Oregon Administrative Code

918-650-0030 Fees — Expiration — Validation (1)(a) Area Development Fee. The area development fee is determined from Table 1-RV using the valuation for all facilities for which the permit is issued. The fees in Table 1-RV are based upon valuation Table 2-RV for recreation parks o…

918-650-0035 Plans and Specifications (1) Plans. With each application for a plan review the applicant must submit two sets of construction plans and specifications. Plans and specifications must be drawn to scale, of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the wo…

918-650-0040 Inspections (1)(a) General. All construction or work for which a permit is required must be subject to inspection by the building official; (b) It is be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to be accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither t…

918-650-0045 General Construction Requirements General: (1) Combination Parks. The portions of combination parks which are dedicated to campground, organizational camp, picnic park, mobile home park or recreational vehicle park use must be identified and each use must comply with…

918-650-0050 Toilets (1) Toilet facilities must be provided in every recreation park or organizational camp. They must be convenient and accessible and must be located within 500 feet of any recreational vehicle space or camping site not provided with an individual toilet facilit…

918-650-0055 Special Rules for Overnight Campgrounds (1) Spacing. Each camping space must be large enough to accommodate the designated class of recreational vehicle or tent and be located a minimum of ten feet from any other camping space, building or building appurtenance or an…

918-650-0060 Special Rules for Organizational Camps Sleeping Spaces. Permanently installed beds or bunks must have: (1) A minimum of 30 inches of lateral separation between beds and a minimum of 30-inch vertical separation between tiers of beds or between the top tier and the cei…

918-650-0065 Temporary Recreation Parks (1) The building official may exempt any requirement of these rules regarding toilets, waste water disposal, spacing or plan review and plan review fees, to meet special short-term campground needs if public health will not be endangered. (…

918-650-0070 Alternate, Materials and Interpretations; Appeals (1) These rules are not intended to prevent the use of any alternate material, design, or method of construction for recreation parks or organizational camps which the rules do not specifically prescribe, provided tha…

918-650-0075 Existing Parks (1) Parks or camps existing prior to September 18, 1987 may have their existing use continued if the use was legal at the time of construction, provided that this continued use is not a threat to life, health, property, and general welfare of the publi…

918-650-0080 Enforcement (1)(a) As set forth in ORS 455.680, the permit issuing authority with respect to the construction of recreation parks and organizational camps is the Division; (b) Delegation to municipalities. The Division may delegate to any municipality which requests …

918-674-0000 Application, Scope and Purpose (1) Application. The provisions of OAR 918-674-0000 through 918-674-0300 shall apply to all prefabricated structures other than a manufactured dwelling as defined under ORS 446.003. (2) Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to provide …

918-674-0005 Definitions The following definitions are in addition to those included in ORS 455.010, the Oregon Structural Specialty Code and the Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code. (1) “Approved” means approved by the Building Codes Division or certified third-par…

918-674-0013 Manufacturer Registration (1) All manufacturers of nonexempt prefabricated structures located in or being shipped into Oregon shall register with the Division. (2) Prefabricated structure plant registrations shall be renewed January 1 of each year by submitting an ap…

918-674-0015 Responsibility for Services (1) The Division shall be responsible for providing plan review and inspection services to prefabricated structure manufacturers who have not contracted with certified third-party agencies for these services. The Division shall be responsi…

918-674-0023 Codes and Standards (1) Except where otherwise specifically stated in this division of rules, all prefabricated construction shall be subject to the appropriate codes listed below: (a) The Oregon Structural Specialty Code; (b) The Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code; (c…

918-674-0025 Plumbing Exception In addition to the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code and the Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code, prefabricated structures that are entirely self-contained by the use of holding tanks and that are not intended to be connected to a public…

918-674-0033 Specific Use Structures Unless stated otherwise within this rule, this rule is applied retroactively from July 1, 2010. (1) When it can be demonstrated that compliance with strict requirements of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code or the Oregon Residential Specialt…

918-674-0038 Installations (1) Foundations and tie-downs for permanently-sited prefabricated structures shall be designed according to the requirements of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code or the Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code. (2) Foundations and tie-downs …

918-674-0043 Reciprocity Prefabricated structure manufacturers located outside Oregon but in a state having reciprocity with Oregon may ship prefabricated structures into Oregon for rent, lease, sale or installation provided the manufacturer is a registered manufacturer with the …

918-674-0055 Inspections (1)(a) Each prefabricated structure required to bear the State of Oregon insignia of compliance shall be inspected by the Division or a certified third-party agency in accordance with an approved compliance control program and the appropriate Oregon Speci…

918-674-0057 Alternative Inspection Pilot Program (1) There is established in the division an optional alternative inspection pilot program. The alternative inspection pilot program ends December 31, 2018. A manufacturer must continuously meet the requirements of this rule for co…

918-674-0060 Compliance Control Programs (1) The Division’s Compliance Control inspection services are maintained by the Division in accordance with the in-plant inspection procedure, and requires: (a) That all permits be obtained before delivery of any unit to a building site; a…

918-674-0065 Plan Requirements Plan Review Procedures: (1) Plans Required. Prefabricated structures constructed for use in Oregon shall be constructed to plans approved by the Division or a certified third-party agency. The Division or certified third-party agencies shall review …

918-674-0075 Out-of-State Applicant (1) All out-of-state manufacturers producing prefabricated structures for installation in the State of Oregon shall obtain the Division’s approval prior to production. Applications, plans and fees shall be submitted to the Division and be proce…

