OAR 166-450-0040
Facilities Records


The General Schedule is applicable to the facilities records of community colleges. Retention periods apply to the official copy of all public records, regardless of medium or physical format, created or stored by the above specified agencies. Please note the exceptions to this General Schedule listed in OAR 166-030-0027 (Public Records Retention and Disposition Authorization (Local Agencies)) before disposing of records.

(1)

Building and Grounds Repair, Remodeling, and Construction Records: Records document the condition, upkeep, and routine maintenance of college buildings and grounds and the planning, administration, and implementation of current and potential capital construction projects on campus. It also documents remodeling and construction projects. Also used to forecast needs for projects and as a reference to projects completed. Records may include but are not limited to floor plans; specifications, layouts; sketches; maintenance agreements; work logs; fire marshal’s compliance and other building inspection reports; permits project descriptions and requirements; plan reviews; project schedules; and related documentation and correspondence. Series may also include records of remodeling or construction due to American Disability Act (ADA) requirements. (Minimum retention: Contracts or agreements documenting building construction, alterations, or repair: 10 years after substantial completion (ORS 12.080 (Action on certain contracts or liabilities) and 12.135 (Action for damages from construction, alteration or repair of improvement to real property)); Other records: for the life of the structure).

(2)

Facilities Inventory Records: Records document the value of lands and buildings owned by the college and of the changes in utilization of space due to remodeling, minor reallocation, and new construction. Records may include but are not limited to inventories which list each campus building and parcel of real estate; the date acquired; property description; utilization of building space records; operating and maintenance cost records; inventory and other working documents which include the building name, room number and condition, type of space, and square footage; and related documentation and correspondence. Records include the records of buildings and lands on the main as well as branch or outreach campuses. (Minimum retention: Until superseded).

(3)

Prevailing Wage Reports Records: Records document the prevailing wage rate schedule for workers on college construction projects. Records contain the certified payroll records of construction companies engaged in college projects. This information on prevailing wages is supplied to unions and other interested parties. Records may also contain annual planned project list and other documentation furnished by the Bureau of Labor and Industry. (Minimum retention: five years after completion of project).

(4)

Swimming Pool Operation and Maintenance Records: Records document the operation and maintenance of college swimming pools. The records include water quality tests; records of filling, emptying and cleaning; operating and safety equipment repair and maintenance; and equipment warranties. (Minimum retention: Equipment records: for life of structure; Maintenance records: five years).

(5)

Utility Systems and Equipment Operation Manuals and Maintenance Records: Records document the operations and maintenance of college utilities equipment. Records may include but are not limited to permits; equipment operations logs; mechanical readings charts; equipment maintenance histories; and correspondence. (Minimum retention: Until equipment no longer in service).
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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