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OR Rev Stat § 460.005 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.005 - Definitions for ORS 460.005 to 460.175.

As used in ORS 460.005 to 460.175, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Alteration" means a change or addition to equipment, other than the ordinary repair or replacement of an existing part of the equipment. (2) "Certified elevator inspector" means an employee or representative of a casualty insurance company or companies who has passed the required examination and has been issued a certificate of competency as an elevator inspector by the Department of Consumer and Business Services. (3) "Elevator" means a hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car or platform that moves in guides, and that serves two or more landings, and includes but is not limited to dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, platform hoists, vertical parking units for motor vehicles and moving walks. (4) "Elevator contractor license" means an authorization issued by the department under ORS 460.005 to 460.175 for the licensee to engage in the business of installing, altering, repairing and maintaining elevators. (5) "Installation permit" means a permit issued by the department for the installation, alteration or repair of an elevator. (6) "Minimum safety standards" means safety standards provided by ORS 460.005 to 460.175 or by rules adopted under ORS 460.005 to 460.175. (7) "Moving walk" means a power-driven, horizontal or inclined, or combination, passenger-carrying device, in which the passenger-carrying surface remains parallel to its direction of motion, and is uninterrupted. (8) "Operating permit" means a permit issued by the department for the operation of an elevator. (9) "Platform hoist" means a hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with an open platform that moves in a substantially vertical direction and that travels a limited distance above or below a building floor or dock level. (10) "Provisional operating permit" means a permit issued by the department on the basis of a variance from the minimum safety standards under ORS 460.005 to 460.175. (11) "Temporary operation authorization" means an authorization issued by the department to operate an elevator for a specified period pending the issuance of an operating permit. [1961 c.427 §3; 1963 c.330 §1; 1971 c.753 §50; 1973 c.528 §1; 1987 c.414 §31; 1993 c.744 §108; 2005 c.616 §1; 2005 c.758 §22; 2009 c.696 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 460.015 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.015 - Short title of ORS 460.005 to 460.175.

ORS 460.005 to 460.175 may be cited as the Elevator Safety Law. [1961 c.427 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 460.024 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.024 - Policy.

The purpose of ORS 460.005 to 460.175 is to protect the health and safety of the people of Oregon from the danger of unsafe elevators. To accomplish this purpose the Legislative Assembly intends by ORS 460.005 to 460.175: (1) To provide minimum safety standards for the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of elevators to be operated in this state. (2) To ensure compliance with minimum safety standards in installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of elevators to be operated within the state. (3) To provide for the administration and enforcement of ORS 460.005 to 460.175 by the Department of Consumer and Business Services. (4) To provide for defraying the cost of administering and enforcing ORS 460.005 to 460.175 by fees collected in connection with licensing, approval or rejection of plans, inspections, processing reports and issuing of elevator installation permits and operating permits. [1961 c.427 §2; 1971 c.753 §51; 1973 c.528 §2; 2009 c.696 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 460.035 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.035 - Exemptions from operation of ORS 460.005 to 460.175.

(1) Fees are not required under ORS 460.005 to 460.175 to install, alter, repair, operate or maintain an elevator: (a) Under the supervision of the United States Government. (b) That is a nonpower-driven lifting device. (c) Located in a private residence, except for initial installation. (2) The owner or user of an elevator described in subsection (1) of this section may request that the Department of Consumer and Business Services inspect the elevator. If the department performs the inspection, the department, notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, may collect the appropriate fee for performing the inspection. (3) Pipes installed in an elevator hoistway prior to July 1, 1961, that do not convey gases or liquids that would endanger life if discharged into the hoistway need not be removed. (4) ORS 460.005 to 460.175 do not apply to: (a) Belt, bucket, scoop, roller or similar type material conveyors. (b) Hoists for raising or lowering materials and that are provided with unguided hooks, slings and similar means for attachment to the materials. (c) Material hoists used only to raise and lower building material in buildings under construction. (d) Stackers that serve one floor only. (e) Window-washing scaffolds. (f) Nonpower-driven lifting devices. (g) Amusement rides. (h) Mine elevators. (i) Elevators under the supervision of the United States Government. (j) Elevators located in private residences, except for initial installation permits and installation inspections. (k) Other elevators and equipment as provided by the department by rule. [1961 c.427 §4; 1963 c.330 §2; 1973 c.528 §3; 2001 c.104 §198; 2005 c.22 §339; 2005 c.616 §2; 2009 c.696 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 460.045 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.045 - Permits, licenses, certificates and authorizations required.

