Oregon Bulletin
March 1, 2011
Rule
Caption: Adopts carbon monoxide alarm
provisions amending the 2008 ORSC and 2010 OSSC.
Adm.
Order No.: BCD 1-2011
Filed with Sec. of
State: 2-15-2011
Certified to be
Effective: 2-15-11
Notice Publication
Date: 1-1-2011
Rules Amended: 918-460-0015, 918-480-0010
Subject: These rules implement a portion of House Bill 3450,
approved by the 2009 Legislature, known as the Lofgren and Zander Memorial Act.
The bill requires carbon monoxide alarms to be installed in Group R structures
(as identified in Section 315 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code) that is
either new construction or undergoes reconstruction, alteration, or repair
where a building permit is required. Group R structures are regulated under
either the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) or the Oregon Residential
Specialty Code (ORSC). The bill requires that these provisions become effective
April 1, 2011 amending both the 2010 OSSC and the 2008 ORSC, including Appendix
N in the 2010 OSSC for low-rise residential apartments.
Rules Coordinator: Stephanie Snyder—(503) 373-7438
918-460-0015
Amendments to the Oregon
Structural Specialty Code
The 2010 Oregon Structural Specialty Code is
adopted and amended pursuant to OAR chapter 918, division 8. Amendments adopted
for inclusion into the 2010 Oregon Structural Specialty Code are placed
in this rule, showing the section reference, a descriptive caption, and a short
description of the amendment.
(1) Effective January 1, 2011 the 2010 Oregon
Structural Specialty Code is amended by adding Section 1811 Radon Control
Methods for Public Buildings and Section 1812 Radon Control Methods for R-2 and
R-3 Occupancies.
(a) Radon mitigation provisions in Section 1811
applicable to new public buildings are adopted January 1, 2011 but do not
become enforceable until April 1, 2013 as authorized by Chapter 83, 2010 Laws
(Senate Bill 1025).
(b) Radon mitigation provisions in Section 1812
applicable to residential buildings indentified as Group R-2 or R-3 are adopted
January 1, 2011 but do not become enforceable until April 1, 2011 as authorized
by Chapter 83, 2010 Laws (Senate Bill 1025).
(2) Effective April 1, 2011 the 2010 Oregon
Structural Specialty Code Section 908 “Emergency Alarm Systems” is amended
by adding new subsection 908.7 requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
[Publications: Publications
referenced are available for review at the division. See division website for
information on where to purchase publications.]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 447.231, 447.247,
455.030, 455.110, 455.112, & 455.610
Stats. Implemented: ORS 447.247,
455.110 & 455.112
Hist.: BCA 18-1993, f. 8-24-93,
cert. ef. 8-29-93; BCA 28-1993, f. 10-22-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94; BCD 6-1994, f.
2-25-94, cert. ef. 5-1-94; BCD 22-1994, f. 9-28-94, cert. ef. 1-1-95; BCD
31-1994(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-23-94; BCD 32-1994, f. & cert. ef.
12-30-94; BCD 2-1995, f. & cert. ef. 2-9-95; BCD 5-1995, f. & cert. ef.
3-15-95; BCD 2-1996, f. 2-2-96, cert. ef. 4-1-96; BCD 6-1996, f. 3-29-96, cert.
ef. 4-1-96; BCD 12-1997, f. 9-10-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97; BCD 19-1998, f.
9-30-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98; BCD 24-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-1-98 thru
5-29-99; Temporary Rule repealed by BCD 3-1999, f. 3-12-99, cert. ef. 4-1-99;
BCD 5-1999, f. 6-17-99, cert. ef. 10-1-99; BCD 12-1999(Temp), f. 9-23-99, cert.
ef. 11-1-99 thru 4-28-00; BCD 2-2000 f. 1-14-00, cert. ef. 4-1-00; BCD 20-2000,
f. 9-15-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; BCD 8-2001, f. 7-17-01, cert. ef. 10-1-01; BCD
18-2001, f. 12-21-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02; BCD 14-2003, f. 8-13-03, cert. ef.
10-1-03; BCD 18-2003(Temp) f. & cert. ef. 11-14-03 thru 5-11-04; BCD
5-2004,f. & cert. ef. 4-1-04; BCD 16-2004, f. 9-24-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04; BCD
21-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-04; BCD 9-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef.
4-7-05 thru 9-30-05; BCD 14-2005, f. & cert. ef. 7-5-05; BCD 18-2005(Temp),
f. & cert. ef. 7-12-05 thru 9-30-05; BCD 22-2005, f. 9-29-05, cert. ef.
