OAR 918-780-0035: Exempt Ordinary Minor Plumbing Repairs

(1) Effective April 1, 2006, state building code provisions for permit or inspection of ordinary minor plumbing repairs follow: (a) A registered plumbing contractor and any person exempt from licensing under ORS 693.020 are exempted from permit or inspection for ordinary minor plumbing repairs as defined in section (2) for residential and commercial structures; (b) The term “any person” is defined by ORS 693.020 and includes but is not limited to individuals, corporations, partnerships, public and municipal corporations, political subdivisions, any Oregon state and federal government agencies. (2) The term "ordinary minor plumbing repairs" is defined as follows: (a) Includes repair, replacement or maintenance of existing plumbing fixtures, appliances, appurtenances and related water supply and drain attachments for the purpose of restoring a plumbing installation to a safe and sanitary operating condition. (b) Does not include new construction, replacement of water heaters, or underground plumbing. (3) In addition to the exemption in section (1), a registered plumbing contractor does not need a permit or inspection for emergency repair or replacement of the following: freeze-damaged, leaking-exposed, or concealed piping not exceeding five feet of new piping per structure for a period of 180 days, provided the repair or replacement does not involve any changes or alterations to the existing plumbing system. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]