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Building Codes Division Department of Consumer and Business Services State of Oregon 1535 Edgewater St. NW, Salem, OR 97304 P.O. Box 14470, Salem, OR 97309-0404

503-378-4133 Fax: 503-378-2322 oregon.gov/bcd

Purpose of the rule: These rules implement legislation that was passed during the 2019 session to deregulate the recreational vehicle construction industry. The legislation becomes effective on January 1, 2020, and repeals the statutory framework for the division’s rules regulating recreational vehicle construction. Citation: Amend: OAR 918-001-0210, 918-098-1005, 918-098-1300, 918-650-0005, 918-674-0000, 918-695-0020 Repeal: OAR 918-098-1310, 918-261-0033, 915-525-0000, 918-525-0005, 918-525-0015, 918-525-0020, 918-525-0035, 918-525-0040, 918-525-0042, 918-525-0052, 918-525-0054, 918-525-0056, 918-525-0065, 918-525-0090, 918-525-0100, 918-525-0310, 918-525-0320, 918-525-0330, 918-525-0350, 918-525-0360, 918-525-0410, 918-525-0420, 918-525-0430, 918-525-0440, 918-525-0450, 918-525-0510, 918-525-0520 These rules become effective January 1, 2020. History: The legislature passed SB 410 and HB 2333 during the 2019 legislative session. These bills remove the statutory framework regulating the construction of recreational vehicles. A public hearing on these rules was held on November 19, 2019. Effect: The changes align Oregon with 47 other states that do not add additional state regulation over the established national regulations. The regulatory requirements contained in the repealed rules will no longer be enforced as of January 1, 2020. Contact: If you have questions or need further information, contact Rich Baumann, Operations and Policy Analyst, at 503-373-7559, or Richard.J.Baumann@Oregon.gov.

Notice of Permanent Rule December 20, 2019

RV Construction Deregulation

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RV Construction Deregulation December 20, 2019

Adopt: None Amend: 918-001-0210, 918-098-1005, 918-098-1300, 918-650-0005, 918-674-0000, 918-695-0020 Repeal: 918-098-1310, 918-261-0033, 915-525-0000, 918-525-0005, 918-525-0015, 918-525-0020, 918-525-0035, 918-525-0040, 918-525-0042, 918-525-0052, 918-525-0054, 918-525-0056, 918-525-0065, 918-525-0090, 918-525-0100, 918-525-0310, 918-525-0320, 918-525-0330, 918-525-0350, 918-525-0360, 918-525-0410, 918-525-0420, 918-525-0430, 918-525-0440, 918-525-0450, 918-525-0510, 918-525-0520 Added text is indicated by bold and underlined typeface, deletions are indicated by stricken through typeface.

Amended Rules

918-001-0210 Division Mailing Lists This rule governs procedures for placement on the various mailing lists maintained by the division and boards. The procedures in this rule are created under ORS 183.335(8) and the general rulemaking authority of the director in 455.030 and 455.100. (1) Creation of Interested Parties Mailing Lists for Board Activities. Mailing lists are created for interested people and organizations who want to receive notices and agendas of board meetings for the following: (a) Electrical and Elevator Board; (b) Building Codes Structures Board; (c) Residential and Manufactured Structures Board; (d) State Plumbing Board; (e) Board of Boiler Rules; (f) Mechanical Board; and (g) Construction Industry Energy Board. (2) Creation of Interested Parties Mailing Lists for Rulemaking. Mailing lists are created for interested people and organizations wanting to receive notices of the division’s rulemaking activities. The mailing lists are divided into the following program areas: (a) Electrical List. This list covers rulemaking activities of the Electrical and Elevator Board and Construction Industry Energy Board, where

applicable, relating to electrical matters, including the Electrical Safety Law, the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, and the electrical provisions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. (A) Building officials and members of the boards are automatically on this list. (B) All municipalities with authority to administer the building code are served notice when the rulemaking involves the adoption or amendment of the code. (C) Interested parties requesting placement on this list per section (3) of this rule will also be served notice. (b) Elevator List. This list covers the rulemaking activities of the Electrical and Elevator Board relating to elevators and the Oregon Elevator Specialty Code. (A) Building officials and members of the board are automatically on this list. (B) All municipalities with authority to administer the building code are served notice when the rulemaking involves the adoption or amendment of the code. (C) Interested parties requesting placement on this list per section (3) of this rule will also be served notice. (c) Commercial Structures List. This list covers rulemaking activities of the Building Codes Structures Board and the Construction Industry Energy Board, where applicable, relating to

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commercial structures and the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. (A) Building officials and members of the boards are automatically on this list. (B) All municipalities with authority to administer the building code are served notice when the rulemaking involves the adoption or amendment of the code. (C) Interested parties requesting placement on this list per section (3) of this rule will also be served notice. (d) Mechanical List. This list covers the rulemaking activities of the Mechanical Board relating to mechanical matters and the Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code. (A) Building officials and members of the board are automatically on this list. (B) All municipalities with authority to administer the building code are served notice when rulemaking involves the adoption or amendment of the code. (C) Interested parties requesting placement on this list per section (3) of this rule will also be served notice. (e) Residential Structures List. This list covers rulemaking activities of the Residential and Manufactured Structures Board and the Construction Industry Energy Board, where applicable, relating to residential structures and the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. (A) Building officials and members of the boards are automatically on this list. (B) All municipalities with authority to administer the building code are served notice when rulemaking involves the adoption or amendment of the code. (C) Everyone entitled to notice on the electrical and plumbing lists are also served notice when Oregon Residential Specialty Code rules are involved. (D) Interested parties requesting placement on this list per section (3) of this rule will also be served notice. (f) Manufactured Structures and Parks List. This list covers the rulemaking activities of the Residential and Manufactured Structures Board and the Construction Industry Energy Board, where applicable, relating to manufactured dwellings, recreational vehicles, manufactured dwelling parks, recreation parks, organizational camps, and picnic parks.

