ORS 468A.505
Removal

  • exceptions
  • confirmation of removal
  • rules

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Ordinances and Regulations for Wood-Burning Appliances

EPA, May 16, 2023

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(1)

In connection with the sale of a residential structure, all used solid fuel burning devices, other than cookstoves, in the residential structure or on the real property sold with the residential structure, must be removed and destroyed unless the solid fuel burning devices were certified for sale as new:

(a)

By the United States Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to 40 C.F.R. part 60, subpart AAA; or

(b)

By the Department of Environmental Quality pursuant to ORS 468A.465 (Certification requirements for new solid fuel burning devices).

(2)

Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if pursuant to ORS 468A.465 (Certification requirements for new solid fuel burning devices) the Environmental Quality Commission adopts more stringent standards than those described in subsection (1) of this section for the certification of new solid fuel burning devices, the commission by rule may require the removal and destruction of some or all used solid fuel burning devices certified for sale as new under less stringent standards if:

(a)

The used solid fuel burning devices were manufactured at least 15 years prior to the date on which the commission adopts more stringent standards; or

(b)

The used solid fuel burning devices are located in a nonattainment area in this state that does not attain compliance with standards for particulate matter established by the commission pursuant to ORS 468A.025 (Air purity standards).

(3)

This section does not apply to:

(a)

Masonry heaters;

(b)

Masonry fireplaces described in ORS 468A.485 (Definitions for ORS 468A.460 to 468A.515) (4)(b)(A); and

(c)

Central, wood-fired furnaces described in ORS 468A.485 (Definitions for ORS 468A.460 to 468A.515) (4)(b)(E).

(4)

The removal and destruction of a used solid fuel burning device under this section is the responsibility of the seller of the residential structure, unless the seller and buyer agree in writing that it is the buyer’s responsibility. If the seller retains responsibility, the seller shall remove and destroy the device prior to the closing date of the sale of the residential structure. If the buyer accepts responsibility, the buyer shall remove and destroy the device within 30 days after the closing date of the sale of the residential structure.

(5)

The person responsible for removal and destruction of a used solid fuel burning device under this section shall provide to the department written confirmation of the removal and destruction, pursuant to rules adopted by the commission.

(6)

The failure of a seller or buyer of a residential structure to comply with this section does not invalidate an instrument of conveyance executed in the sale. [1991 c.752 §10c; 2009 c.387 §10]

Source: Section 468A.505 — Removal; exceptions; confirmation of removal; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors468A.­html.