A person may not: (1) Engage in the business of installation, alteration, repair or maintenance of an elevator without an elevator contractor license issued under ORS 460.005 to 460.175 or 479.510 to 479.945. (2) Install, alter, repair or maintain an elevator unless the person possesses a valid license issued under ORS 460.059 or 479.630 (6). (3) Install, alter, or commence to install or alter, an elevator covered by ORS 460.005 to 460.175 unless the Department of Consumer and Business Services has issued an installation permit. (4) Permit or suffer an elevator to be operated, without a valid temporary operation authorization or current operating permit, on property that the person owns, controls, manages or supervises. (5) Act or offer to act as a certified elevator inspector unless the person has a current certificate of competency as an elevator inspector issued by the department. (6) Place in service a new or altered elevator without a current operating permit issued after a satisfactory acceptance inspection made by the department and satisfactory acceptance tests performed in the presence of a member of the department’s staff of elevator inspectors. (7) Place in service an elevator that has caused an injury to a person or persons unless permission has been obtained from the department. [1961 c.427 §5; 1973 c.528 §4; 1999 c.1031 §4; 2005 c.616 §3; 2009 c.696 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 460.047 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.047 - Persons authorized to conduct mechanical and electrical repairs in industrial plant.

Notwithstanding ORS 460.045 (2), the following persons may conduct electrical and mechanical repairs on an elevator located in an industrial plant: (1) A limited supervising electrician licensed under ORS 479.630 (3). (2) A limited journeyman electrician licensed under ORS 479.630 (5). [1999 c.1031 §8]
OR Rev Stat § 460.057 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.057 - Limited mechanical license.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services may issue a special limited license to a person who can document to the satisfaction of the department that the person possesses sufficient work experience in the mechanical aspects of elevator installation, alteration, maintenance and repair acquired prior to October 23, 1999. In addition to any other conditions or limitations imposed by department rule on the scope of work that may be performed under the license, the license shall limit the person to performing mechanical installation, alteration, maintenance and repair on elevators. [1999 c.1031 §7; 2005 c.758 §23]
OR Rev Stat § 460.059 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.059 - Limited apprentice license.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services may issue a special limited license to a person engaged in an approved apprenticeship program that allows the person to engage in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of elevators. The department, after consultation with the Electrical and Elevator Board, shall establish conditions and the specific scope of work that may be performed by a person licensed under this section. [1999 c.1031 §6; 2005 c.758 §24]
OR Rev Stat § 460.061 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.061 - Mechanical work on reciprocating conveyors; rules; fees.

(1) As used in this section, "reciprocating conveyor" means a self-contained, power-driven stationary device that moves objects on a platform equipped with safety guards, or that moves individuals on a motorized chair, along a predetermined horizontal, inclined or vertical path between loading and discharge points. (2) The Department of Consumer and Business Services may adopt rules establishing a reciprocating conveyor mechanic license and a restricted reciprocating conveyor mechanic license that allow the holder to install, alter, repair and maintain the mechanical portions of reciprocating conveyors. (3) If the department adopts rules under this section, the rules shall include, but need not be limited to, rules that establish: (a) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, the type of work experience and training required to qualify for a reciprocating conveyor mechanic license or restricted reciprocating conveyor mechanic license; (b) Supervision and oversight requirements for reciprocating conveyor mechanics or restricted reciprocating conveyor mechanics; and (c) Procedures for administering and enforcing this section and the rules adopted under this section. (4) An applicant for a reciprocating conveyor mechanic license must demonstrate 3,000 hours of work experience in the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of reciprocating conveyors or of other forms of elevators identified by the department by rule. (5) ORS 460.045 (2) does not apply to a reciprocating conveyor mechanic or restricted reciprocating conveyor mechanic engaged in installing, altering, repairing or maintaining the mechanical portions of a reciprocating conveyor. (6) Department rules adopted under this section may not prohibit a person who holds a license issued under ORS 460.057, 460.059 or 479.630 (6) from installing, altering, repairing or maintaining reciprocating conveyors or prohibit a limited journeyman electrician licensed under ORS 479.630 (5) from repairing or maintaining a reciprocating conveyor located in an industrial plant. (7) Notwithstanding ORS 460.045 (2), a person is exempt from any licensing requirement established by rules adopted under this section or established under ORS 460.057, 460.059 or 479.630 (6) when engaging in the installation, alteration, repair or maintenance of the mechanical portions of a reciprocating conveyor that is located in a residence and designed for moving an individual on a motorized chair. (8)(a) The fee for the issuance or renewal of a reciprocating conveyor mechanic license is $100 per year. (b) The fee for the issuance or renewal of a restricted reciprocating conveyor mechanic license is $50 for a three-year period. [2007 c.642 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 460.065 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.065 - Expiration and renewal of permit or certificate; rules.

