ORS 447.124
Inspection of compost toilets

  • orders to remedy violations
  • action against security bond
  • review of orders
  • costs as lien against dwelling

For the purpose of enforcing ORS 447.118 (Standards for compost toilets) and the rules adopted thereunder, the Department of Consumer and Business Services, with the assistance of the Oregon Health Authority:

(1)

May conduct periodic inspections of any compost toilet;

(2)

Upon making a finding that a compost toilet is in violation of the rules adopted pursuant to ORS 447.118 (Standards for compost toilets) (2), may issue an order requiring the owner of the dwelling served by the compost toilet to take action necessary to correct the violation; and

(3)

Upon making a finding that a compost toilet presents or threatens to present a public health hazard creating an emergency requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare, may issue an order requiring the owner of the dwelling served by the compost toilet to take any action necessary to remove such hazard or threat thereof. If such owner fails to take the actions required by such order, the department shall take such action, itself or by contract with outside parties, as necessary to remove the hazard or threat thereof. The department shall keep a record of all necessary expenses incurred by the department in carrying out such action, including a reasonable charge for costs incurred and equipment and materials utilized by the state. Any owner who fails to take action required by an order issued under this subsection shall be responsible for such necessary expenses incurred by the state. Based on the record compiled by the department, an owner responsible for expenses due to the failure of a manufacturer, distributor or person to comply with the rules adopted under ORS 447.118 (Standards for compost toilets) (2) shall have a setoff against the bond or other security forfeited under ORS 447.118 (Standards for compost toilets) (3) to the extent that such expenses are due to such failure of the manufacturer, distributor or person. The department shall make a finding and enter an order against the owner for the necessary expenses. Orders issued under this section may be appealed pursuant to ORS chapter 183 but not as a contested case. Any amount due the department under this subsection and not paid in full within 30 days after the order is entered, or, if the order is appealed, within 30 days after there is no further right to appeal, shall become a lien upon the dwelling of the owner. The department shall file a notice of the lien with the recording officer of the county in which the dwelling is located and the recording officer shall record the notice in a manner designed to appear in the mortgage records of the county.

(4)

The department may contract with any state or local agency for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section. [1977 c.523 §4; 1983 c.740 §167; 2009 c.595 §826]

Source: Section 447.124 — Inspection of compost toilets; orders to remedy violations; action against security bond; review of orders; costs as lien against dwelling, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html.

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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