(A) Building officials and members of the boards are automatically on this list. (B) All municipalities with authority to administer the building code are served notice when the rulemaking involves the adoption or amendment of the code. (C) Interested parties requesting placement on this list per section (3) of this rule will also be served notice. (g) Plumbing List. This list covers rulemaking activities of the State Plumbing Board relating to plumbing activities, including the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code and the plumbing provisions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. (A) Building officials and members of the board are automatically on this list. (B) All municipalities with authority to administer the building code are served notice when the rulemaking involves the adoption or amendment of the code. (C) Interested parties requesting placement on this list per section (3) of this rule will also be served notice. (h) Boiler List. This list covers rulemaking activities of the Board of Boiler Rules relating to boiler and pressure vessel activities and the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code. (A) Building officials and members of the board are automatically on this list; (B) All municipalities with authority to administer the building code are served notice when the rulemaking involves the adoption or amendment of the code. (C) Interested parties requesting placement on this list per section (3) of this rule will also be served notice. (i) Amusement Ride and Device List. This list includes amusement device and ride owners and amusement parks. (A) All municipalities with authority to administer the building code are served notice when rulemaking involves the adoption or amendment of the code. (B) Interested parties requesting placement on this list per section (3) of this rule will also be served notice. (j) General Rulemaking List. This list covers the rulemaking activities of the division that are not specific to a code or program.

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(A) Building officials are automatically on this list. (B) All municipalities with authority to administer the building code are also on this list. (C) Interested parties requesting placement on this list per section (3) of this rule will also be served notice. (k) Illegal Drug Manufacturing Site List. Interested parties referenced in OAR chapter 918, division 10 are automatically on this list. (3) Mailing List Subscription. The division will add a person or organization to its interested parties mailing lists if the person or organization: (a) Subscribes to the division’s online e-mail notification system through the division’s Web site at www.bcd.oregon.gov; or (b) Requests in writing to receive notification materials by mail. The request must include the full name of the person or organization, a mailing address, and must indicate the board or rulemaking program mailing list the interested party would like to subscribe to. (4) The division will send notices to those on the e-mail notification list described in (3)(a) of this rule and mail paper copies to those on the hard-copy notification list described in (3)(b) of this rule. These notification materials are also available on the division’s Web site at . [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.335 History: BCD 9-2009, f. 12-30-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10 BCD 18-2004, f. 9-30-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04 BCD 1-1998, f. 1-28-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98 BCA 23-1992, f. 12-24-92, cert. ef. 1-1-93 918-098-1005 Definitions As used in OAR chapter 918, division 098, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “A-level Structures” means structures regulated by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code that require a state fire and life safety plan

review or are required to be designed by an Oregon licensed architect or engineer pursuant to ORS Chapter 671. (2) “B-level Structures” means structures regulated by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code that do not require a state fire and life safety plan review and are not required to be designed by an Oregon licensed architect or engineer pursuant to ORS Chapter 671. (3) “Building Inspection Technology” means an approved curriculum meeting the requirements of OAR 918-098-1420. (4) “Code-Change Course” means a continuing education course that addresses changes to specialty codes, code standards, interpretations and alternate methods or administrative rules addressing code. (5) “Commercial” means structures regulated by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. (6) “Cross-Training Program” means a division approved residential, electrical or plumbing inspector on-the-job cross-training program and practical evaluation, established by the building official of a local jurisdiction, that meets the minimum training and education requirements established by the division. (7) “Design” means professional, engineering or technical design of systems or components that requires computations, research or special knowledge. (8) “Division” means the Building Codes Division. (9) “Education Institution” is an institution accredited through a nationally recognized body and is usually governed by a local board and receives a state recognition. (10) “Education Program” is a minimum two-year, or one-year focused building inspection technology program administered by an education institution. (11) “International Code Council certification” means a certification issued by the International Code Council demonstrating that an individual has passed a specific International Code Council certification examination. (12) “Nationally Recognized Certification Body” means a body or organization that provides formal recognition that a person possesses minimum knowledge of a recognized code.

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(13) “High Priority Training” means periodic continuing education training identified by the division that addresses new technologies or specific problem areas identified by the division. (14) “Oregon Code Certification” means a certification issued by the division for: (a) Building Official; (b) Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner; (c) A-Level Structural Plans Examiner; (d) B-Level Structural Plans Examiner; (e) Residential or One-and-Two Family Dwelling Plans Examiner; (f) Residential or One-and-Two Family Dwelling Structural Inspector; (g) A-Level Structural Inspector; (h) A-Level Mechanical Inspector; (i) B-Level Structural Inspector; (j) B-Level Mechanical Inspector; (k) Residential or One-and-Two Family Dwelling Mechanical Inspector; (l) Electrical Specialty Code Inspector; (m) Residential or One-and-Two Family Dwelling Electrical Inspector; (n) Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector; (o) Residential or One-and-Two Family Dwelling Plumbing Inspector; (p) Limited Plumbing Inspector – Building Sewers; (q) Manufactured Structure Construction Inspector; (r) Manufactured Structure Installation Inspector; and (s) Recreational Vehicle Inspector Certification; and (s)(t) Park and Camp Inspector. (15) “Oregon Inspector Certification” means a certification issued by the division demonstrating that a person has passed a division-approved examination that covers Oregon laws and regulations relating to state building codes including, but not limited to, architectural barrier laws governing accessibility to buildings by disabled persons. (16) “Practical Experience Evaluation” means a division-approved process that may include, but is not limited to field training or evaluation to determine the skill and knowledge of a person by the division for the purposes of certification. (17) “Recognized Code” means a regulatory document enforced by one or more state or local governments that prescribes minimum standards

for building materials and construction methods of buildings or structures and building service equipment including plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems. (18) “Residential Structures” means a structure regulated by the “Low-Rise Residential Dwelling Code” as defined by ORS 455.010. (19) “Specialized Inspector” means a person authorized to enforce all or portions of the specialty codes. (20) “Year of Experience” means 2,000 hours of documented experience. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.715, 455.720, 455.723 & 455.732 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.715, 455.720, 455.723 & 455.732 History: BCD 5-2014, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-14 BCA 16-1992, f. & cert. ef. 8-11-92; BCD 23-1996(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-21-96; BCD 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-97; Renumbered from 918-099-0220; BCD 15-1997, f. 9-30-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97; BCD 38-2000, f. 12-29-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01; BCD 16-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-7-05 thru 12-31-05, Renumbered from 918-098-0010; BCD 24-2005, f. 9-30-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05, Renumbered from 918-098-0010; BCD 4-2006, f. 3-31-06, cert. ef. 4-1-06; BCD 18-2006, f. 12-29-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07 918-098-1300 Certifications Related to Manufactured Structures and Parks Unless stated otherwise within this rule, this rule is applied retroactively from July 1, 2010. Scope. The rules in OAR 918-098-1300 to 918-098-1330 relate to certifications for inspectors and plans examiners dealing with manufactured dwellings, recreational vehicles, manufactured dwelling parks, organizational camps, recreation parks, and picnic parks. (1) A person issued a manufactured structure installation inspector, recreational vehicle inspector certification, manufactured structure construction inspector, or park and camp inspector certification must also possess a valid

