ORS 455.083
Enjoining violations of state building code

If the Department of Consumer and Business Services has reason to believe that any person has been engaged, or is engaging, or is about to engage in any violation of the state building code or of ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations), 446.225 (Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards) to 446.285 (Advisory board training and education programs), 446.395 (License required) to 446.420 (License required to maintain action), 479.510 (Short title) to 479.945 (Restricted energy contractor’s license), 479.950 (Minimum safety standards) or 480.510 (Short title) to 480.670 (Civil penalty for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Law violations) or this chapter or ORS chapter 447, 460 or 693 or any rule adopted under those statutes, the department may, without bond, bring suit in the name and on behalf of the State of Oregon in the circuit court of any county of this state to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with the state building code and ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations), 446.225 (Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards) to 446.285 (Advisory board training and education programs), 446.395 (License required) to 446.420 (License required to maintain action), 479.510 (Short title) to 479.945 (Restricted energy contractor’s license), 479.950 (Minimum safety standards) and 480.510 (Short title) to 480.670 (Civil penalty for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Law violations) and this chapter, and ORS chapter 447, 460 or 693 and any rule adopted under those statutes. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or writ of mandamus shall be granted. [2013 c.324 §3]
Note: 455.083 (Enjoining violations of state building code) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 455.083 — Enjoining violations of state building code, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors455.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