10-1-05; BCD 23-2005, f. 9-29-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05; BCD 1-2006, f. & cert.
ef. 2-1-06; BCD 9-2006, f. 6-30-2006, cert. ef. 7-1-06; BCD 1-2007, f. 2-15-07,
cert. ef. 4-1-07; BCD 9-2008(Temp), f. & cert ef. 6-25-08 thru 12-22-08;
BCD 20-2008, f. 9-30-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08; BCD 4-2010, f. 5-14-10, cert. ef.
7-1-10; BCD 19-2010, f. 12-30-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; BCD 1-2011, f. & cert.
ef. 2-15-11
918-480-0010
Amendments to the Oregon
Residential Specialty Code
(1) The Oregon Residential Specialty Code is
adopted and amended pursuant to OAR chapter 918, division 8. Amendments adopted
for inclusion into the Oregon Residential Specialty Code are placed in
this rule, showing the section reference and a descriptive caption.
(2) Effective April 1, 2008:
(a) The 2006 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as
published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
and amended by the division, is adopted to provide the plumbing provisions of
the Oregon Residential Specialty Code; and
(b) The 2008 Edition of the NFPA 70, National Electrical
Code as amended by the division is adopted to provide the electrical provisions
of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. See OAR chapter 918, division
305 for Oregon amendments to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
(3) During the phase-in period established in OAR
918-480-0005(3), plans designed to the 2005 Oregon Residential Specialty
Code must use the plumbing and electrical provisions included in that 2005
code. Plans that are designed to the 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code must use the plumbing and electrical provisions adopted in this rule.
(4) Effective October 1, 2008, the following sections
of the 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code are amended:
(a) Section R 109.1.4.1 Moisture content.
(b) Section R318.2 Moisture content.
(5) Effective February 1, 2009, following sections of
the 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code are amended:
(a) Section R602.10.9 Interior braced wall support.
(b) Section R613.2 Window sills is added
(c) Section R.613.2.1 Operation for emergency escape is
added
(d) Chapter 43 Referenced Standards.
(6) Effective October 1, 2009, the following sections
of the 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code are amended:
(a) Section AG106 Entrapment Protection For Swimming
Pool And Spa Suction Outlets is added.
(b) Section AG107 Abbreviations.
(c) Section AG108 Standards.
(7)(a) Effective January 1, 2010, the following
sections of the 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code are amended:
(A) Section R703.1 General
(B) Section R703.1.1 Exterior Wall Envelope
(b) Changes to the 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty
Code made by subsection (a) of this section are subject to a grace period
ending March 31, 2010. During the grace period, the building official must
approve installations that meet either the standard adopted under Section
R703.1 prior to this amendment or the standard established by this amendment.
(8) Effective January 1, 2011, the 2008 Oregon
Residential Specialty Code is amended by adopting Appendix F Radon
Control Methods. This provision is adopted January 1, 2011 but do not
become enforceable until April 1, 2011 as authorized by Chapter 83, 2010 Laws
(Senate Bill 1025).
(9) Effective April 1, 2011, the 2008 Oregon
Residential Specialty Code is amended for the purposes of adopting Section
R326, requirements for carbon monoxide alarms.
(10) Effective April 1, 2011, Appendix N of the 2010
Oregon Structural Specialty Code is amended for the purpose of adopting the
carbon monoxide alarm requirements in 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code,
Section R326.
NOTE: The amendments are published in their entirety in Table 2-R
beginning on page 9.
[Publications: Publications
referenced are available for review at the division. See division website for
information on where to purchase publications.]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 455.020, 455.110,
455.525 & 455.610
Stats. Implemented: ORS 455.610
Hist.: BCA 18-1993, f. 8-24-93,
cert. ef. 8-29-93; BCA 28-1993, f. 10-22-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94; BCA 29-1993, f.
11-24-93, cert. ef. 12-1-93; BCD 6-1995, f. 3-31-95, cert. ef. 4-1-95; BCD
3-1996, f. 2-2-96, cert. ef. 4-1-96; BCD 22-1996(Temp), f. 10-1-96, cert. ef.
10-4-96; BCD 5-1997, f. 3-21-97, cert. ef. 4-1-97; Administrative Reformatting
1-19-98; BCD 3-1998, f. 1-29-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98; BCD 19-1998, f. 9-30-98,
cert. ef. 10-1-98; BCD 3-2000, f. 1-14-00 cert. ef. 4-1-00; BCD 19-2000(Temp),
f.& cert. ef. 8-15-00 thru 2-10-01; BCD 32-2000, f. 12-27-00, cert. ef.
1-1-01; BCD 3-2001, f. 2-9-01, cert. ef. 3-1-01; BCD 2-2002, f. 3-5-02, cert.
ef. 4-1-02; BCD 22-2002(Temp), f. 9-13-02 cert. ef. 10-1-02 thru 3-29-03; BCD
30-2002, f. 12-6-02, cert. ef. 1-1-03; BCD 1-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef.