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Oregon Inspector Certification issued under OAR 918-098-1025 prior to performing inspections. (2) Hiring Non-Certified Persons. The division or a jurisdiction may employ a person not meeting the minimum requirements of OAR 918-098-1305 through 918-098-1320 while the person is being trained or waiting to qualify to take the division examination. During this period, the person may only perform inspections or plan reviews under the direct supervision of appropriately certified trainers. Training must be provided by an inspector or plans examiner having a minimum of three years experience in the same certification or a person approved by the board. This rule does not waive the requirements of ORS 455.730 or permit the division or jurisdiction to hire or use persons whose certifications have lapsed or been revoked. (3) Inspectors and plans examiners of prefabricated structures do not require special certifications but must have the appropriate certifications required for performing inspections or plan reviews under the specific specialty code being used. (4) Applicable definitions in OAR 918-098-1005 apply in addition to the following definitions that only apply to 918-098-1300 through 918-098-1330: (a) "Board" means the Residential and Manufactured Structures Board. (b) "Building Construction," relating to experience qualifications, means site-built construction, prefabricated construction, or manufactured structure construction. (c) "One Year," relating to experience qualifications, means 2,000 hours of work experience, 45 or more credit hours of schooling in the quarter system, or 30 or more credit hours of schooling in the semester system. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.720 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.250 & 455.720 History: BCD 24-2011, f. 7-26-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11 BCA 25-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-17-90; BCD 13-1997, f. 9-18-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97; Renumbered from 918-099-0130; BCD 16-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-7-05 thru 12-31-05, Renumbered from

918-098-0300; BCD 24-2005, f. 9-30-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05, Renumbered from 918-098-0300; BCD 4-2006, f. 3-31-06, cert. ef. 4-1-06; BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10; BCD 6-2010, f. 5-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; BCD 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-11-11 918-650-0005 Definitions As used in OAR 918-650-0000 to 918-650-0085, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) “Alteration” means any change, addition or modification of roads, streets, spaces or construction, but does not include normal maintenance or replacement in kind. (2) “Approved” means accepted in writing by the Division or its designee. (3) “Area” means the land within the property or boundary lines of a recreation park or organizational camp. (4) “Building” is any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy regulated by the State Building Code as defined in ORS 455.010. (5) “Campground.” See Recreation Parks. (6) “Combination Park” means a park which includes facilities for two or more types of recreation parks or a combination of a recreation park, organizational camp or mobile home park facility. (7) “Construction” means work regulated by the State Building Code as defined in ORS 455.010. (8) “Facilities” means the permanent work, such as but not limited to, streets, roads, embankments, space, refuse collection stands, fire pit enclosures, fire protection equipment etc., but does not include buildings and structures, and electrical and plumbing installations. (9) “Hostel” means any establishment as defined in ORS 446.310. (10) “Organizational Camp” as defined in ORS 446.310 means any area designated by the person establishing, operating, managing or maintaining the same as being for recreational use by groups or organizations. Organizational camp includes, but is not limited to, youth camps, scout camps, summer camps, day camps,

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nature camps, survival camps, athletic camps or camps operated and maintained under the guidance, supervision or auspices of religious, public and private educational systems and community service organizations. (11) “Picnic Park.” See Recreation Park. (12) “Recreation Park” as defined in ORS 446.310 means an area designated by the person establishing, operating, managing or maintaining the same as being for picnicking or overnight camping by the general public or any segment of the public. Recreation park includes, but is not limited to, areas open to use free of charge or through payment of a tax or fee or by virtue of rental, lease, license, membership, association or common ownership. Recreation park includes, but is not limited to, areas divided into two or more lots, parcels, units or other interests for purposes of such use. As further defined in these rules, a recreation park includes, but is not limited to, a “campground,” a “picnic park,” or a “recreational vehicle park”: (a) “Campground” means a recreation park which provides facilities and space for tents, tent vehicles, or camping vehicles; (b) “Picnic Park” means a recreation park which is for day use only and provides no recreational vehicle or overnight camping spaces; (c) “Recreational Vehicle Park” means a plot of land upon which two or more recreational vehicle sites are located, established or maintained for occupancy by recreational vehicles of the general public as temporary living quarters for recreational or vacation purposes. (13) “Recreational Vehicle” means a vehicle as defined in ORS 446.003 and as further defined in OAR chapter 918, division 525. (14)(13)Registered Design Professional. An individual who is registered or licensed to practice their respective design profession as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional registration laws of the State of Oregon. (15)(14)“Solid Waste” means decomposable or nondecomposable waste including but not limited to garbage, rubbish, refuse, ashes, waste paper and cardboard. (16)(15)“Space” means that portion of a park reserved for the location of a recreation vehicle, tent, tent vehicle or camping vehicle.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.020, 455.110 & 455.680 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.680 History: BCD 26-2011, f. 9-30-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11 BCA 10-1987, f. & ef. 9-18-87, Renumbered from 814-029-0060 918-674-0000 Application, Scope and Purpose (1) Application. The provisions of OAR 918-674-0000 through 918-674-0300 shall apply to all prefabricated structures other than a manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle as defined under ORS 446.003. (2) Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to provide uniform, minimum procedures for plan approval and inspection for the regulation of structures or portions thereof, that are wholly or partially prefabricated using closed construction at an off-site location. (3) Scope. These rules shall apply to the design and construction of all prefabricated structures that are intended to be sold, leased or installed in Oregon. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.030, 455.100 & 455.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.110 History: BCD 20-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98 DC 9-1982, f. & ef. 3-1-82; Renumbered from 814-050-0005; BCA 25-1992, f. 12-28-92, cert. ef. 1-1-93; BCD 7-1996, f. 3-29-96, cert. ef. 4-1-96; Renumbered from 918-674-0010 918-695-0020 License Exemptions (1) A license is not required for: (a) A person to do the person's own work on the person's own residential building on the person's own premises, if the person complies with OAR

