ORS 701.005
Definitions


As used in this chapter:

(1)

“Board” means the Construction Contractors Board.

(2)

“Commercial contractor” means a licensed contractor that holds an endorsement as a:

(a)

Commercial general contractor level 1;

(b)

Commercial specialty contractor level 1;

(c)

Commercial general contractor level 2;

(d)

Commercial specialty contractor level 2; or

(e)

Commercial developer.

(3)

“Commercial developer” means a developer of property that is zoned for or intended for use compatible with a small commercial or large commercial structure.

(4)

“Construction debt” means an amount owed:

(a)

Under an order or arbitration award issued by the board that has become final by operation of law;

(b)

Under a judgment, arbitration award or civil penalty that has become final by operation of law arising from construction activities within the United States;

(c)

Under a judgment or civil penalty that has become final by operation of law arising from a failure to comply with ORS 656.017 (Employer required to pay compensation and perform other duties); or

(d)

To employees of a construction contracting business for unpaid wages.

(5)

“Contractor” means any of the following:

(a)

A person that, for compensation or with the intent to sell, arranges or undertakes or offers to undertake or submits a bid to construct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, inspect, move, wreck or demolish, for another, a building, highway, road, railroad, excavation or other structure, project, development or improvement attached to real estate, or to do any part thereof.

(b)

A person that purchases or owns property and constructs or for compensation arranges for the construction of one or more residential structures or small commercial structures with the intent of selling the structures.

(c)

A school district, as defined in ORS 332.002 (Definitions for chapter), that permits students to construct a residential structure or small commercial structure as an educational experience to learn building techniques and sells the completed structure.

(d)

A community college district, as defined in ORS 341.005 (Definitions for chapter), that permits students to construct a residential structure or small commercial structure as an educational experience to learn building techniques and sells the completed structure.

(e)

A person except a landscape contracting business, nurseryman, gardener or person engaged in the commercial harvest of forest products, that is engaged as an independent contractor to remove trees, prune trees, remove tree limbs or stumps or to engage in tree or limb guying.

(f)

A business that supplies the services of a home inspector certified under ORS 701.445 (Home inspectors) or a cross-connection inspector and backflow assembly tester certified under ORS 448.279 (Certification of inspectors of cross-connections and testers of backflow assemblies).

(g)

A person that for compensation arranges, undertakes, offers to undertake or submits a bid to clean or service chimneys.

(h)

A person that arranges for, undertakes, offers to undertake or submits a bid for the performance of restoration work as defined in ORS 701.540 (Licensing).

(6)

“Developer” means a contractor that owns property or an interest in property and engages in the business of arranging for construction work or performing other activities associated with the improvement of real property, with the intent to sell the property.

(7)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“General contractor” means a contractor whose business operations require the use of more than two unrelated building trades or crafts that the contractor supervises or performs in whole or part, whenever the sum of all contracts on any single property, including materials and labor, exceeds an amount established by rule by the board.

(b)

“General contractor” does not mean a specialty contractor or a residential limited contractor.

(8)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Home improvement” means a renovation, remodel, repair or alteration by a residential contractor to an existing owner-occupied:

(A)

Residence that is a site-built home;

(B)

Condominium, rental residential unit or other residential dwelling unit that is part of a larger structure, if the property interest in the unit is separate from the property interest in the larger structure;

(C)

Modular home constructed off-site;

(D)

Manufactured dwelling; or

(E)

Floating home, as defined in ORS 830.700 (Definitions for ORS 830.060 to 830.140 and 830.700 to 830.870).

(b)

“Home improvement” does not include a renovation, remodel, repair or alteration by a residential contractor:

(A)

To a structure that contains one or more dwelling units and is four stories or less above grade; or

(B)

That the residential contractor performed in the course of constructing a new residential structure.

(9)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Home inspector” means a person who, for a fee, inspects and provides written reports on the overall physical condition of a residential structure.

(b)

“Home inspector” does not include persons certified under ORS chapter 455 to inspect new, repaired or altered structures for compliance with the state building code.

(10)

“Key employee” means an employee or owner of a contractor who is a corporate officer, manager, superintendent, foreperson or lead person or any other employee the board identifies by rule.

(11)

“Large commercial structure” means a structure that is not a residential structure or small commercial structure.

(12)

“Officer” means any of the following persons:

(a)

A president, vice president, secretary, treasurer or director of a corporation.

(b)

A general partner in a limited partnership.

(c)

A manager in a manager-managed limited liability company.

(d)

A member of a member-managed limited liability company.

(e)

A trustee.

(f)

A person the board defines by rule as an officer. The definition of officer adopted by board rule may include persons not listed in this subsection who may exercise substantial control over a business.

(13)

“Residential contractor” means a licensed contractor that holds an endorsement as a:

(a)

Residential general contractor;

(b)

Residential specialty contractor;

(c)

Residential limited contractor;

(d)

Residential developer;

(e)

Residential locksmith services contractor;

(f)

Residential restoration contractor;

(g)

Home inspector services contractor;

(h)

Home services contractor; or

(i)

Home energy performance score contractor.

