ORS 480.520
Purpose of ORS 480.510 to 480.670

The purpose of ORS 480.510 (Short title) to 480.670 (Civil penalty for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Law violations) is to protect the safety of the people of Oregon and to protect property situated in Oregon from the hazard of fires and explosions caused by boilers and pressure vessels. To accomplish this purpose the Legislative Assembly intends by ORS 480.510 (Short title) to 480.670 (Civil penalty for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Law violations) to provide a system:

(1)

For determining where and by whom boilers and pressure vessels are being constructed, installed, repaired, used and operated.

(2)

To ensure that only qualified persons do welding on boilers and on pressure vessels.

(3)

To ensure that boilers and pressure vessels are manufactured, installed, repaired, operated, inspected and maintained so as to meet the minimum safety standards formulated and promulgated by the Board of Boiler Rules.

(4)

For the administration and enforcement of ORS 480.510 (Short title) to 480.670 (Civil penalty for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Law violations) by the Department of Consumer and Business Services and the board.

(5)

To defray the cost of administration and the cost of enforcing ORS 480.510 (Short title) to 480.670 (Civil penalty for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Law violations) by establishing fees to be charged for:

(a)

Issuing operating permits;

(b)

Issuing installation permits;

(c)

Giving examinations; and

(d)

Making inspections. [1961 c.485 §2; 1969 c.583 §3; 1983 c.676 §4; 2007 c.487 §4; 2009 c.696 §12]

Source: Section 480.520 — Purpose of ORS 480.510 to 480.670, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors480.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

480.010
Labels for blasting powder and fuse 480.020
Prohibition against sale of bad powder 480.030
Fuse unfit for use and sale 480.040
Sale, exchange or possession, when unlawful 480.050
Prohibition against intrastate transportation of explosives in passenger vehicle operated by common carrier 480.060
Transportation of certain explosives prohibited 480.070
Fire bombs prohibited 480.085
Requirement for removal of unused explosives from work area 480.095
Penalty and civil liability for violation of ORS 480.085 480.111
Definitions for ORS 480.111 to 480.165 480.120
Sale, possession and use of fireworks prohibited 480.123
Use for repelling birds or other animals 480.124
Use for control of predatory animals allowed 480.127
Permit for retail sale of consumer fireworks 480.130
Permit for fireworks display 480.140
Fireworks displays to be under supervision of police and fire department chiefs or county court 480.150
Permits for fireworks sales or displays 480.152
Publication of advertisement for sale of unlawful fireworks prohibited 480.154
Manufacturer or wholesaler required to maintain records of sale of fireworks 480.156
Sale of fireworks to out-of-state resident without valid license or permit prohibited 480.158
Parents of minor liable for costs incurred in suppressing fires caused by use of fireworks by minor 480.160
Local regulation and effect of state law 480.165
Civil penalty for fireworks law violations 480.200
Definitions for ORS 480.200 to 480.290 480.205
Application 480.210
Certificate, license or permit required 480.215
Transfer of explosives limited 480.225
Eligibility for certificate of possession 480.230
Application for certificate of possession 480.235
Waiting period for issuance of certificate of possession 480.239
Application for renewal of certificate of possession 480.244
Storage facility approval 480.265
Report of loss, theft or unlawful removal of explosives required 480.270
Revocation or suspension for violations 480.275
Hearings on denial, suspension or revocation of certificate 480.280
Administration and enforcement by State Fire Marshal 480.290
Requirements for person driving vehicle transporting explosives 480.310
Definitions for ORS 480.310 to 480.385 480.332
Fuel dispensing devices 480.340
Automatic shut-off devices regulated 480.341
Customer operation of gasoline dispensing device in low-population county of eastern Oregon 480.344
Equal access for persons with disabilities 480.345
Conditions for operation of dispensing device by certain nonretail customers 480.347
Use of gasoline dispensing device by emergency service volunteer 480.350
License required for operation of nonretail facility 480.355
Conditional use license 480.360
Exemption from gallonage requirements of ORS 480.345 480.365
Suspension, revocation, refusal to issue or renew nonretail facility license 480.370
Subpoenas for investigation 480.375
Safety inspection of facilities by State Fire Marshal 480.380
Rules 480.385
Civil penalty for gasoline dispensing law violations 480.387
Timeline for imposing civil penalties 480.390
Nonretail facilities at airports 480.410
Definition 480.420
Liquefied petroleum gas rules and regulations 480.430
Liquefied petroleum gas containers 480.432
Licenses required 480.434
Examination of applicants for licenses 480.435
Licenses 480.436
License fees 480.440
Inspection of certain storage tanks 480.445
Regulation of liquefied petroleum gas container or receptacle siting and installation 480.450
Notice of new installations 480.460
Disposition of fees 480.510
Short title 480.515
Definitions for ORS 480.510 to 480.670 480.520
Purpose of ORS 480.510 to 480.670 480.525
Exempt vessels 480.530
Powers and duties of department 480.535
Board of Boiler Rules 480.540
Term of members 480.545
Rules 480.550
Minimum safety standards 480.555
Prohibitions relating to nonconforming vessels 480.560
Inspections 480.565
Chief and deputy inspectors 480.570
Inspections by special inspectors or others 480.580
Access to buildings and premises by inspectors 480.585
Temporary operation authorization 480.595
Permits 480.600
Special provisions on permit and inspection fees 480.605
Miscellaneous fees 480.610
Disposition of fees 480.615
Appeals 480.630
Licensing of boiler contractors and persons installing, altering or repairing boilers or pressure vessels 480.632
Employment of unlicensed worker prohibited 480.634
Exemption of journeyman plumber for certain activities 480.640
When court action not available 480.645
Standardized examination 480.647
Quality control procedures for welding on nonboiler external piping 480.660
Notice of violation 480.670
Civil penalty for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Law violations 480.990
Penalties

Current through early 2026

§ 480.520. Purpose of ORS 480.510 to 480.670's source at oregon​.gov