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chapter 918, division 690 and the plumbing requirements of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code; or (b) To test, repair, service, maintain, install or replace any new or existing potable water pump equipment not exceeding seven and one-half horsepower on residential property and piping between such pump and storage tanks for such pumps, provided the person complies with all other provisions of OAR chapter 918, division 690. (2) A person is not required to obtain a plumbing license to make plumbing installations, alterations, or repairs for the following: (a) Recreational vehicles as defined in ORS 446.003 and that are vehicular-type units that contain 12-volt interior and exterior lighting, eating and sleeping facilities, are designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, seasonal, or emergency use, and have their own motive power or are mounted on or towed by another vehicle and meet all of the following: (A) Are regulated and registered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as a vehicle or vehicle equipment; (B) Do not require a special highway use permit for operation on a highway; (C) Are designed to be easily transported and set up on a daily basis by an individual; (D) Are represented in 2015 NFPA 1192 Figure A.3.3.50; (E) Have exterior wall and roof coverings of aluminum, fiberglass, fiberglass composite or rubber membrane; and (F) Do not have pitched roofs or bay windows.

(b) Effective until July 1, 2019, structures that: (A) Are manufactured in a division registered manufactured dwelling manufacturing facility; and (B) Are not a structure regulated under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, Oregon Structural Specialty Code, or the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard (24 CFR 3280). (3)(2) All plumbing installations, alterations or remodeling in a commercial or industrial building being constructed or being offered for sale, exchange, rent or lease shall be made by a licensed Oregon journeyman plumber or by a registered Oregon apprentice plumber. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.060 & 693.020 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.060 & 693.020 History: BCD 4-2018, amend filed 03/13/2018, effective 04/01/2018 BCD 15-2017, temporary amend filed 12/21/2017, effective 01/01/2018 through 06/29/2018 BCD 22-2000, f. 9-19-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 DC 2-1983, f. & ef. 1-3-83; Renumbered from 814-020-0040; BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98, Renumbered from 918-690-0055; BCD 21-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98

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Repealed Rules 918-098-1310 Recreational Vehicle Inspector Certification Unless stated otherwise within this rule, this rule is applied retroactively from July 1, 2010. (1) Scope of Activities and Authority. A recreational vehicle inspector conducts field, dealer lot, repair operation, alteration, visual and manufacturing plant inspections, reviews plans, and provides other technical services for recreational vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and owners in accordance with ORS 446.185 and 446.160(1). (2) Procedure for Qualification. An applicant for certification under this rule must meet the general qualifications in section (3) of this rule, make application, pay the required fees, and pass a division-approved examination. (3) Experience, Education, and Training Requirements. An applicant for certification as a recreational vehicle inspector must have at least one of the following: (a) 2 years of experience as a supervisor in the building construction industry; (b) 2 years of experience in design work related to building construction; (c) 2 years of experience as a certified building inspector or plans examiner; (d) 2 years of experience as a quality assurance inspector in a manufactured structure plant; (e) 2 years of experience as a division-certified recreational vehicle quality assurance technician; (f) 2 years of code-related experience as a recreational vehicle technician; (g) An associate degree or equal from a division-approved education program in a construction-related field; (h) Any combination of the experience and education listed in subsections (a) through (g) of this section equaling at least 2 years; or (i) A one year certificate of completion in building inspection technology from a division-approved education program and completion of 800 hours working under the supervision of a person with a minimum of three years experience as a certified recreational vehicle inspector or a person approved by the board.

(4) Inspector Examination. An applicant for certification as a recreational vehicle inspector must pass a division-approved examination covering the following: (a) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A119.2 (1999 Edition); (b) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A119.5 (1998 Edition); (c) National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70 (2008 Edition); (d) ORS 446.003 and 446.155 to 446.253; and (e) OAR chapter 918, divisions 525 and 530. (5) A Recreational Vehicle Inspector must also possess an Oregon Inspector Certification issued under OAR 918-098-1025 prior to performing inspections. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.720 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.720 History: BCD 24-2011, f. 7-26-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11 BCA 25-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-17-90; BCD 13-1997, f. 9-18-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97; Renumbered from 918-099-0140; BCD 16-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-7-05 thru 12-31-05, Renumbered from 918-098-0320; BCD 24-2005, f. 9-30-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05, Renumbered from 918-098-0320; BCD 19-2006, f. 12-29-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; BCD 6-2010, f. 5-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; BCD 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-11-11 918-261-0033 Exemption for Recreational Vehicles A person is not required to obtain an electrical license to make electrical installations, alterations, or repairs for the following: (1) Recreational vehicles as defined in ORS 446.003 and that are vehicular-type units that contain 12-volt interior and exterior lighting, eating and sleeping facilities, are designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, seasonal, or emergency use, and have their own motive power or are mounted on or towed by another vehicle and meet all of the following:

