ORS 447.072
Plumbing permit and inspection exemptions

  • rules
Notwithstanding ORS 455.610 (Low-Rise Residential Dwelling Code), the Department of Consumer and Business Services, with the approval of the State Plumbing Board, shall adopt rules to create an exemption from permit and inspection requirements for ordinary minor repairs in low-rise residential dwellings and commercial structures when the board finds that the plumbing does not involve any changes or alterations of the existing plumbing system. The exemption from the permit:

(1)

May not include new construction or replacement of water heaters or underground plumbing; and

(2)

Shall be available only to licensed plumbing contractors or persons described under ORS 693.020 (Persons and activities not regulated under chapter). [1993 c.520 §3; 1995 c.228 §1; 2003 c.14 §268; 2003 c.675 §8; 2005 c.758 §15]

Source: Section 447.072 — Plumbing permit and inspection exemptions; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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

Current through early 2026

§ 447.072. Plumbing permit & inspection exemptions's source at oregon​.gov