Or. Admin. R. 918-020-0200

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024

Section 918-020-0200 - Review Procedures

(1) The administrator may appoint one active building official from a municipality similar in size to the municipality subject to review and one contractor from an area similar in size to the municipality subject to review to assist and advise division staff during a general or interim review. Prior to beginning any general or interim review the division shall conduct an initial interview with the building official.

(2) Review of Records. The division shall request that a municipality provide revenue and expense information prior to the actual site visit, and the opportunity to review documents and records, whether electronic or other media, regarding the administration and enforcement of a building inspection program.

(3) General Administration and Compliance Review. The division shall review and verify compliance with the general administration and compliance program requirements described in OAR 918-020-0090.

(4) Review of Prior Approved Construction Plans. The division may review a random selection of construction plans approved by the municipality during the subject reporting period and verify compliance with the minimum requirements of the applicable specialty codes.

(5) Review of Inspections. The division may review a random selection of inspections completed by the municipality during the subject reporting period and verify compliance with the applicable specialty codes.

(6) Post-Review Interview. At the completion of a general or interim review the division shall conduct a post-review interview with the building official or person designated by the building official. The reviewer shall describe the general results of the review, issue written notice regarding any failure to conform with an approved operating plan that requires immediate attention and generally respond to any questions.

(7) Final Report. The division shall prepare and deliver a final written report describing the results of the review to a municipality within 60 days of completing a review.

(8) The municipality being reviewed shall respond to the division's final report conclusions within 30 days after receipt of the report, or request an extension.

Or. Admin. R. 918-020-0200

BCD 9-1996, f. 7-1-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96; BCD 14-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98; BCD 12-2021, amend filed 11/18/2021, effective 1/1/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.030

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.150