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(a) Are regulated and registered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as a vehicle or vehicle equipment; (b) Do not require a special highway use permit for operation on a highway; (c) Are designed to be easily transported and set up on a daily basis by an individual; (d) Are represented in 2015 NFPA 1192 Figure A.3.3.50; (e) Have exterior wall and roof coverings of aluminum, fiberglass, fiberglass composite or rubber membrane; and (f) Do not have pitched roofs or bay windows. (2) Effective until July 1, 2019, structures that: (a) Are manufactured in a division registered manufactured dwelling manufacturing facility; and (b) Are not a structure regulated under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, Oregon Structural Specialty Code, or the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard (24 CFR 3280). [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.540 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.540 History: BCD 4-2018, adopt filed 03/13/2018, effective 04/01/2018 BCD 15-2017, temporary adopt filed 12/21/2017, effective 01/01/2018 through 06/29/2018 918-525-0000 Reasonable Notice to Interested Parties Before the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule relating to the construction or inspection of recreation vehicles adopted under ORS 446.003 to 446.280 and 446.990, the Building Codes Division must give notice of the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal: (1) In the Secretary of State’s Bulletin referred to in ORS 183.335 at least 21 days before the effective date; and (2) By mailing a copy of the notice to persons on the interested parties mailing list established under ORS 183.335 and OAR 918-001-0210.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.335 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90 918-525-0005 Definitions The following definitions are in addition to those included in ORS 446.003: (1) “Accessible” means having access thereto, but which may require removal of an access panel or opening a door. (2) “Adjustment of Equipment” means the adjustment of the rate, flow, speed, temperature, etc. as necessary for the continued operation of the equipment but does not include the repair, replacement, conversion, alteration, or addition to any equipment. (3) “Field Technical Service” means the clarification of technical data, including but not limited to division interpretations of, or investigations into, the application of laws, rules, standards, and regulations administered and enforced by the Building Codes Division. (4) “Labeled” means equipment or materials, used in the manufacture or installation of a recreational vehicle, to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of a nationally recognized testing laboratory, inspection agency, or other organization, which evaluates products to nationally recognized standards and periodically inspects production of equipment and materials to show compliance with those standards for usage in a specified manner. (5) “Listing Agency” means an agency that: (a) Is regularly engaged in conducting its own tests, or listing, labeling, or contracting its testing procedures to a nationally recognized testing agency; (b) Maintains a periodic inspection program on production of currently listed products; and (c) Publishes, at a minimum, an annual report which is used to determine whether products

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have been tested to such national standards and found safe for use in a specified manner. (6) “Noncompliance” means a failure of a recreational vehicle, equipment, or installation to comply with these rules or the codes and standards described in OAR 918-525-0040. (7) “Notice of Violation” means written notification by the division stating the recreational vehicle or equipment may not be used, rented, leased, or sold or offered for sale, rent, or lease due to violations of ORS chapter 446 or these rules. (8) “Readily Accessible” means having direct access without the necessity of removing a panel, door, or similar obstruction. (9) “Recreational Vehicle” means a vehicle as defined in ORS 446.003 and is a vehicular-type unit that contains 12-volt interior and exterior lighting, eating and sleeping facilities, is designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, seasonal, or emergency use, and has its own motive power or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle and meets all of the following: (a) Is regulated and registered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as a vehicle or vehicle equipment; (b) Does not require a special highway use permit for operation on a highway; (c) Is designed to be easily transported and set up on a daily basis by an individual; (d) Is represented in 2015 NFPA 1192 Figure A.3.3.50; (e) Has exterior wall and roof coverings of aluminum, fiberglass, fiberglass composite or rubber membrane; and (f) Does not have a pitched roof or bay windows. (10) “Replacement in Kind” means replacing equipment or accessories with approved like equipment or accessories such as switches, thermostats, fittings, elements, or motors, but does not include the replacement of major portions of the structural, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems. (11) “Testing Laboratory” or “Testing Agency” means an organization: (a) In the business of testing equipment and systems;

(b) Qualified and equipped to perform or to observe experimental testing to approved standards; (c) Not under the jurisdiction or control of any single manufacturer or supplier for an affected industry; (d) Publishing reports, including specific information about the equipment and systems tested and found safe for use in a specified manner; and (e) Whose methods and standards have been approved by the division. (12) “Travel Mode” means the overall size of the recreational vehicle as it travels on a highway including all horizontal projections except for expandable rooms, retractable awnings, exterior plumbing, mechanical, or electrical fixtures, or equipment or other minor exterior attachments. (13) “Visual inspection” means an inspection by the division of the visible portions of completed construction of a recreational vehicle for the purpose of identifying code violations or approving and issuing an insignia of compliance. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 28-2018, temporary amend filed 11/20/2018, effective 11/28/2018 through 05/26/2019 BCD 11-2018, temporary amend filed 06/01/2018, effective 06/01/2018 through 11/27/2018 BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94; BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97; BCD 11-1997, f. 7-23-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98; BCD 9-1999, f. 7-14-99, cert. ef. 9-1-99; BCD 29-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-19-00; BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08; BCD 12-2011(Temp), f. 4-29-11, cert. ef. 5-2-11 thru 10-29-11; BCD 26-2011, f. 9-30-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11; BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17

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918-525-0015 Objective The provisions of OAR chapter 918, division 525 apply to the design and manufacture of recreational vehicles rented, leased, sold, or offered for rent, lease, or sale in Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.185 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.155 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 9-1999, f. 7-14-99, cert. ef. 9-1-99 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 918-525-0020 Equipment and Equipment Installations (1) All equipment and equipment installations in the thermal, fire and life safety, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems of recreational vehicles or intended for use in recreational vehicles are subject to the provisions of these rules. (2) The division may accept for approval equipment and equipment installations listed and labeled by a testing agency using standards approved by the division. (3) If the division determines that listed or labeled equipment and equipment installations are not adequate for the protection of health, safety, and the general welfare, then the division may revoke the approval for installation in recreational vehicles manufactured, sold, rented, leased, or offered for sale, rent, or lease in Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.155 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.155 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90: BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94; BCD 9-1999, f. 7-14-99, cert. ef. 9-1-99; BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08; BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17

918-525-0035 Allowable Floor Areas (1) Recreational vehicles are limited to a maximum gross floor area of 400 square feet in the setup mode, including all tip-outs, slide-outs, expandable rooms, and other horizontal projections. The 400 square foot limitation does not apply to: (a) Motorized recreational vehicles; (b) Fifth wheel trailers up to 430 square feet in the setup mode; (c) Any space less than five feet in height which does not increase the size of the recreational vehicle or extend horizontally beyond the recreational vehicle floor line; (d) Window projections with a floor or platform at least 12 inches above the vehicle floor; (e) Space occupied by drawbars, couplings, hitches, or lights; or (f) Retractable awnings. (2) The gross floor area of a recreational vehicle may not be increased through the use of a manufactured dwelling, another recreational vehicle, or through any other means. (3) The gross floor area of a combination vehicle may not exceed the maximum allowable gross floor area if there is no permanent separation between the recreational vehicle and the other use (i.e., horse trailer/recreational vehicle). When a combination vehicle has a permanent wall separating the two uses, only the recreational vehicle portion of the combination vehicle is limited to the maximum gross floor area. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.003 & 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.003 & 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 26-2011, f. 9-30-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11 BCD 12-2011(Temp), f. 4-29-11, cert. ef. 5-2-11 thru 10-29-11 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 29-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-19-00 BCD 10-2000(Temp), f. 6-21-00, cert. ef. 6-23-00 thru 12-19-00

