ORS 447.060
Engaging in certain plumbing work not affected


(1)

ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) do not apply to a person:

(a)

Engaging in plumbing work when not so engaged for hire.

(b)

Using the services of regular employees in performing plumbing work for the benefit of property owned, leased or operated by the person. For purposes of this paragraph, “regular employee” means a person who is subject to the provisions of ORS 316.162 (Definitions for ORS 316.162 to 316.221) to 316.221 (Disposition of withheld amounts) and who has completed a withholding statement or an exemption certificate required by ORS 316.162 (Definitions for ORS 316.162 to 316.221) to 316.221 (Disposition of withheld amounts).

(c)

Using the services of an employee or contractor of a utility company, energy service provider or water supplier to install an approved low-flow showerhead or faucet aerator in existing plumbing fixtures. The devices installed under this paragraph are exempt from the certification, permit and inspection requirements of ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and ORS chapter 693.

(d)

Engaging in plumbing work on a recreational vehicle as defined by the State Plumbing Board by rule.

(2)

A landscape contracting business licensed under ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) is not required to be licensed under ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) to install, repair or maintain backflow assemblies for irrigation systems and ornamental water features if the work is performed by an individual who is licensed as required by ORS 671.615 (Installation of backflow assemblies) and is an owner or employee of the landscape contracting business. The repair and maintenance of the backflow assembly must be performed by a tester certified under ORS 448.279 (Certification of inspectors of cross-connections and testers of backflow assemblies). The licensing exemption established under this subsection does not exempt the landscape contracting business from the inspection and permit requirements of ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited).

(3)

This section applies to any person, including but not limited to, individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, joint stock companies, public and municipal corporations, political subdivisions, this state, the federal government and state or federal agencies. [Amended by 1955 c.548 §7; 1973 c.835 §226; 1981 c.438 §34; 1987 c.561 §3; 1987 c.604 §15; 1993 c.293 §2; 2001 c.181 §1; 2003 c.14 §267; 2005 c.609 §8; 2005 c.758 §12a; 2007 c.541 §3; 2017 c.364 §9; 2019 c.134 §11]

Source: Section 447.060 — Engaging in certain plumbing work not affected, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html.

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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