ORS 672.107
Structural engineer registration for performing engineering services on significant structures

  • rules

(1)

For purposes of this section:

(a)

“Essential facility” means Risk Category IV buildings and structures, as defined in “Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures,” Table 1604.5 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

(b)

“Hazardous facility” means structures housing, supporting or containing sufficient quantities of toxic or explosive substances to be of danger to the safety of the public if released.

(c)

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(A)

“Significant structure” means:
(i)
Hazardous facilities and special occupancy structures;
(ii)
Essential facilities that have a ground area of more than 4,000 square feet or are more than 20 feet in height;
(iii)
Structures that the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services determines to have irregular features; and
(iv)
Buildings that are customarily occupied by human beings and are more than four stories or 45 feet above average ground level.

(B)

“Significant structure” does not mean:
(i)
One-family and two-family dwellings and accompanying accessory structures;
(ii)
Agricultural buildings or equine facilities, both as defined in ORS 455.315 (Exemption of agricultural buildings, agricultural grading, equine facilities and dog training facilities); or
(iii)
Buildings located on lands exempt from Department of Consumer and Business Services enforcement of building code regulations.

(d)

“Special occupancy structure” means Risk Category III buildings and structures, as defined in “Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures,” Table 1604.5 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

(2)

Consistent with ORS 672.255 (Rulemaking authority), the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall adopt rules establishing standards of competence in structural engineering analysis and design relating to seismic influence.

(3)

An engineer may not provide engineering services for significant structures unless the engineer possesses a valid professional structural engineer certificate of registration issued by the board. [Formerly 672.129; 2021 c.360 §4]

Source: Section 672.107 — Structural engineer registration for performing engineering services on significant structures; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html.

672.002
Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325
672.005
Additional definitions
672.007
Acts constituting practicing or offering to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping
672.020
Practice of engineering without registration prohibited
672.025
Practice of land surveying without registration prohibited
672.028
Practice of photogrammetric mapping without registration prohibited
672.045
Prohibited activities relating to practices of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping
672.047
Right of entry by land surveyor
672.060
Activities not requiring registration
672.090
Issuance of certificates by board
672.098
Minimum qualifications for registration as professional engineer
672.103
Examination waiver
672.107
Structural engineer registration for performing engineering services on significant structures
672.109
Temporary permit to practice engineering
672.126
Minimum qualifications for registration as professional land surveyor
672.136
Minimum qualifications for registration as photogrammetrist
672.143
Temporary permit to practice photogrammetric mapping
672.146
Alternatives to degree requirements
672.151
Notice to candidates of examination results
672.153
Registration in new branch of profession
672.155
Establishment of fees by rule
672.157
Payment of fee required before issuance of certificate
672.159
Numbering and recording of certificates
672.162
Specification of branch
672.168
Expiration date of certificates
672.170
Renewal of certificate
672.180
Retiree exemption from registration renewal fees
672.195
Grounds for refusal to register applicant
672.200
Grounds for suspension or revocation of certificate or permit or refusal to issue, restore or renew certificate or permit
672.210
Procedure for suspension or revocation of certificate, permit or enrollment
672.215
Proceedings to enjoin violations of ORS 672.002 to 672.325
672.240
State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying
672.250
Term
672.255
Rulemaking authority
672.300
Investigation of complaints
672.310
Investigation of identity of person claiming to be registered
672.325
Civil penalties
672.505
Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705
672.515
Policy of ORS 672.505 to 672.705
672.525
Geologist registration
672.535
Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705
672.545
Practice of geology by proprietorship, partnership or corporation
672.555
Application
672.565
Certification in specialty
672.575
Examination
672.585
Certificate of registration
672.588
Continuing education programs
672.595
Registration of persons licensed in other jurisdictions
672.605
Seal of geologist
672.615
State Board of Geologist Examiners
672.635
Record of board proceedings
672.645
Appeals filed with board
672.655
Code of professional conduct
672.665
Charges against geologist
672.675
Grounds for reprimand, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew certificate
672.685
Reissuance of revoked certificate
672.690
Civil penalties
672.695
Public agencies required to contract with or for registered geologist
672.705
Fees
672.991
Penalties
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