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BCD 9-1999, f. 7-14-99, cert. ef. 9-1-99 BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97 918-525-0040 Adopted Minimum Safety Standards (1) The minimum safety standards for recreational vehicles are adopted pursuant to OAR chapter 918, division 8. (2) Effective January 19, 2017, the following standards are adopted by reference as the standards for the manufacture of recreational vehicles: (a) The 2015 Edition of NFPA 1192, Standard on Recreational Vehicles, as published by the National Fire Protection Association. (b) The 2014 Edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, specifically but not limited to, Article 551 pertaining to Recreational Vehicles, as published by the National Fire Protection Association. (c) The 2014 Edition of ANSI/RVIA Standard for Low Voltage Systems in Conversion and Recreational Vehicles, as published by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.185 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.185 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90; BCA 22-1990(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-4-90; BCA 27-1990, f. 11-28-90, cert. ef. 11-30-90; BCA 16-1993, f. 8-12-93, cert. ef. 9-1-93: BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94; BCD 16-1996, f. 8-6-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96; BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97; BCD 11-1997, f. 7-23-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98; BCD 22-1998, f. 11-9-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99; BCD 9-1999, f. 7-14-99, cert. ef. 9-1-99; BCD 10-2000(Temp), f. 6-21-00, cert. ef. 6-23-00 thru 12-19-00; BCD 29-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-19-00; BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08; BCD 26-2011, f. 9-30-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11; BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17

918-525-0042 Amendments to the Adopted Minimum Safety Standards The minimum safety standards for recreational vehicles are adopted in OAR 918-525-0040 and are amended pursuant to OAR chapter 918, division 8. Amendments adopted to the minimum safety standards for recreational vehicles and any amendments made during the code-cycle are placed in this rule, showing the section reference and code language. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.185 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.185 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 6-2012, f. 6-27-12, cert. ef. 7-1-12 BCD 3-2012(Temp), f. 4-6-12, cert. ef. 4-9-12 thru 9-30-12 BCD 26-2011, f. 9-30-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11 BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 918-525-0052 Manufacturer Certification (1) Each recreational vehicle manufacturer that produces or intends to produce recreational vehicles that are required to bear an Oregon insignia of compliance must be certified by the division. Manufacturing facilities may be certified by the division if the following criteria are met: (a) The manufacturer has registered with the division; (b) The manufacturer has submitted and the division has approved the manufacturer’s quality assurance manual; (c) The division has inspected a manufacturer’s product and an inspection report has been issued verifying that the manufacturer’s product meets the minimum safety standards adopted in OAR 918-525-0040; and

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(d) Random units inspected by the division on dealer lots conform to the provisions of OAR 918-525-0065. (2) The division may inspect a manufacturing facility and verify that facilities ability to follow the procedures outlined in its approved quality assurance manual. (3) Certification inspections are performed at the division’s convenience and at the inspection fee rates provided in OAR 918-525-0510. (4) The division may rescind a manufacturing facility’s certification if the division determines that any of the criteria identified in section (1) of this rule are not satisfied. The division will notify a manufacturer in writing of its intent to decertify a manufacturing facility. The notice will identify the circumstances and reasons for decertification. If the manufacturer fails to bring the facility into conformance with the requirements of these rules within the time specified by the division, the division may decertify the facility. (5) As an alternative to decertifying the manufacturing facility, the division may increase the frequency of inplant inspections and dealer lot-monitoring. Violations identified on an inplant inspection report or a dealer lot monitoring report must be corrected prior to the departure of the issuing inspector or a Notice of Violation will be posted on the recreational vehicle. At the discretion of the issuing inspector, violations may be corrected after the departure of the issuing inspector if a summary of the corrective actions taken is submitted to the division within the time frame specified in OAR 918-525-0330. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17, Renumbered from 918-525-0080 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-05 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90

918-525-0054 Manufacturer Registration (1) Each manufacturer seeking certification under these rules must register with the division. A manufacturer registration application must be submitted on a division approved form together with the registration fee. (2) Registrations expire August 1 of each year. Registrations may be renewed by submitting an application for renewal to the division, together with the renewal fee. (3) Manufacturers not registered or whose registration has expired will not be issued Oregon insignia of approval or receive division inspections. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17, Renumbered from 918-525-0070 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-05 BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90 918-525-0056 Manufacturer’s Quality Assurance Manual (1) Each manufacturer of recreational vehicles seeking certification under these rules must submit to the division a manual outlining the quality assurance procedures to be followed at its particular manufacturing facility or facilities. If the quality assurance manual is applicable to more than one manufacturing facility, the manual must adequately define procedures specific to each facility. The quality assurance manual may be submitted electronically or in paper format. Paper submittals must be submitted in duplicate. All submittals must contain the following: (a) The name and address of the facility in which this quality assurance manual will be used; (b) An organizational chart showing the accountability, by position, of the manufacturer’s quality assurance personnel;