468A.005
Definitions for air pollution laws 468A.010
Policy 468A.015
Purpose of air pollution laws 468A.020
Application of air pollution laws 468A.025
Air purity standards 468A.030
When liability for violation not applicable 468A.035
General comprehensive plan 468A.040
Permits 468A.045
Activities prohibited without permit 468A.050
Classification of air contamination sources 468A.055
Notice prior to construction of new sources 468A.060
Duty to comply with laws, rules and standards 468A.065
Furnishing copies of rules and standards to building permit issuing agencies 468A.070
Measurement and testing of contamination sources 468A.075
Variances from air contamination rules and standards 468A.080
Air and water pollution control permit for geothermal well drilling and operation 468A.085
Residential open burning of vegetative debris 468A.100
Definitions for ORS 468A.010 and 468A.100 to 468A.180 468A.105
Formation of regional air quality control authorities 468A.110
Waiver of population requirements 468A.115
Nature of authority 468A.120
Board of directors 468A.125
Board where population requirement waived 468A.130
Advisory committee 468A.135
Function of authority 468A.140
Assumption, retention and transfer of control over classes of air contamination sources 468A.145
Contract for commission to retain authority under ORS 468A.135 468A.150
Conduct of public hearings 468A.155
Rules authorizing regional permit programs 468A.160
Expansion or dissolution of authority 468A.165
Compliance with state standards required 468A.170
Payment of costs of services to authority by state 468A.175
State aid 468A.180
Payment of certain court costs not required 468A.200
Legislative findings 468A.205
Policy 468A.210
Definitions for ORS 352.823 and 468A.200 to 468A.260 468A.215
Oregon Global Warming Commission 468A.220
Ex officio nonvoting members 468A.225
Meetings 468A.230
Rules 468A.235
Coordination of state and local efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 468A.240
Recommendations 468A.245
Outreach strategy 468A.250
Mandate of Oregon Global Warming Commission 468A.255
Citizen advisory groups 468A.260
Report to Legislative Assembly 468A.265
Definitions 468A.266
Low carbon fuel standards 468A.268
Conditions for considering biodiesel as low carbon fuel 468A.271
Clean fuels program design requirements 468A.272
Fuel supply forecast 468A.273
Forecast deferral 468A.274
Emergency deferral 468A.276
Credit clearance markets 468A.277
Rules 468A.279
Motor vehicle pollution control systems 468A.280
Electricity 468A.290
Oregon Climate Corps 468A.292
Oregon Climate Corps Fund 468A.300
Definitions 468A.305
Purpose 468A.310
Federal operating permit program approval 468A.315
Emission fees for major sources 468A.320
Accountability for costs of program 468A.325
Priority of department work schedule 468A.327
Requirement for adoption, amendment or repeal of rules 468A.330
Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program 468A.335
Definitions 468A.337
Individual air contamination source program 468A.339
Pilot program 468A.341
Clean Communities Fund 468A.343
Public meetings 468A.345
Fees 468A.350
Definitions for ORS 468A.350 to 468A.400 468A.355
Legislative findings 468A.360
Motor vehicle emission and noise standards 468A.363
Purpose of ORS 468A.363, 468A.365, 468A.400 and 815.300 468A.365
Certification of motor vehicle pollution control systems and inspection of motor vehicles 468A.370
Cost-effective inspection program 468A.375
Notice to state agencies concerning certifications 468A.380
Licensing of personnel and equipment 468A.385
Determination of compliance of motor vehicles 468A.387
Operating schedules for testing stations 468A.390
Designation of areas of the state subject to motor vehicle emission inspection program 468A.395
Bond or letter of credit 468A.400
Fees 468A.405
Authority to limit motor vehicle operation and traffic 468A.410
Administration and enforcement of rules adopted under ORS 468A.405 468A.415
Legislative findings 468A.420
Oxygenated motor vehicle fuels 468A.455
Police enforcement 468A.460
Policy 468A.465
Certification requirements for new solid fuel burning devices 468A.467
Prohibition on burning certain materials in solid fuel burning devices 468A.485
Definitions for ORS 468A.460 to 468A.515 468A.490
Residential Solid Fuel Heating Air Quality Improvement Fund 468A.495
Prohibition on installation of used solid fuel burning devices 468A.500
Prohibition on sale of noncertified solid fuel burning devices 468A.505
Removal 468A.515
Residential solid fuel heating curtailment program requirements 468A.550
Definitions for ORS 468A.550 to 468A.620 and 468A.992 468A.555
Policy to reduce open field burning 468A.560
Applicability of open field burning, propane flaming and stack and pile burning statutes 468A.565
Use of certified alternative thermal field sanitizer 468A.570
Classification of atmospheric conditions 468A.575
Permits for open burning, propane flaming or stack or pile burning 468A.580
Permits 468A.585
Memorandum of understanding with State Department of Agriculture 468A.590
Duties of State Department of Agriculture 468A.595
Commission rules to regulate burning pursuant to ORS 468A.550 to 468A.620 468A.597
Duty to dispose of straw 468A.600
Standards of practice and performance 468A.605
Duties of Department of Environmental Quality 468A.610
Acreage permitted to be open burned, propane flamed or stack or pile burned 468A.612
Field burning prohibition in critical nonburn areas 468A.615
Registration of acreage to be burned 468A.620
Experimental field sanitization 468A.625
Definitions for ORS 468A.630 to 468A.645 468A.630
Legislative findings 468A.635
Restrictions on sale, installation and repairing of items containing chlorofluorocarbons and halon 468A.640
Department program to reduce use of and recycle compounds 468A.645
State Fire Marshal 468A.650
Legislative findings 468A.655
Prohibition on sale or promotion 468A.660
Wholesale transactions permitted 468A.700
Definitions for ORS 468A.700 to 468A.760 468A.705
Legislative findings 468A.707
Asbestos abatement program 468A.710
License required for asbestos abatement project 468A.715
Licensed contractor required 468A.720
Qualifications for license 468A.725
Grounds for license suspension or revocation 468A.730
Worker certificate required 468A.735
Alternatives to protection requirements 468A.740
Accreditation requirements 468A.745
Rules 468A.750
Fee schedule 468A.755
Exemptions 468A.757
Residential asbestos surveys 468A.760
Content of bid advertisement 468A.775
Indoor air quality sampling 468A.780
Schedule of fees 468A.785
Pilot programs 468A.790
Memorandum of understanding with State Department of Agriculture 468A.793
Goal to reduce excess lifetime risk of cancer due to exposure to diesel engine emissions 468A.795
Definitions 468A.796
School buses 468A.797
Standards for certified cost of qualifying replacement, repower or retrofit 468A.799
Standards for qualifying replacements, repowers and retrofits 468A.801
Clean Diesel Engine Fund 468A.803
Uses of Clean Diesel Engine Fund 468A.805
Environmental Mitigation Trust Agreement moneys 468A.807
Rules 468A.810
Certification of approved retrofit technologies 468A.813
Voluntary emission control label program 468A.820
Community emission reduction credit banks 468A.830
Program for environmental and public health impacts of wildfire smoke 468A.833
Grants, contracts and agreements for community responses to wildfire smoke 468A.836
Program to support community monitoring of air quality conditions caused by wildfire smoke 468A.990
Penalties for air pollution offenses 468A.992
Civil penalties for open field burning violations
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