(1) A certified elevator inspector certificate of competency expires on December 31 of the year in which the certificate is issued or on a date established by rule of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. (2) An elevator installation permit or operating permit expires on a date established by department rule. (3) Except as provided in ORS 460.055, a holder of a valid elevator inspector certificate of competency or elevator operating permit who has complied with ORS 460.005 to 460.175 and the rules adopted under ORS 460.085 (1) is entitled to renewal at the expiration of the certificate or permit. [1961 c.427 §§7,8; 1973 c.528 §8; 2005 c.616 §4; 2005 c.758 §25a; 2007 c.768 §5; 2009 c.696 §6]
OR Rev Stat § 460.075 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.075 - Cancellation, suspension and revocation of permits, authorizations and certificates.

(1) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Department of Consumer and Business Services may cancel, revoke or suspend the installation permit, temporary operation authorization or operating permit for any elevator that does not comply with minimum safety standards. (2) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183, the department may suspend or revoke the certificate of competency of any certified elevator inspector: (a) Whom the department finds to be performing the work in a manner inconsistent with the intent and purposes of ORS 460.005 to 460.175. (b) Who fails to file in advance with the department the name of any company for which the inspector performs an inspection. (c) Who willfully violates ORS 460.005 to 460.175 or rules adopted under ORS 460.085 (1). (d) Who deliberately falsified the application of the inspector for the certificate or the inspection report made to the department. (e) Who persistently fails to properly report to the department in writing regarding elevators inspected by the inspector. [1961 c.427 §9; 1973 c.528 §9; 2005 c.758 §26; 2009 c.696 §7]
OR Rev Stat § 460.085 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.085 - Rules; granting of exceptions; fees.

(1) In accordance with the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, after consultation with the Electrical and Elevator Board, shall adopt reasonable rules: (a) Establishing safety standards applicable to the installation of elevators. (b) Establishing safety standards applicable to the alteration, repair or maintenance of elevators. The director may provide differing standards for elevators installed prior to July 1, 1961, and after July 1, 1961. (c) Governing the issuance, renewal, suspension and revocation of permits and certificates of competency issued under ORS 460.005 to 460.175. (d) Prescribing the time, place and circumstances under which permits, licenses and certificates of competency shall be exhibited for inspection. (e) Governing the internal organization and procedure of the Department of Consumer and Business Services for administering and enforcing ORS 460.005 to 460.175. (f) Prescribing, requiring and governing reports by the department’s staff of elevator inspectors and certified elevator inspectors on elevators inspected by them. (g) Establishing standards, criteria and intervals for the periodic inspection under ORS 460.125 of the various types of elevators. (h) Establishing standards for the inspection of, and safety testing on, a new or altered elevator prior to placement of the elevator into service. (i) Establishing reasonable fees, in addition to the fees established by ORS 460.165, that the department considers appropriate for the purpose of administering and enforcing ORS 460.005 to 460.175. (2) In adopting rules under subsection (1) of this section, the director shall consider: (a) Technological advances in the elevator industry. (b) The practicability of following the standards under consideration, if adopted. (c) The probability, extent and gravity of the injury to the public or property that would result from failure to follow the standards under consideration. (d) Safety standards followed, proposed or approved by responsible members of the elevator industry. (3) The sole purpose of subsection (1)(b) of this section is to provide reasonable safety for life and limb. In case of practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship, the director shall grant exceptions from the literal requirements or permit the use of other devices or methods than specified pursuant to subsection (1)(b) of this section when it is evident that reasonable safety is thereby secured. (4) Any owner, user or other person aggrieved by the application by the department of the minimum safety standards established by the director pursuant to subsection (1)(b) of this section may appeal in the same manner and for the same reasons as provided under ORS 460.155. [1961 c.427 §§12,14,15; 1963 c.330 §4; 1973 c.528 §10; 1993 c.744 §109; 2005 c.616 §5; 2005 c.758 §27a; 2009 c.696 §8]
OR Rev Stat § 460.125 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.125 - Periodic inspection of elevators and permits; action upon finding noncompliance.