1-10-03 thru 3-31-03; BCD 33-2002, f. 12-20-02 cert. ef. 4-1-03; BCD 15-2004,
f. 9-10-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04; BCD 5-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-28-05; BCD 9-2006,
f. 6-30-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06; BCD 1-2007, f. 2-15-07, cert. ef. 4-1-07; BCD
5-2008, f. 2-22-08, cert. ef. 4-1-08; BCD 13-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef.
7-3-08 thru 12-30-08; BCD 21-2008, f. 9-30-08, cert. ef. 10-1-08; BCD
24-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-6-08 thru 4-1-09; BCD 1-2009, f. 1-30-09,
cert. ef. 2-1-09; BCD 8-2009, f. 9-30-09, cert. ef. 10-1-09; BCD 5-2010, f.
5-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; BCD 19-2010, f. 12-30-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; BCD
1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-11
Rule
Caption: Adopts 2011 Oregon Plumbing Specialty
Code.
Adm.
Order No.: BCD 2-2011
Filed with Sec. of
State: 2-15-2011
Certified to be
Effective: 2-15-11
Notice Publication
Date: 1-1-2011
Rules Amended: 918-690-0300, 918-690-0410, 918-690-0420,
918-750-0100, 918-750-0110
Rules Repealed: 918-690-0310, 918-690-0325, 918-690-0330,
918-690-0360, 918-690-0430, 918-750-0120, 918-750-0130, 918-750-0140,
918-750-0150, 918-750-0160, 918-750-0170, 918-750-0180, 918-750-0190
Subject: These rules adopt the 2011 Oregon Plumbing Specialty
Code based upon 2009 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials with Oregon
specific amendments. Additionally, the rules include some non-substantive
housekeeping changes to administrative rule that provide clarity and
consistency among the division’s rules.
Rules Coordinator: Stephanie Snyder—(503) 373-7438
918-690-0300
Reasonable Notice to Interested
Parties
Before the adoption, amendment or repeal of any rule
relating to plumbing under ORS Chapters 447 or 693, the Building Codes Division
shall give notice of the intended action:
(1) In the Secretary of State’s Bulletin referred to in
ORS 183.360 at least 21 days prior to the effective date; and
(2) By mailing a copy of the notice to notifying
persons and organizations on the interested parties mailing list established
under ORS 183.335(7); (8) and OAR 918-001-0210.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.341
Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.341
Hist.: DC 2-1983, f. & ef.
1-3-83; Renumbered from 814-020-0000; BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98,
Renumbered from 918-690-0000; BCD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-11
918-690-0410
Cross Reference to Statutes
Statutory plumbing definitions are generally in ORS
447.010 and 693.010. The following are among words defined by statute:
(1) “Board” is defined in ORS 447.010;
(2) “Building sewer” is defined in ORS 701.348;
(3) “Journeyman Plumber” is defined in ORS 693.010;
(4) “Limited Specialty Plumber” is defined by ORS
693.103;
(5) “Plumbing” is defined in ORS 447.010.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 447.020
Stats. Implemented: ORS 447.020
Hist.: BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98,
cert. ef. 4-1-98; BCD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-11
918-690-0420
Definitions
Scope of definitions:
(1) “Administrator” means the Administrator of the
Building Codes Division.
(2) “Alterations” means to change, to take away, or to
add to.
(3) “Apprenticeship Plumbing Experience” means
experience equivalent to the training standards of the Oregon State
Apprenticeship Program for the specific category of plumber.
(4) “Commercial or Industrial Installation” means an
installation of plumbing fixtures in a commercial or public building and in
areas of an apartment building, hotel, motel, or similar residential structure,
open and available for use by the public at large, or by employees.
(5) “Division” means the Building Codes Division.
(6) “Equivalent Experience” means legal work experience
gained outside the State of Oregon equal to general journeyman plumbing
experience or apprenticeship plumbing experience.
(7) “Existing Work” is defined in the Oregon
Plumbing Specialty Code.
(8) “General Journeyman Plumbing Experience” means
experience equivalent to the standards required for completion of the Oregon
State Apprenticeship Program.
(9) “Inspection” means careful investigation, critical
examination, or official examination and review of the plumbing installation at
the site of the installation.
(10) “Limited Specialty Plumber” means any person
holding a valid limited specialty plumber’s certificate of competency issued
under ORS 693.103 and these rules.
(11) “Medical Gas” means any gas and vacuum system or
equipment intended for medical and dental procedures in health care and
non-health care facilities within the scope of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty
Code as defined in OAR 918-750-0110.