(14)

“Residential developer” means a developer of property that is zoned for or intended for use compatible with a residential or small commercial structure.

(15)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Residential structure” means:

(A)

A residence that is a site-built home;

(B)

A structure that contains one or more dwelling units and is four stories or less above grade;

(C)

A condominium, rental residential unit or other residential dwelling unit that is part of a larger structure, if the property interest in the unit is separate from the property interest in the larger structure;

(D)

A modular home constructed off-site;

(E)

A manufactured dwelling;

(F)

A floating home as defined in ORS 830.700 (Definitions for ORS 830.060 to 830.140 and 830.700 to 830.870); or

(G)

An appurtenance to a home, structure, unit or dwelling described in subparagraphs (A) to (F) of this paragraph.

(b)

“Residential structure” does not mean:

(A)

Subject to paragraph (a)(C) of this subsection, a structure that contains both residential and nonresidential units;

(B)

Transient lodging;

(C)

A residential school or residence hall;

(D)

A state or local correctional facility;

(E)

A youth correction facility as defined in ORS 420.005 (Definitions);

(F)

A youth care center operated by a county juvenile department under administrative control of a juvenile court pursuant to ORS 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) to 420.885 (Audit and payment of claims);

(G)

A detention facility as defined in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions);

(H)

A nursing home;

(I)

A hospital; or

(J)

A place constructed primarily for recreational activities.

(16)

“Responsible managing individual” means an individual who:

(a)

Is an owner described in ORS 701.094 (Definition for ORS 701.098 and 701.102) or an employee of the business;

(b)

Exercises management or supervisory authority, as defined by the board by rule, over the construction activities of the business; and

(c)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A)

Successfully completed the training and testing required for licensing under ORS 701.122 (Training requirements for individuals and businesses) within a period the board identifies by rule;

(B)

Demonstrated experience the board requires by rule; or

(C)

Complied with the licensing requirements of ORS 446.395 (License required).

(17)

“Small commercial structure” means:

(a)

A nonresidential structure that has a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less, including exterior walls, and a height of not more than 20 feet from the top surface of the lowest flooring to the highest interior overhead finish of the structure;

(b)

A nonresidential leasehold, rental unit or other unit that is part of a larger structure, if the unit has a ground area of 12,000 square feet or less, excluding exterior walls, and a height of not more than 20 feet from the top surface of the lowest flooring to the highest interior overhead finish of the unit;

(c)

A nonresidential structure of any size for which the contract price of all construction contractor work to be performed on the structure as part of a construction project does not total more than $250,000; or

(d)

An appurtenance to a structure or unit described in paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection.

(18)

“Specialty contractor” means a contractor who performs work on a structure, project, development or improvement and whose operations as such do not fall within the definition of “general contractor.” “Specialty contractor” includes a person who performs work regulated under ORS 446.395 (License required).

(19)

“Worker leasing company” means a person licensed under ORS 656.850 (License) (2) to perform the service of providing nontemporary workers by contract and for a fee to work for a client.

(20)

“Zero-lot-line dwelling” means a single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of attached units in which:

(a)

Each attached unit extends from foundation to roof with open space on two sides; and

(b)

Each dwelling unit is separated by a property line. [1971 c.740 §1; 1975 c.721 §1; 1977 c.537 §2; 1981 c.618 §8; 1983 c.616 §4; 1989 c.762 §7; 1989 c.928 §1; 1991 c.181 §1; 1993 c.18 §151; 1997 c.814 §1; 1999 c.325 §1; 2001 c.196 §2; 2001 c.197 §9; 2003 c.14 §440; 2003 c.675 §69; 2005 c.432 §6; 2005 c.609 §21; 2007 c.511 §1; 2007 c.541 §41; 2007 c.648 §§23,23a; 2007 c.836 §56; 2009 c.271 §1; 2009 c.757 §6; 2010 c.77 §4; 2011 c.170 §1; 2011 c.630 §§38,59; 2013 c.130 §§6,7; 2013 c.251 §§3,4; 2013 c.300 §§6,7; 2013 c.383 §§8,9; 2015 c.498 §§3,4; 2016 c.99 §1]

Source: Section 701.005 — Definitions, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html.

Notes of Decisions

Neither “structure” nor “residence” is vague. Thoren v. Builders Bd., 21 Or App 148, 533 P2d 1388 (1975)

Property owner developing property with intent to sell qualifies under definition of “contractor” as person constructing building “for another.” Tandem Properties, LLC v. Construction Contractors Board, 184 Or App 28, 55 P3d 541 (2002), Sup Ct review denied

Attorney General Opinions

Mobile home as personal or real property under this chapter, (1972) Vol 36, p 41; local registration requirements of a “specialty builder,” (1976) Vol 38, p 100; construing “appurtenance,” (1976) Vol 38, p 264

