ORS 672.107: Structural engineer registration for performing engineering services on significant structures; rules.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) For purposes of this section: (a) “Essential facility” means Risk Category IV buildings and structures, as defined in “Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures,” Table 1604.5 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. (b) “Hazardous facility” means structures housing, supporting or containing sufficient quantities of toxic or explosive substances to be of danger to the safety of the public if released. (c)(A) “Significant structure” means: (i) Hazardous facilities and special occupancy structures; (ii) Essential facilities that have a ground area of more than 4,000 square feet or are more than 20 feet in height; (iii) Structures that the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services determines to have irregular features; and (iv) Buildings that are customarily occupied by human beings and are more than four stories or 45 feet above average ground level. (B) “Significant structure” does not mean: (i) One-family and two-family dwellings and accompanying accessory structures; (ii) Agricultural buildings or equine facilities, both as defined in ORS 455.315; or (iii) Buildings located on lands exempt from Department of Consumer and Business Services enforcement of building code regulations. (d) “Special occupancy structure” means Risk Category III buildings and structures, as defined in “Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures,” Table 1604.5 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. (2) Consistent with ORS 672.255, the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall adopt rules establishing standards of competence in structural engineering analysis and design relating to seismic influence. (3) An engineer may not provide engineering services for significant structures unless the engineer possesses a valid professional structural engineer certificate of registration issued by the board. [Formerly 672.129; 2021 c.360 §4]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 820-001-0000: Rule Changes — implements
- OAR 820-001-0005: Contested Cases — implements
- OAR 820-001-0015: Hearing Request and Answers: Consequences of Failure to Answer — implements
- OAR 820-001-0020: Fees for Public Records and Publications — implements
- OAR 820-001-0030: Purchasing and Contracting — implements
- OAR 820-001-0035: Notice of Intent to Award — implements
- OAR 820-001-0040: Protests of Contract Award — implements
- OAR 820-001-0100: Request to Add New Branch — implements
- OAR 820-001-0200: Qualifications of Administrative Officer (Administrator) — implements
- OAR 820-005-0056: Person — implements
- OAR 820-005-0057: NCEES Record — implements
- OAR 820-005-0057: NCEES Record — authority
- OAR 820-005-1000: Acronyms — implements
- OAR 820-010-0505: Biennial Renewal of Registration or Certification — implements
- OAR 820-010-0615: Posting of Certificates — implements
- OAR 820-010-0635: Continuing Professional Development — implements
- OAR 820-010-0715: Construction Contractors Offering Engineering — implements
- OAR 820-010-0730: Use of Title if Registered in Other Jurisdiction — implements
- OAR 820-010-1000: Qualifications for Registration as a Professional Engineer — implements
- OAR 820-010-1010: Principles and Practice of Engineering Examinations — implements
- OAR 820-010-1020: Education and Experience Requirements for Registration as a Professional Engineer — implements
- OAR 820-010-1031: Application for Temporary License as a Professional Engineer for Military Spouse or Domestic Partner — implements
- OAR 820-010-2000: Qualifications for Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor — implements
- OAR 820-010-2010: Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination — implements
- OAR 820-010-2020: Education and Experience Requirements for Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor — implements
- OAR 820-010-2031: Application for Temporary License as a Professional Land Surveyor for Military Spouse or Domestic Partner — implements
- OAR 820-010-3000: Qualifications for Registration as a Professional Photogrammetrist — implements
- OAR 820-010-3010: Education and Experience Requirements for Registration as a Professional Photogrammetrist — implements
- OAR 820-010-3020: Photogrammetry Examination — implements
- OAR 820-010-3031: Application for Temporary License as a Registered Professional Photogrammetrist for Military Spouse or Domestic Partner — implements
- OAR 820-010-4000: Qualifications for Registration as a Structural Engineer — implements
- OAR 820-010-4000: Qualifications for Registration as a Structural Engineer — authority
- OAR 820-010-4031: Application for Temporary License as a Professional Structural Engineer for Military Spouse or Domestic Partner — implements
- OAR 820-010-5000: Qualification to Sit for Examination as a Water Right Examiner — implements
- OAR 820-010-5010: Qualification for Certification as a Water Right Examiner — implements
- OAR 820-015-0005: Definitions — implements
- OAR 820-015-0010: Processing Complaints — implements
- OAR 820-015-0026: Failure to Comply with Continuing Professional Development Requirements — implements
- OAR 820-015-0060: Civil Penalty Factors — implements
- OAR 820-015-0070: Civil Penalties for Violations of ORS 92.040 to 92.080, 209.250, and County Ordinances — implements
- OAR 820-020-0005: Preamble — implements
- OAR 820-020-0015: Registrants or Applicants for Registration or Certification Shall Hold Paramount the Safety, Health and Welfare of the Public in the Performance of their Professional Duties — implements
- OAR 820-020-0025: Obligation of Registrants and Applicants to Issue Statements only in an Objective and Truthful Manner — implements
- OAR 820-020-0030: Obligation of Registrants and Applicants to Act in Professional Matters for Each Employer or Client as Faithful Agents or Trustees, and to Avoid Conflicts of Interest — implements
- OAR 820-020-0035: Obligation of Applicants or Registrants to Avoid Improper Solicitation of Professional Employment — implements
- OAR 820-020-0040: Oregon Specific Examination Subversion: Grounds for Invalidation of Examination Results — implements
- OAR 820-020-0045: Obligation Not to Engage in Unprofessional Behavior — implements
- OAR 820-020-0055: Unprofessional Conduct — implements
- OAR 820-025-0001: Definitions — implements
- OAR 820-025-0005: Official Seal — implements
- OAR 820-025-0010: Official Seal – Digital Seal and Signature for Electronic Final Documents — implements
- OAR 820-025-0015: Final Documents — implements
- OAR 820-025-0020: Modifying Designs or Documents — implements
- OAR 820-025-0025: Dual Stamping Documents — implements
- OAR 820-030-0005: Definitions — implements
- OAR 820-030-0060: Filing Time and Place — implements
- OAR 820-030-0070: Surveyor’s Seal and Signature Required — implements
- OAR 820-030-0080: Survey Monument Marking — implements
- OAR 820-040-0005: Definitions — implements
- OAR 820-040-0010: Electrical Engineering — implements
- OAR 820-040-0020: Structural Engineering — implements
- OAR 820-040-0030: Traffic Engineering — implements
- OAR 820-040-0040: Geotechnical Engineering — implements
- OAR 820-050-0001: Continuing Professional Development — Certified Water Right Examiner (CWRE) — implements
- OAR 820-050-0010: Continuing Professional Development Requirements: Failure to Comply — implements
- OAR 820-080-0005: Refunds and Charges — implements
- OAR 820-080-0010: Fees — implements
- OAR 820-080-1000: Budget — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 455.315 — resolved
- ORS 672.255 — resolved
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Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.html