(1) The Department of Consumer and Business Services shall: (a) Except as provided in this subsection, periodically inspect each elevator to ascertain if the elevator is being operated and maintained in accordance with ORS 460.005 to 460.175. The department is not required to inspect an elevator if the department is notified in writing, by the employer of a certified elevator inspector, that inspection will be made by the certified inspector and a copy of the inspection report is filed with the department within 30 days of the date the elevator is due for inspection. (b) Periodically check the authenticity, appropriateness and expiration date of elevator operating permits. (c) Review with the Electrical and Elevator Board any appeals from the decisions of the inspectors. (d) To the extent necessary to ensure safety, perform inspections and witness safety tests of new or altered elevators before the elevators are placed in service. (2) Inspection reports provided to owners, users or other affected parties shall contain a notification of the right of appeal as provided in ORS 460.155. (3) If the department finds that an elevator is not being operated in compliance with ORS 460.005 to 460.175, and the rules adopted under ORS 460.005 to 460.175, the department may cause the elevator to be disconnected from the source of power for the elevator. The department shall give reasonable notice to the owner or operator prior to causing the elevator to be disconnected unless continued operation of the elevator would constitute an immediate hazard to the health and safety of persons. [1961 c.427 §16; 1963 c.330 §8; 1973 c.528 §12; 2005 c.616 §6; 2009 c.696 §9]
OR Rev Stat § 460.135 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.135 - Entry on premises for inspection purposes.

For the purpose of discharging any duty imposed by or exercising any authority conferred by ORS 460.005 to 460.175, the Department of Consumer and Business Services may, during reasonable hours, enter any building, enclosure or upon any premises where an elevator is in operation or about to be put into operation. No person shall obstruct or interfere with the department in the performance of its duties or the exercise of any authority conferred by ORS 460.005 to 460.175. [1961 c.427 §17; 1973 c.528 §13]
OR Rev Stat § 460.145 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.145 - Restraining violations.

When it appears to the Department of Consumer and Business Services that a person subject to ORS 460.005 to 460.175 is engaged or about to engage in an act or practice which constitutes a violation of ORS 460.005 to 460.175 or rules issued thereunder, the department may, without bond, obtain an order from an appropriate circuit court restraining or enjoining such act or practice. [1961 c.427 §18; 1973 c.528 §14]
OR Rev Stat § 460.155 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices|Section 460.155 - Appeals from adverse rulings of department.

(1) The Department of Consumer and Business Services shall hear the appeal of an appellant: (a) Who has filed a written request: (A) Within 10 days of receiving written notice that an injunction will be sought; or (B) Within 30 days after receiving notice that a permit or certificate of competency will be canceled, revoked or suspended; or (b) Who is affected by a notice described in paragraph (a) of this subsection. (2) If there is a timely appeal, the injunction will not be sought or the permit or certificate of competency will not be canceled, suspended or revoked pending the appeal unless the reason for the injunction, cancellation, suspension or revocation constitutes an immediate menace to health or safety. (3) The department shall likewise hear the appeal of an appellant who has filed a written request and who has reason to desire a change in the minimum safety standards or the rules under ORS 460.005 to 460.175, or has been denied a permit under ORS 460.055 or a certificate of competency. (4) The department shall set the time and place for hearing and give the appellant 10 days’ written notice. (5) All appeals shall be heard within three months of receipt of the request, except that if immediate menace to health or safety is involved the appeal shall be heard within 20 days of receipt of the request. (6)(a) Two or more appeals may be consolidated for hearing, if based upon substantially the same facts. (b) The department and the appellant may subpoena witnesses who shall receive the same compensation and mileage pay as circuit court witnesses. (c) The appeal shall be heard by the department before the Electrical and Elevator Board. (d) A written record shall be kept. (e) The department shall determine the appeal after consultation with and giving consideration to the views of the board. (7) Judicial review of any final order or decision of the department shall be taken pursuant to the provisions of ORS chapter 183. [1961 c.427 §24; 1963 c.330 §9; 1973 c.528 §15; 2005 c.758 §28]