ORS 447.020
Plumbing to conform to state building code

  • rules
  • enforcement

(1)

All installations of plumbing and drainage in buildings and structures in this state and all potable water supply, drainage, and waste installations, within or serving buildings or structures, except in temporary construction camps, and except as otherwise provided in ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties), shall be made in accordance with the requirements of ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties) and ORS chapter 455.

(2)

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services with the approval of the State Plumbing Board shall make rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183 for the purpose of setting standards for plumbing and defining compliance with the provisions of ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties) particularly pertaining to installation of piping, protection and adequacy of the water supply, workmanship and materials, traps and cleanouts, domestic hot water storage tanks and devices, drinking fountains, solar heating and cooling systems, approval of devices, equipment and fixtures, hangers and supports, drainage and venting, house drains and house sewers, storm water drains, special wastes, light and ventilation of water closets and bathrooms, and excavation and grading.

(3)

The director shall appoint an adequate staff experienced and trained to serve as plumbing inspectors to enforce rules adopted under this section. [Amended by 1957 c.300 §2; 1971 c.753 §48; 1973 c.734 §2; 1973 c.835 §222; 1981 c.438 §29; 1993 c.744 §66; 2001 c.683 §26]

Source: Section 447.020 — Plumbing to conform to state building code; rules; enforcement, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html.

Attorney General Opinions

Effect of decision of the county commissioners’ decision on an appeal from the decision of the county sanitarian, (1973) Vol 36, p 571

447.010
Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992 447.020
Plumbing to conform to state building code 447.023
Small restaurant requirements 447.026
Identification on potable water pipe required 447.040
Plumbing contractor license 447.060
Engaging in certain plumbing work not affected 447.065
Solar heating and cooling systems 447.070
Plumbing contractor license prerequisite to maintenance of legal action 447.072
Plumbing permit and inspection exemptions 447.076
Inspection of minor plumbing installations 447.080
City and county plumbing regulations 447.091
Contracts with sanitary districts and authorities and service districts for inspection of building sewers 447.095
Fee schedule 447.097
Disposition of moneys received under ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992 447.100
Restriction on tank-type water closets in certain buildings 447.115
“Compost toilet” defined 447.118
Standards for compost toilets 447.124
Inspection of compost toilets 447.140
Waste water and sewage from plumbing fixtures 447.145
Standards for fixtures 447.152
Plumbing products rules 447.154
Plumbing product exemption 447.156
Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited 447.210
Definitions for ORS 447.210 to 447.280 447.220
Purpose 447.230
Standards and specifications to eliminate architectural barriers 447.231
Rules to eliminate architectural barriers 447.233
Accessible parking space requirements 447.241
Standards for renovating, altering or modifying certain buildings 447.247
Elevators required 447.250
Waiver or modification of standards and specifications 447.255
Access to lottery-funded facilities by persons with disabilities 447.260
Rules 447.270
Cooperation with public officials and agencies required 447.275
Nonliability for emergency exit deficiencies 447.280
Enforcement powers 447.310
Standards for curbing 447.992
Civil penalties
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Current through early 2024

§ 447.020’s source at oregon​.gov