ORS 447.010
Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992

As used in ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties), unless the context requires otherwise:

(1)

“Board” means the State Plumbing Board established under ORS 693.115 (State Plumbing Board).

(2)

“Department” means the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(3)

“Director” means the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(4)

“Journeyman plumber” has the meaning given that term in ORS 693.010 (Definitions).

(5)

“Ordinary minor repairs” means the repair, replacement or maintenance of existing plumbing fixtures, appliances, appurtenances and related water supply and drain attachments for the purpose of restoring a plumbing installation to a safe and sanitary operating condition.

(6)

“Plumbing” is the art of installing, altering or repairing in or adjacent to or serving buildings:

(a)

Pipes, fixtures and other apparatus for bringing in the water supply and removing liquid and water-carried waste, including the water supply distributing pipes.

(b)

Fixtures and fixture traps.

(c)

Soil, waste and vent pipes.

(d)

House drain and house sewer to the sewer service lateral at the curb, or in the street, or alley, or other disposal terminal holding human or domestic sewage.

(e)

Storm water drainage, with their devices, appurtenances and connections.

(f)

Pipes, fixtures and other apparatus for medical gas, anesthetic waste gas and vacuum systems.

(g)

Solar heating and cooling systems. [Subsection (3) enacted as 1955 c.548 §2; 1957 c.300 §1; 1961 c.401 §1; 1973 c.734 §1; 1973 c.835 §221; 1981 c.438 §28; 1987 c.414 §26; 1993 c.520 §1; 1993 c.744 §65; 1999 c.723 §1; 2001 c.683 §25]

Source: Section 447.010 — Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html.

Attorney General Opinions

Department of Commerce’s authority concerning plumbing, (1976) Vol 37, p 1243

447.010
Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992 447.020
Plumbing to conform to state building code 447.023
Small restaurant requirements 447.026
Identification on potable water pipe required 447.040
Plumbing contractor license 447.060
Engaging in certain plumbing work not affected 447.065
Solar heating and cooling systems 447.070
Plumbing contractor license prerequisite to maintenance of legal action 447.072
Plumbing permit and inspection exemptions 447.076
Inspection of minor plumbing installations 447.080
City and county plumbing regulations 447.091
Contracts with sanitary districts and authorities and service districts for inspection of building sewers 447.095
Fee schedule 447.097
Disposition of moneys received under ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992 447.100
Restriction on tank-type water closets in certain buildings 447.115
“Compost toilet” defined 447.118
Standards for compost toilets 447.124
Inspection of compost toilets 447.140
Waste water and sewage from plumbing fixtures 447.145
Standards for fixtures 447.152
Plumbing products rules 447.154
Plumbing product exemption 447.156
Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited 447.210
Definitions for ORS 447.210 to 447.280 447.220
Purpose 447.230
Standards and specifications to eliminate architectural barriers 447.231
Rules to eliminate architectural barriers 447.233
Accessible parking space requirements 447.241
Standards for renovating, altering or modifying certain buildings 447.247
Elevators required 447.250
Waiver or modification of standards and specifications 447.255
Access to lottery-funded facilities by persons with disabilities 447.260
Rules 447.270
Cooperation with public officials and agencies required 447.275
Nonliability for emergency exit deficiencies 447.280
Enforcement powers 447.310
Standards for curbing 447.992
Civil penalties
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Current through early 2024

§ 447.010’s source at oregon​.gov