Chapter 701
Construction Contractors and Contracts

Sections

Exemptions from licensure

Intent relating to certain business license requirements

Business license requirements in cities and metropolitan service districts

Certain cities exempt from application of ORS 701.015

License requirement

Subcontractor licensing

Evidence of doing business as contractor

Applicant required to be independent contractor to be eligible for license

Residential limited contractors

Residential or commercial developers

License application

Commercial contractor key employees

Licensing application fee

Licensing in another category

Term of license

Bonding requirements

Insurance required of licensed contractors

Residential contractors

Residential contractor continuing education requirements

Residential contractor specialized education programs

Commercial contractors

Key employee continuing education

Contractor rehabilitating illegal drug manufacturing site

Responsible managing individual

Change in responsible managing individual

Definition for ORS 701.098 and 701.102

Grounds for discipline

Sanction for past unresolved activity or outstanding matters

Sanction for violation or failure to comply with certain laws

Sanction for assisting evasion of obligations

Failure to comply with prevailing wage rate or other wage and hour standards for energy efficiency and sustainable technology projects

Reporting of final judgments

License suspension for unpaid determined wage claim

Continuation of board authority when change occurs in license status

Change in responsible managing individual or persons exercising control of contractor

Contractor to notify board of address change

Certification to participate in small scale local energy project program

Specialized education programs

Training requirements for individuals and businesses

Suit for damages for misrepresentation

License required to perfect lien or obtain judicial or administrative remedy

Notice of intent to file complaint

Complaint validity

Types of allowable complaints

Requirement for timely filing of complaints

Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures

Resolution of complaints involving work on large commercial structures or certain small commercial structures

Determination of amount to be paid from bond

Recording of order as lien

Satisfaction of order against commercial contractor

Nonlawyer may represent certain forms of businesses before board

Alternative mediation or arbitration process

Construction Contractors Board

Investigatory powers of board

Disqualification from eligibility for certain public contracts

Board to provide names of unlicensed or improperly endorsed contractors to other state agencies

Determination of licensing application fee

Provision of licensed contractors list to other state agencies

Confidentiality of information

Board to provide licensee’s status on request

Funds retained for collection of civil penalties

Appeal committee

Continuing education system for residential contractors

Agreements with continuing education providers

Residential general master builder certification program

Interagency agreements

Board duty to investigate and seek prosecution of illegal activity

Requirement for written contract with residential property owner

Cancellation of contract

Additional grounds for placing contractor on probation

Contents of contract for work on residential structure

Offer of warranty

Condition for obtaining building permit

Consumer notice form

Recommended maintenance schedule

Commercial structure warranty

Subcontractor list

Sewer contractor requirements

Partial payment

Performance bond

Deposits in lieu of cash retainage

Applicability to federal projects

Home inspectors

Home inspector undertaking of repair work on inspected structure

Home inspector services contractor license

Definitions for ORS 701.475 to 701.490

Standards of practice and professional conduct

Exemptions from certification, licensure and other requirements

Residential locksmith services contractor license

Home services contractor license

Definitions for ORS 701.505 to 701.515

License required to engage in lead-based paint activity

Licensing system

Construction Contractors Board Lead-Based Paint Activities Fund

Definitions for ORS 702.527 to 701.536

Certification and licensing requirements

Home energy assessor certification

Home energy performance score contractors

Assessor and contractor exemption from testing and continuing education

Provision of accessible features list to purchaser

Model list of accessibility features

Notice of Department of Consumer and Business Services rules regarding thermostats containing mercury

Barrier-type exterior insulation and finish systems

Definitions for ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605

Notice of defect requirement

Secondary notice of defect

Availability of residence

Offer by contractor, subcontractor or supplier

Effect of notice of defect on time for commencing court action

Failure to follow notice of defect procedure

Nonapplicability of ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605

Recording of written warranty agreement

Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640

Progress payments

Payments to subcontractors and material suppliers

Suspension of performance

Prohibition against contrary provisions, covenants or clauses

Contracts and housing not subject to ORS 701.620 to 701.640

Criminal penalties

Civil penalties and other sanctions

Civil penalties for violations related to lead-based paint activities

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Current through early 2024

Chap. 701’s source at oregon.gov

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Original Source: Chapter 701 — Construction Contractors and Contracts, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.html (last accessed Jun. 16, 2023).