918-674-0085 Plan Approval, Renewal and Expiration (1) Design master plans may be valid for a period of 12 months or, if renewed, up to 36 months from the date of the original Division approval. Applications for renewal of plan approval shall be submitted no later than two months…

918-674-0090 Changes to Approved Plans (1) When a manufacturer changes any portion of a submitted design, or when a change is required by the Division or third-party agency, the manufacturer shall submit two copies of the plans and data detailing the changes for plan examination …

918-674-0095 Transfer of Approvals When there is a change of ownership of a manufacturing business which has the Division's plan approval, or has approvals to be utilized by another manufacturer, the change shall be considered to be a renewal submittal which requires application,…

918-674-0100 Change of Name or Address, or Ownership A manufacturer shall notify the Division in writing of any change of name, address or ownership within ten days of the change by submitting an updated manufacturer registration along with those fees required by OAR 918-674-0155…

918-674-0105 Production Discontinued by Manufacturer When a manufacturer discontinues production of an approved product the manufacturer shall immediately notify the Division and shall return all insignia allocated for such discontinued production. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS …

918-674-0115 Compliance and Right of Entry (1) The Division or a certified third-party agency may conduct inspections at a manufacturer’s plant or at the construction site to verify compliance with the approved plans. (2) Each prefabricated structure supplier or manufacturer shal…

918-674-0125 Proprietary Material All material submitted by the manufacturer to the Division or a third-party agency in the form of design plans, engineering data, test results, compliance control manual and other design information relating to the application shall be considered…

918-674-0130 Insignia(s) of Compliance Required (1) Each prefabricated structure, except as required in sections (2), (3) and (4) of this rule, manufactured for sale, lease, rent or installation in Oregon shall bear an Oregon insignia of compliance affixed to each section or modu…

918-674-0135 Lost or Damaged Insignia of Compliance (1) The owner of a prefabricated structure shall immediately notify the Division in writing of lost or damaged insignias of compliance. (2) Damaged insignia shall be promptly returned to the Division. Upon payment of a replaceme…

918-674-0145 Unit Identification Each prefabricated building and relocatable building unit on a production line shall have a specific identification serial number to assure continuity of inspections and the insignia is attached to the proper unit. Prefabricated building component…

918-674-0150 Components (1) Components Application. An application for approval of components shall include all design and engineering information necessary to verify the system’s performance and capabilities for its intended use. Each manufacturer of component products shall sub…

918-674-0155 State Fees (1) Filing Fee: Registration as a prefabricated structure manufacturer: (a) Each manufacturer or each plant manufacturing three or more relocatable structures per year $100; (b) Annual renewal of registration $20; (c) Administration fee for change of name,…

918-674-0200 Third-Party Inspection and Plan Review (1) A supplier or manufacturer of prefabricated structures may contract with a certified third-party agency for plan review and inspection services under the provisions of ORS Chapter 455 and these rules. (2) Nothing in these ru…

918-674-0210 Third-Party Certification Application (1) Applicants for third-party certification shall submit an application on Division-supplied forms. (2) The application for third-party agency certification shall contain at least the following: (a) Type of approval being reques…

918-674-0220 Inspector Certification Requirements (1) An Oregon certified third-party agency shall employ inspectors and plans examiners who are certified by the Division in accordance with OAR 918, division 098, 918-281-0030, 918-695-0400 and the following: (a) Each inspector or…

918-674-0230 Insurance Requirements (1) Oregon certified third-party agencies shall be protected with a minimum one million dollar general liability insurance policy. (2) All applicants for certification as a third-party agency shall provide proof of insurance, including but not …

918-674-0240 Conflict of Interest and Collusion (1) A third-party agency and its agents shall be free of any conflicts of interest, affiliation, influence, collusion, control or fraud involving any supplier or manufacturer of prefabricated structures with whom it has contracted t…

918-674-0250 Contractual Agreements (1) Oregon certified third-party agencies shall execute a written contract with any supplier or manufacturer of prefabricated structures for the performance of plan review or inspection services. (2) Contracts shall describe all services to be …

918-674-0260 Third-Party Certification Renewal (1) Oregon certified third-party agencies shall submit a request for certification renewal by April 1, 2000, and every three years thereafter. (2) The renewal request shall be submitted on forms supplied by the Division along with th…

918-674-0270 Revocation of Third-Party Certification and Appeal Process (1) The Division may deny, suspend, revoke or cancel a third-party agency’s certification if the Division finds the third-party agency has violated Oregon law, the Oregon Specialty Codes, these rules or has: …

918-674-0280 Record Keeping Requirements Third-party agencies shall maintain records and copies of plan review reports, inspection reports, test reports, insignia reports, inspector certifications, inspector continuing education and proof of insurance for a minimum of four years …

918-674-0290 Reporting Requirements (1) Each Oregon certified third-party agency shall submit a monthly activity report to the Division by the tenth day of each month for the preceding month. (a) The monthly activity report shall be on Division-supplied forms or submitted by elec…

918-674-0300 Monitoring of Third Parties (1) The Division shall conduct monitoring of certified third-party agencies with or without prior notice during any reasonable time. (2) The Division shall monitor the work performed by a third-party agency and may make additional observat…

918-674-0500 Application, Scope and Purpose (1) The provisions of OAR 918-674-0500 through 918-674-0910 apply to all prefabricated structures as defined in ORS 455.010. (2) The purpose of these rules is to provide uniform, minimum procedures for plan approval and inspection for t…

918-674-0510 Definitions The following definitions are in addition to those included in ORS 455.010 and ORS 455.705. Definitions in other rules adopted by the division or in Oregon adopted specialty codes apply where applicable to prefabricated structure construction provisions. …