OAR 837-085-0220: Right of Entry

(1) In accordance with ORS 453.317(8), a compliance auditor has the right to enter and audit any facility of a covered employer, owner or operator during normal working hours or at other reasonable times. (2) If the covered employer, owner or operator or their representative are not present at the facility, an audit will not be conducted, except when: (a) Executing an inspection warrant; (b) The covered employer, owner or operator has been notified that the audit is to be conducted. (3) Compliance auditors will identify themselves as representatives of the State Fire Marshal and, as necessary, present their credentials to the covered employer, owner or operator or their representative to establish the right of entry. (4) The compliance auditor will not sign any form of liability release or agree to waive any rights of the agency.