(12) “Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code” means the
combined codes and standards adopted in OAR 918-750-0110.
(13) “Solar Heating and Cooling System” means any
configuration of plumbing equipment and components to collect, convey, store
and convert the sun’s energy for the purpose of heating or cooling potable
water.
(14) “Water Supply System” is defined in the Oregon
Plumbing Specialty Code.
[Publications: Publications
referenced are available for review from the agency.]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 447.010, 447.020,
455.110 & 693.103
Stats. Implemented: ORS 447.010,
447.020, 455.110 & 693.103
Hist.: DC 4, f. 8-13-71, ef.
9-11-71; DC 25-1978, f. 9-5-78, ef. 9-20-78; Renumbered from 814-021-0500; DC
2-1983, f. & ef. 1-3-83; Renumbered from 814-020-0006; BCA 18-1991, f.
& cert. ef. 6-12-91; BCA 19-1993(Temp), 8-26-93, cert. ef. 9-1-93; BCA
26-1993, f. 10-22-93, cert. ef. 11-1-93; BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef.
4-1-98, Renumbered from 918-690-0005; BC-22-2000, f. 9-19-00, cert. ef.
10-1-00; BCD 13-2002, f. 6-28-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02; BCD 24-2004, f. 12-15-04,
cert. ef. 4-1-05; BCD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-11
918-750-0100
Scope of the Oregon Plumbing
Specialty Code
(1) The Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code is
applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all municipalities.
(2) Municipalities may not enact or enforce any
ordinance, rule or regulation in conflict with the Oregon Plumbing Specialty
Code.
(3) The Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code applies
to all plumbing installations as addressed in ORS 447.020 including one- and
two-family dwellings of three stories or less within the scope of the Oregon
Residential Specialty Code.
(4) The
provisions of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code apply to the erection,
installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or
maintenance of plumbing systems in commercial buildings, industrial buildings,
prefabricated structures, and dwellings.
[Publications: Publications
referenced are available for review from the agency.]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 447.020
Stats. Implemented: ORS 447.020
Hist.: BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98,
cert. ef. 4-1-98; BCD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-11
918-750-0110
Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code
Effective April 1, 2011, the 2011 Oregon Plumbing
Specialty Code consists of the following:
(1) The 2009 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing
Code, Third Printing, Chapters 1–11, 13, 14, 15 and 16, Appendices A, B, D, E, and L published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, and further amended by the division. Appendices F, I, K, and M are not adopted as part of the Oregon Plumbing
Specialty Code; and
(2) Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems Standard NFPA
99C-2002 Edition as published by the National Fire Protection Association.
[Publications: Publications are
available for review at the division. See division website for information on
where to purchase publications.]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 447.020, 455.020,
455.030 & 455.110
Stats. Implemented: ORS 447.020,
455.020, 455.030 & 455.110
Hist.: DC 40, f. 1-6-75, ef.
2-1-75; DC 99, f. 9-2-77, ef. 11-1-77; DC 15-1979(Temp), f. 12-21-79, ef.
1-1-80; DC 2-1980, f. 2-14-80, ef. 3-1-80; DC 3-1980, f. & ef. 2-14-80; DC
4-1981, f. 5-15-81, ef. 7-1-81; DC 9-1981, f. & ef. 7-6-81; DC
14-1981(Temp), f. 10-30-81, ef. 11-6-81; DC 15-1982(Temp) f. & ef. 5-5-82;
DC 1-1983, f. & ef. 1-3-83; DC 28-1984, f. 9-5-84, ef. 10-15-84; DC
10-1985, f. & ef. 4-1-85; DC 4-1987, f. & ef. 3-4-87; DC 11-1987, f.
& ef. 4-21-87; Renumbered from 814-021-0005; BCA 27-1989, f. 12-5-89, cert.
ef. 1-1-90; BCA 14-1990, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-90; BCA 42-1991, f. &
cert. ef. 12-23-91; BCA 19-1993(Temp), f. 8-26-93, cert. ef. 9-1-93; BCA
26-1993, f. 10-22-93, cert. ef. 11-1-93; BCD 4-1996, f. 2-29-96, cert. ef.
4-1-96; BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98, Renumbered from 918-750-0010;
BCD 7-1999, f. 6-21-99, cert. ef. 4-1-2000; BCD 6-2000, f. 3-15-00, cert. ef.
4-1-00; BCD 27-2000, f. 10-13-00 cert. ef. 10-01-01; BCD 24-2004, f. 12-15-04,
cert. ef. 4-1-05; BCD 4-2008, f. 2-21-08, cert. ef. 4-1-08; BCD 2-2011, f.
& cert. ef. 2-15-11
Notes
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