OAR 411-068-0070
Access and Inspection
(1)
The Division staff or authorized representative shall be permitted access to enter and inspect all registered facilities upon receipt of a complaint or other information that gives the Division cause to believe there exists a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the residents.(2)
If an authorized representative of the Division is denied access to enter and inspect a registered facility when investigating a complaint, such denial shall be grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew registration.(3)
When investigating a complaint, an authorized representative of the Division shall be permitted access to the residents of the facility in order to interview residents privately and to inspect copies of the residency agreement and other records maintained by the operator.(4)
Upon receipt of a complaint or request of the Division, state and local fire inspectors shall be permitted access to enter and inspect a facility regarding fire safety.(5)
Upon receipt of a complaint or request of the Division, state and local health officers shall be permitted access to enter and inspect a facility regarding health and sanitation.(6)
If the Division or a representative has reasonable cause to believe a facility subject to the requirements of ORS 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) to 443.500 (Investigation of registered facilities) is operating without registration, it may request permission to enter the facility to determine if it is in violation of ORS 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) to 443.500 (Investigation of registered facilities) and/or it may apply to the district or circuit courts for a search warrant.
Source:
Rule 411-068-0070 — Access and Inspection, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=411-068-0070.