10
918-500-0550 Warranty Work Permits are not required for manufacturer’s warranty work on manufactured dwellings as per the Manufactured Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations (24 CFR 3282) when completed by the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s representative. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.185 & 446.225 History: BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10
918-500-0560 Siting Without Insignia Insignias of compliance are not required to site a manufactured dwelling, unless the requirement is provided by the municipality. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.170 History: BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10
918-500-0570 Insignias and Labels (1) No person may remove, destroy, alter, or cover an insignia of compliance except as permitted by these rules. Insignias may be removed by the division or a municipality when a manufactured dwelling bearing an insignia is found to be in violation of ORS 446.155, the Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code, these rules, or is determined to be a dangerous structure. When the division or a municipality removes an insignia, it must provide the owner or occupant with an inspection report listing the violations. (2) An insignia may be removed and reinstalled by the homeowner or contractor when a manufactured dwelling is being re-sided. (3) HUD certification labels or state insignias of compliance are not required to be removed from a manufactured dwelling as a result of alterations, as long as the alterations conform to the requirements of these rules and, when required, have been permitted, inspected, and approved by the division or a municipality. (4) Manufactured dwellings damaged beyond repair as a result of flood, fire, earthquake, mishap in transit, or any other reason must have the insignias of compliance removed and returned to the division. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.155, 446.170, 446.245 & 446.253 History: BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10
918-500-0590 Smoke Alarms Manufactured dwellings must have approved operating smoke alarms installed and located according to the following: (1) At the time of initial sale and installation, a new manufactured dwelling must have operating smoke alarms installed complying with the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (24 CFR 3280). (2) After the initial sale or installation, a manufactured dwelling must have approved operating smoke alarms according to the following: (a) When a manufactured dwelling is relocated to or within a manufactured dwelling park, mobile home park, or combination park, as required by ORS 90.740; (b) When a manufactured dwelling is being altered or repaired to the degree that a permit is required; (c) When a manufactured dwelling is being installed on a site as a secondary installation; (d) When a manufactured dwelling is being sold or offered for sale, as required by ORS 479.260(2); (e) When a manufactured dwelling is being rented, leased, or offered for rent or lease, as required by ORS 479.270; (f) When a visual inspection is being performed on a manufactured dwelling by the division; and (g) Prior to an Oregon insignia of compliance being issued by the division. (3) Unless specified otherwise, smoke alarms must be installed according to the device manufacturer’s instructions and located according to the following: (a) In the living area remote from the kitchen and cooking appliances; (b) In each room designated for sleeping; (c) In the corridor or area giving access to sleeping areas; and (d) On each additional level where sleeping areas are located. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 & 446.155 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 90.740, 446.185, 446.225, 455.412, 479.260 & 479.270 History: BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10
918-500-7000 Voluntary Ignition-Resistant Construction for Manufactured Dwellings and Self-Certification OAR 918-500-7000 to 918-500-7030 establishes voluntary standards for the construction of new ignition-resistant manufactured dwellings. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.185 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.185 History: BCD 13-2025, adopt filed 12/29/2025, effective 01/01/2026
918-500-7010 Construction Standards for Voluntary Ignition-Resistant Construction for Manufactured Dwellings (1) The following standards are recognized in Oregon for manufactured dwellings: (a) The applicable construction standards of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code Section R327, 2023 edition. (b) The applicable construction standards for manufactured dwellings and ignition-resistant construction systems under Cal. Code Regs. Title 25, Secs. 4200-4216. (2) Either standard can be used, but it must be followed in its entirety. Elements of the two standards cannot be combined. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.185 & ORS 446.180 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.185 & ORS 446.180 History: BCD 13-2025, adopt filed 12/29/2025, effective 01/01/2026