455.010
Definitions for ORS chapter 455 455.015
Legislative findings 455.020
Purpose 455.022
Appropriation of program fees established by department rule 455.028
Interagency agreements 455.030
Rulemaking 455.035
Effective date of rules 455.040
State building code preempts local ordinances and rules 455.042
State building code administrative regions 455.044
Tri-County Building Industry Service Center 455.046
Installation labels 455.048
Rules 455.050
Building permits 455.055
Uniform permit, inspection and certificate of occupancy requirements 455.058
Investigation fee for work commenced without permit 455.060
Rulings on acceptability of material, design or method of construction 455.062
Provision of technical submissions 455.065
Alternative regulatory options for emerging technologies 455.068
Applicability of construction standards to winery 455.070
Report of suspected code violation 455.080
Inspector may require proof of compliance 455.083
Enjoining violations of state building code 455.085
Publication 455.090
Building codes information and services system or network 455.093
Definition for ORS 455.095, 455.097 and 455.185 455.095
Electronic access to building code and construction-related information and services 455.097
Electronic access system development and implementation 455.098
Minimum standards and statewide consistency in electronic processes 455.100
Duties of director 455.110
Other duties of director 455.112
Elimination of unclear, duplicative, conflicting or inadequate provisions 455.117
Adoption of rules governing licensing, certification or registration 455.122
Combinations of licenses 455.125
Denial, suspension, conditioning or revocation of license, certificate, registration or other authorization 455.127
Disqualification from obtaining license, registration, certificate or certification 455.129
Additional grounds for denial, suspension, conditioning or revocation of license, certificate, registration or application 455.132
Building Codes Structures Board 455.135
Residential and Manufactured Structures Board 455.138
Electrical and Elevator Board 455.140
Mechanical Board 455.144
Terms 455.146
Frequency of board meetings 455.148
Comprehensive municipal building inspection programs 455.150
Selective municipal building inspection programs 455.152
Objections to municipal assumption of building inspection program 455.153
Municipal authority to administer specialty code or building requirements 455.154
Alternative permit and inspection program 455.155
Statewide permit and inspection system for minor construction work 455.156
Municipal investigation and enforcement of certain violations 455.157
Process for municipal imposition of monetary penalties 455.158
Verification of required license prior to issuance of permit 455.160
Failure to provide timely inspections or plan reviews prohibited 455.165
Standards for building codes information collected and maintained by municipalities 455.170
Director delegation of certain duties 455.175
Restriction on city or county refusal of building permit in residential subdivision 455.180
Restriction on city or county refusal to issue building permit 455.185
Agreements for full, divided, mutual or joint administration and enforcement 455.188
Fee revenue generated under agreement 455.192
Staffing and other resources for building code administration and enforcement 455.195
Fees charged following surrender or abandonment of municipal building inspection program 455.198
Fee surcharge use 455.200
Policies and procedures 455.202
Definitions 455.204
Ratification of contract building official’s discretionary decision 455.206
Building official as public official 455.208
Requirements for continued procurement of contract building official’s services 455.210
Fees 455.220
Surcharge on building permit fees 455.230
Use of Consumer and Business Services Fund moneys 455.240
Revenues from sales of building codes publications 455.310
Single-family residence repair and maintenance exempt from codes 455.312
Exemption from code of structures for out-of-state delivery 455.315
Exemption of agricultural buildings, agricultural grading, equine facilities and dog training facilities 455.320
Owner-built dwellings exempt from certain structural code provisions 455.325
Definitions for ORS 455.325 to 455.350 455.330
Counties authorized to exempt owner-built dwellings in rural areas from structural code 455.335
Rural areas to be mapped 455.340
Code requirements to which exemption may not apply 455.345
Permit, fee, plan check and inspection provisions apply 455.350
Purchaser’s remedies 455.355
Rules governing mercury thermostats 455.360
Carbon monoxide alarms 455.365
Radon mitigation standards 455.380
Department as final authority on agriculture workforce housing 455.390
Definitions for ORS 455.020, 455.390, 455.395 and 455.400 455.395
Admissibility of data or agreements as evidence 455.400
Effect of seismic rehabilitation provisions on exclusive remedy 455.405
Recreational vehicle conversion to structure 455.410
Relocated buildings 455.412
Review of state building code provisions regarding certain smoke alarms and smoke detectors 455.415
Identification badges 455.417
Provision of electric service capacity for charging electric vehicles in newly constructed buildings 455.420
Individual electric meters required in multifamily residential buildings 455.422
New construction 455.425
Low-income elderly housing multiservice rooms required 455.427
Prohibition of certain refrigerants 455.430
Reciprocity for prefabricated structures 455.440
When site soil analysis required 455.445
Indoor air quality standards for public areas and office workplaces 455.446
Tsunami inundation zone 455.447
Regulation of certain structures vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis 455.448
Entry and inspection of earthquake-damaged structures 455.449
Unsafe condition resulting from earthquake damage 455.450
Prohibited acts 455.453
Additional prohibitions 455.455
Building inspection and plan review 455.457
Licensing specialty code inspectors and plan reviewers 455.459
Specialty code inspection and plan review 455.461
Specialty code inspectors and plan reviewers 455.463
Specialty code inspection and plan review 455.465
Department and municipalities to designate persons licensed to conduct specialty code inspection and plan review 455.466
Rapid approval assessment for essential projects 455.467
Timelines for approval or disapproval of certain specialty code building plans 455.468
Electronic submission of application materials 455.469
Municipal building inspection program to include certain policies and ordinances 455.471
Specialty code inspection and plan review fee authority 455.473
Disposition of certain fees received by department 455.475
Appeal of decision of building official 455.477
Requirement for suit filed by licensed specialty code inspector or plan reviewer 455.479
Application to specialty inspections identified by department 455.481
Application to inspection and plan review for prefabricated structures 455.483
Electrical and plumbing code plan review 455.485
Special consideration for rural or remote areas 455.490
Legislative findings 455.492
Construction Industry Energy Board 455.496
Standards relating to energy use and energy efficiency aspects of specialty codes 455.500
Reach Code 455.505
Uniform energy conservation standards 455.511
State Building Code energy efficiency goals and standards 455.525
Rules for energy conservation and passive solar energy in structures 455.530
Authority to receive money and to contract 455.535
Exercise of departmental authority and discretion to aid in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions 455.560
Definitions for ORS 455.560 to 455.580 455.565
Purpose of ORS 455.560 to 455.580 455.570
Maximum lighting standards for new public buildings 455.573
Outdoor shielded lighting fixtures 455.575
Advisory lighting standards for public buildings constructed before July 1, 1978 455.580
Status of powers of director 455.595
Energy Efficient Construction Account 455.610
Low-Rise Residential Dwelling Code 455.612
Building code standards for wildfire hazard mitigation 455.614
Mapping tool for wildfire hazard mitigation 455.616
Construction standards for small homes 455.622
Certification of inspectors 455.625
Rules for permits 455.626
Rules for accommodating technology 455.627
Minor electrical installation inspection program 455.628
Plan review exemption 455.630
Enforcement 455.640
Definitions for ORS 455.640 to 455.645 455.642
Application 455.645
Certain plans for structures of public assembly to be certified 455.675
Authorized substitutions in codes adopted by reference 455.680
Plan approval and permits for recreation or picnic park or camp 455.685
Review of plans and specifications to determine compliance 455.690
Appeal to advisory boards 455.700
Validity of certain building permits 455.705
Prefabricated structures plan approval and inspections 455.715
Definitions for ORS 455.715 to 455.740 455.720
Standards and qualifications for personnel 455.723
Specialized building inspectors 455.725
Certification of personnel training programs 455.730
Certification of personnel required 455.732
Certification of inspectors to perform duties in building code administrative regions 455.735
Issuance and renewal of certificates 455.737
Experience and training outside Oregon 455.740
Denial of certificate 455.770
Investigation of municipality, building official or inspector 455.775
Enforcement authority of director 455.800
Definitions for ORS 455.800 to 455.820 455.805
Criteria for granting of master builder status 455.810
Certificates 455.815
Establishment of master builder programs 455.820
Plan review and verification 455.895
Civil penalties 455.897
Criminal penalties

Current through early 2026

§ 455.083. Enjoining violations of state building code's source at oregon​.gov