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(c) A description of production tests, test procedures, and test equipment required to determine compliance with this division of rules; (d) A station-by-station description of each manufacturing facility’s manufacturing process; (e) A plant layout showing each stage of the production line; (f) A list of quality assurance inspections required by the manufacturing facility at each station; (g) Identification, by title, publisher, edition, date, and publication number, those codes and standards to be enforced by the manufacturer’s quality assurance program; and (h) A description of procedures for the receipt, storage, and handling of materials and components used in the manufacture of recreational vehicles. (2) Each manufacturer must supplement its quality assurance manual following each code change, change in production process or change to any item described in subsections (1)(a) through (h) of this rule and submit the supplement to the division along with the fees in OAR 918-525-0510 according to section (1) of this rule. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17, Renumbered from 918-525-0060 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 9-1999, f. 7-14-99, cert. ef. 9-1-99 BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90 918-525-0065 Compliance Monitoring of Manufacturers (1) To maintain consistent compliance with these rules the division: (a) May inspect recreational vehicles at each facility selling, offering for sale, or displaying for sale, the manufacturer’s products whether for wholesale, retail, or consignment. (b) May inspect recreational vehicles at all manufacturing facilities to evaluate the

manufacturer’s compliance with the rules adopted by the division. (2) If the division determines that recreational vehicles produced by the manufacturer consistently fail to conform to the requirements of these rules, the manufacturer’s quality assurance program, or the pre-established acceptable quality level, the division may: (a) Post a Notice of Violation on each recreational vehicle which fails to conform in accordance with OAR 918-525-0330; (b) Remove the Insignia of Compliance from each recreational vehicle which fails to conform in accordance with OAR 918-525-0450(2); (c) Increase inspections as necessary to assure adequate compliance in accordance with OAR 918-525-0052, 918-525-0310, and 918-525-0320; or (d) Rescind the manufacturer’s certification in accordance with OAR 918-525- 0052(4). (3) Fees for increased inspections are set forth in OAR 918-525-0510 and 918-525-0520. (4) Dealer lot monitoring inspections are paid through the insignia label fee set forth in OAR 918-525-0510. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-05 BCD 24-1996, f. & cert. ef. 11-8-96 BCD 14-1996(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-96 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 918-525-0090 Change of ownership (1) If there is a change in the ownership of a recreational vehicle manufacturer, the new owner must register with the division within ten days of the date of change according to OAR 918-525- 0054. (2) If the new owner intends to operate according to the current approved quality assurance manual, the new owner must indicate their intent in the written notice of change of ownership.

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(3) If the new owner does not intend to operate under the current approved quality assurance manual, the new owner must submit to the division a new quality assurance manual within 30 days of the change in ownership when required by OAR 918-525- 0056. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90 918-525-0100 Change of Name or Address When a manufacturer changes its name, address, or location, the manufacturer must notify the division in writing within ten days of the date of change. The notice must be accompanied by a registration form according to OAR 918-525-0054. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90 918-525-0310 Required Inspections (1) Any person selling, renting, leasing, or offering for sale, rent, or lease any recreational vehicle within the State of Oregon must request a division inspection if any of the following conditions exist: (a) A newly manufactured recreational vehicle manufactured by an Oregon certified manufacturer which does not bear an Oregon insignia of compliance;

(b) The recreational vehicle has left an Oregon certified manufacturer’s facility, or a distributor’s or dealer’s facility with a “Notice of Violation” or “Red Tag”; or (c) An in-plant inspection or dealer lot report indicates violations have not been corrected through the normal inspection process. (2) The division is not obligated to provide recreational vehicle inspections when the recreational vehicles are: (a) Previously lawfully registered and titled by any state department of motor vehicles within the United States; (b) Manufactured in Oregon, but designated by the manufacturer as an out-of-state delivery, and delivered by the manufacturer or its agent to a purchaser in another state; (c) Manufactured out-of-state, and not destined for an Oregon purchaser, but may be passing through Oregon to its out-of-state destination; or (d) Inspected by certified manufacturers at the manufacturing facilities. (3) Division inspection and insignia fees are as provided in OAR 918-525-0510. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.155 & 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90; BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94; BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97; BCD 9-1999, f. 7-14-99, cert. ef. 9-1-99; BCD 29-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-19-00; BCD 28-2005, f. 12-30-05, c ert. ef. 1-1-06; BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08; BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 918-525-0320 Inspection and Approval (1) A request for inspection must: (a) Be made on forms supplied by the division, and received by the division at least five working days prior to the desired date of inspection; and (b) Indicate the location, make, model, and serial number of the vehicle.

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(2) Fees are as established in OAR 918-525-0510 and 918-525-0520 and are payable upon completion of each inspection. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90 918-525-0330 Notice of Violation (1) When an inspection reveals that a recreational vehicle, the equipment, or installation violates any provision of the statutes or administrative rules, the division shall serve upon the renter, lessor, seller, distributor, owner, manufacturer, or agent thereof a copy of the inspection report giving details of the violations. The division may also post a Notice of Violation on the recreational vehicle, equipment, or installations. (2) Violations must be corrected within 20 days from the date of such notice or at a later date if approved by the division. (3) If the violations are not corrected in the allotted time, the division may withdraw any previously issued insignia of compliance. (4) The recipient of a Notice of Violation must inform the division in writing within 20 days of the date of the notice of the action taken to correct the violations. A recreational vehicle, equipment, or installation subject to a Notice of Violation may not be moved without division approval. (5) When a Notice of Violation has been posted on the recreational vehicle, equipment, or installation such notice may not be removed until authorized by the division. A Notice of Violation may only be removed by division representatives or a person specifically authorized by the division. A recreational vehicle or equipment posted with a Notice of Violation may not be displayed or offered for sale, rent, or lease.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90 918-525-0350 Alterations (1) Alterations performed on a recreational vehicle by the manufacturer or dealer must conform to the division’s adopted standards in effect at the time of the alteration. (2) Insignias on recreational vehicles damaged beyond repair must be returned to or appropriated by the division. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90 918-525-0360 Field Technical Service The division may provide Field Technical Service when requested in writing and accompanied by the fees set by OAR 918-525-0510. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90

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918-525-0410 Procedure for Attaching Insignia of Compliance (1) An Oregon insignia of compliance must be securely attached to a specific recreational vehicle when a recreational vehicle is manufactured. The division, or a certified manufacturer, must attach the Oregon insignia of compliance to the outside surface of the exterior wall near the main entrance door, and placed 12 to 36 inches above the finished floor line. (2) Oregon insignias of compliance may only be attached to recreational vehicles by a division inspector, a certified manufacturer at the manufacturing facility, or elsewhere if requested by the manufacturer in writing and approved by the division. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90; BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94; BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97; BCD 28-2005, f. 12-30-05, c ert. ef. 1-1-06; BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08; BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 918-525-0420 Enforcement Actions for Non-Compliance (1) Oregon insignias of compliance are non-transferable. (2) Oregon insignias of compliance remain the property of the division, and may be withdrawn from a manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or any individual or business for any violation of ORS Chapters 455, 446, and any rules adopted thereunder. (3) Oregon insignias of compliance are not interchangeable. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90; BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94; BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97; BCD 28-2005, f. 12-