918-500-7020 Self-Certification and Label Requirements for Voluntary Ignition-Resistant Construction for Manufactured Dwellings (1) Either the manufacturer within the manufacturing facility or the contractor installing ignition-resistant construction systems on a manufactured dwelling on site shall complete and affix a self-certification label that is verified by quality assurances procedures in accordance with the manufacturer’s policies, and meets all of the following requirements: (a) Either printed on paper or scribed, etched or engraved in metal, plastic or of an equivalent material, with lettering at least 10 point font size; (b) At least 8.5 inches by 11 inches in size; (c) Affixed on a wall or door surface inside the water heater compartment, within the dropped ceiling cavity, or in another permanent and readily accessible location. (d) Positioned in a manner that allows a person to easily access and read the label; (e) Affixed with adhesive or fasteners that discourage the removal of the label; (f) Covered or laminated in a permanent manner with a material that will protect the label from damage or deterioration without obscuring the information; and (g) Clearly identifies which construction standards from OAR 918-500-7010 have been used. (2) A California self-certification label properly installed under Cal. Code Regs. Title 25, Secs. 4200-4216 is recognized as compliant with Section (1) of this rule. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.185 & ORS 446.180 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.185 & ORS 446.180 History: BCD 13-2025, adopt filed 12/29/2025, effective 01/01/2026
918-500-7030 Recognition of California Standards for Voluntary Ignition-Resistant Construction for Manufactured Dwellings The use of applicable construction standards and self-certification labels for manufactured dwellings and ignition-resistant construction systems under Cal. Code Regs. Title 25, Secs. 4200-4216 shall be accepted under Oregon’s voluntary ignition-resistant construction standards. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.185 & ORS 446.180 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.185 & ORS 446.180 History: BCD 13-2025, adopt filed 12/29/2025, effective 01/01/2026
918-515-0005 General (1) Any person who engages in the business of installing manufactured dwellings, cabanas, skirting, tie-downs, earthquake-resistant bracing systems (ERBs); who directs, supervises or controls installations or performs repairs to an existing installation shall have an appropriate, valid Oregon manufactured dwelling installer’s license issued by the Division. (2) Persons who have had a license or approval issued by this Division suspended or revoked, may not apply for approval as an educational provider, or a licensed installer, a limited installer or a limited skirting installer within one year of the date of suspension or revocation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.176, 446.400 & 446.405 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.395 History: BCD 22-1998, f. 11-9-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99 BCD 19-1995, f. 12-15-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96 BCD 2-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 BCA 10-1992, f. 6-15-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90
918-515-0010 License Exceptions (1) Except as otherwise provided in this rule, no individual is required to obtain a license to install a manufactured dwelling, cabana, skirting, tie-downs, or ERBs when the manufactured dwelling or cabana being installed is owned by the same individual or a member of the individual's immediate family, the manufactured dwelling or cabana is not intended for sale, exchange, lease or rent, and the individual makes no more than one such installation within a 12-month period. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this rule, the owner is not required to obtain a license for maintenance, repair, or correction on a manufactured dwelling or cabana installation. (3) Except as otherwise provided in this rule, no license is required for the installation of manufactured dwelling accessory buildings or structures such as ramadas, garages, carports, awnings, porches, steps, tool sheds, or storage sheds. (4) Except as otherwise required by this rule, no person installing additional perimeter blocking under a manufactured dwelling or cabana for the exclusive support of awnings, carports, or roof additions is required to be licensed. (5) Except as otherwise required by this rule, no license is required for the installation of a manufactured dwelling or cabana when the manufactured dwelling or cabana is installed temporarily on a dealer's, distributor's, or manufacturer's sales or storage lot or at a show and is not occupied or intended to be occupied. This exemption does not include those manufactured dwellings and cabanas installed in manufactured dwelling parks, mobile home parks, or manufactured dwelling subdivisions. (6) Except as otherwise required by this rule, no license is required for excavating, concrete flat work, drywall, or carpet laying. (7) Except as otherwise required by this rule, no manufactured dwelling installation license is required for plumbing or electrical work when the person doing the work is an Oregon licensed plumber or electrician respectively. (8) Except as otherwise required by this rule, no license is required for manufacturers performing maintenance, repairs, or corrections to an installation for the purpose of customer service. (9) Nothing contained in the exceptions listed in this rule exempt a person from necessary licensure with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. (10) The licensing exceptions established by this rule do not exempt the work performed from complying with ORS chapter 446 and the rules and standards adopted thereunder. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.176, 446.400 & 446.405 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.230 History: BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10 BCD 22-1998, f. 11-9-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99 BCD 19-1995, f. 12-15-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96 BCD 15-1995, f. 9-15-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96 BCD 2-1994, f. 1-14-94, cert. ef. 2-1-94 BCA 10-1992, f. 6-15-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90