701.002
Short title
701.005
Definitions
701.010
Exemptions from licensure
701.013
Intent relating to certain business license requirements
701.015
Business license requirements in cities and metropolitan service districts
701.020
Certain cities exempt from application of ORS 701.015
701.021
License requirement
701.026
Subcontractor licensing
701.031
Evidence of doing business as contractor
701.035
Applicant required to be independent contractor to be eligible for license
701.038
Residential limited contractors
701.042
Residential or commercial developers
701.046
License application
701.050
Commercial contractor key employees
701.056
Licensing application fee
701.060
Licensing in another category
701.063
Term of license
701.068
Bonding requirements
701.073
Insurance required of licensed contractors
701.081
Residential contractors
701.082
Residential contractor continuing education requirements
701.083
Residential contractor specialized education programs
701.084
Commercial contractors
701.086
Key employee continuing education
701.088
Contractor rehabilitating illegal drug manufacturing site
701.091
Responsible managing individual
701.093
Change in responsible managing individual
701.094
Definition for ORS 701.098 and 701.102
701.098
Grounds for discipline
701.102
Sanction for past unresolved activity or outstanding matters
701.106
Sanction for violation or failure to comply with certain laws
701.107
Sanction for assisting evasion of obligations
701.108
Failure to comply with prevailing wage rate or other wage and hour standards for energy efficiency and sustainable technology projects
701.109
Reporting of final judgments
701.110
License suspension for unpaid determined wage claim
701.112
Continuation of board authority when change occurs in license status
701.114
Change in responsible managing individual or persons exercising control of contractor
701.117
Contractor to notify board of address change
701.119
Certification to participate in small scale local energy project program
701.120
Specialized education programs
701.122
Training requirements for individuals and businesses
701.128
Suit for damages for misrepresentation
701.131
License required to perfect lien or obtain judicial or administrative remedy
701.133
Notice of intent to file complaint
701.139
Complaint validity
701.140
Types of allowable complaints
701.143
Requirement for timely filing of complaints
701.145
Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures
701.146
Resolution of complaints involving work on large commercial structures or certain small commercial structures
701.149
Status reports
701.150
Determination of amount to be paid from bond
701.153
Recording of order as lien
701.157
Satisfaction of order against commercial contractor
701.160
Nonlawyer may represent certain forms of businesses before board
701.180
Alternative mediation or arbitration process
701.205
Construction Contractors Board
701.215
Officers
701.225
Investigatory powers of board
701.227
Disqualification from eligibility for certain public contracts
701.230
Board to provide names of unlicensed or improperly endorsed contractors to other state agencies
701.235
Rulemaking
701.238
Determination of licensing application fee
701.240
Provision of licensed contractors list to other state agencies
701.246
Confidentiality of information
701.250
Board to provide licensee’s status on request
701.255
Funds retained for collection of civil penalties
701.260
Appeal committee
701.265
Continuing education system for residential contractors
701.267
Agreements with continuing education providers
701.269
Residential general master builder certification program
701.272
Interagency agreements
701.295
Board duty to investigate and seek prosecution of illegal activity
701.305
Requirement for written contract with residential property owner
701.310
Cancellation of contract
701.312
Additional grounds for placing contractor on probation
701.315
Contents of contract for work on residential structure
701.320
Offer of warranty
701.325
Condition for obtaining building permit
701.330
Consumer notice form
701.335
Recommended maintenance schedule
701.340
Commercial structure warranty
701.345
Subcontractor list
701.348
Sewer contractor requirements
701.410
Definitions
701.420
Partial payment
701.430
Performance bond
701.435
Deposits in lieu of cash retainage
701.440
Applicability to federal projects
701.445
Home inspectors
701.450
Home inspector undertaking of repair work on inspected structure
701.455
Home inspector services contractor license
701.470
Licensing
701.475
Definitions for ORS 701.475 to 701.490
701.480
Certification
701.485
Standards of practice and professional conduct
701.490
Exemptions from certification, licensure and other requirements
701.495
Residential locksmith services contractor license
701.501
Home services contractor license
701.505
Definitions for ORS 701.505 to 701.515
701.510
License required to engage in lead-based paint activity
701.515
Licensing system
701.520
Construction Contractors Board Lead-Based Paint Activities Fund
701.527
Definitions for ORS 702.527 to 701.536
701.529
Certification and licensing requirements
701.532
Home energy assessor certification
701.534
Home energy performance score contractors
701.536
Assessor and contractor exemption from testing and continuing education
701.540
Licensing
701.545
Provision of accessible features list to purchaser
701.547
Model list of accessibility features
701.550
Notice of Department of Consumer and Business Services rules regarding thermostats containing mercury
701.555
Barrier-type exterior insulation and finish systems
701.560
Definitions for ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605
701.565
Notice of defect requirement
701.570
Secondary notice of defect
701.575
Availability of residence
701.580
Offer by contractor, subcontractor or supplier
701.585
Effect of notice of defect on time for commencing court action
701.595
Failure to follow notice of defect procedure
701.600
Nonapplicability of ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605
701.605
Recording of written warranty agreement
701.620
Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640
701.625
Progress payments
701.630
Payments to subcontractors and material suppliers
701.635
Suspension of performance
701.640
Prohibition against contrary provisions, covenants or clauses
701.645
Contracts and housing not subject to ORS 701.620 to 701.640
701.990
Criminal penalties
701.992
Civil penalties and other sanctions
701.995
Civil penalties for violations related to lead-based paint activities
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