30-05, c ert. ef. 1-1-06; BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08; BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 918-525-0430 Application for Insignia of Compliance (1) Following certification, recreational vehicle manufacturers must apply for insignias for each recreational vehicle produced or intended to be produced for sale, rent, or lease in Oregon, except as provided in OAR 918-525-0420. An Insignia Label Request must be submitted to the division together with appropriate insignia fees set by OAR 918-525-0510. (2) Each certified recreational vehicle manufacturing facility must submit to the division, by the tenth day of each month, a Monthly Insignia Report for the preceding month showing: (a) The name of the manufacturer; (b) The location of the manufacturer’s facility; (c) The plant identification number; (d) Insignia numbers; (e) Serial numbers; (f) Makes and models; (g) Dates of manufacture; and (h) Destinations. (3) Insignias may be requested in bulk as long as the number of insignias is not more than the manufacturer would reasonably expect to use in one month. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90

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918-525-0440 Denial of Insignia of Compliance (1) Bulk insignia requests may be denied or bulk insignias withdrawn if: (a) A recreational vehicle manufacturer is not registered with the division as required in OAR 918-525- 0054; (b) A recreational vehicle manufacturing facility is not certified according to OAR 918-525- 0052; (c) A Monthly Insignia Report is delinquent per OAR 918-525-0430(2); or (d) Through in-plant or dealer lot monitoring, the division determines a recreational vehicle manufacturer is not manufacturing recreational vehicles according to the approved quality assurance manual or any other provisions of these rules. (2) Individual insignia requests may be denied if: (a) The recreational vehicle does not conform to the requirements of ORS Chapter 446, adopted codes and standards, or these rules; or (b) The recreational vehicle manufacturer is not registered and certified with the division as required in OAR 918-525-0054. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 9-1999, f. 7-14-99, cert. ef. 9-1-99 BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90 918-525-0450 Insignia of Compliance Removal (1) When a certified recreational vehicle manufacturer discontinues operations it must notify the division in writing within ten days of the facility closure and return all unused insignias. (2) The division may remove an insignia from a recreational vehicle if the vehicle or equipment violates any provision of OAR chapter 918,

division 525 or ORS Chapter 446. The division will notify the vehicle owner in writing of the violations. The division may reissue an insignia when the violations are corrected and the vehicle passes an inspection under OAR 918-525-0330. (3) An insignia of compliance must be removed and returned to the division by the building official when a recreational vehicle is converted to another occupancy or use. This does not waive the owner’s responsibility to conform to other state or local requirements for the new occupancy or use. (4) An insignia of compliance must be removed and returned to the division when a recreational vehicle is attached to a permanent foundation. This does not waive the owner’s responsibility to bring the recreational vehicle into conformance with the applicable Oregon Specialty Codes. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-05 BCD 9-1999, f. 7-14-99, cert. ef. 9-1-99 BCD 25-1996, f. 11-8-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90 918-525-0510 Fees The following fees apply to the division only and do not apply to municipalities. (1) Inspection Fee: (a) $45 for an inspection requiring one hour or less; (b) $22.50 for every 30 minutes or fraction exceeding one hour, including travel time and mileage; and (c) Mileage must be paid at the rate established by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. (2) Field Technical Service Fee: (a) $45 for service requiring one hour or less;

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(b) $22.50 for every 30 minutes or fraction exceeding one hour, including travel time and mileage; and (c) Mileage must be paid at the rate established by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. (3) Out-of-State Inspection or Field Technical Service Fee: In addition to the hourly charges of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the division must be reimbursed for actual cost based on published air fare or equivalent, plus necessary surface transportation and cost for food and lodging consistent with the allowances established by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for authorized state employee travel. (4) Reinspection Fee: Same fee schedule as noted in sections (1), (2), and (3) of this rule. (5) Quality Assurance Manual Fee: $30 for initial review of manuals and $20 for review of manual supplements. (6) Change of Name, ownership or Address Fee: $20 for each change. (7) Insignia Label Fee: $25 per insignia for manufacturers. (8) Replacement Insignia Fee: $25 per insignia for manufacturers. (9) Registration Fee: $25 per manufacturer or operation. (10) Annual Registration Renewal Fee: $20 per manufacturer or operation. (11) Recreational Vehicle Visual Inspection Fee: $30. This fee includes the insignia label, one initial inspection, and one reinspection. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.160 & 446.176 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.160 & 446.176 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 12-2008, f. 6-30-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BCD 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-05 BCD 29-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-19-00 BCD 9-1999, f. 7-14-99, cert. ef. 9-1-99 BCD 23-1998, f. 11-9-98, cert. ef. 11-15-98 BCD 12-1998(Temp), f. 6-2-98, cert. ef. 7-1-98 thru 12-27-98

BCD 24-1996, f. & cert. ef. 11-8-96 BCD 14-1996(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-96 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 10-1992, f. 6-15-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90 918-525-0520 Additional Fees (1) When the division determines that a person has failed to comply with these rules, obtain required inspections, insignia, requiring division staff to work outside normal business hours, the person will be charged additional fees as described in sections (3) and (4) of this rule. (2) Persons who sell or ship vehicles or equipment known to be out of compliance or requiring inspections or reinspections prior to sale or shipment requiring division staff to work outside normal business hours, will be charged additional fees as described in sections (3) and (4) of this rule. (3) Persons requesting or requiring inspections or field technical service, outside normal business hours of the division, will be charged fees at 1-1/2 times the amounts required by OAR 918-525-0510, except for travel expenses. (4) Persons requesting or requiring inspections or field technical service on recognized state holidays will be charged double the amounts required by OAR 918-525-0510, except for travel expenses. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 446.176, 455.210 & 455.220 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 446.176, 455.210 & 455.220 History: BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17 BCD 25-2008, f. 10-31-08, cert. ef. 11-1-08 BCD 31-2005, f. 12-30-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 BCD 29-2000, f. & cert. ef. 12-19-00 BCA 30-1993, f. 12-1-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 BCA 10-1992, f. 6-15-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92 BCA 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-2-90