OAR 918-674-0580. Compliance Control Programs

(1) The division’s Compliance Control inspection services are maintained by the division in accordance with typical in-plant inspection procedures and applicable requirements in this rule. (2) The division may allow a manufacturer of prefabricated buildings to be placed on an alternative compliance control program, provided that the manufacturer complies with the following: (a) Obtain division-approved plans and apply for Oregon insignia of compliance prior to the construction of any prefabricated building required to bear an Oregon insignia of compliance prior to delivery to Oregon. (b) Manufacture prefabricated buildings using closed construction methods that do not conceal any system that requires cover inspection, and that any mechanical, electrical, or plumbing installations are surface mounted or open for inspection at the building site. (c) Manufacture prefabricated buildings classified as equipment protection-only structures that are non-occupied, single story, and are 4,000 square feet or less in floor area. (d) Manufacture prefabricated buildings classified as employee protection-only structures that are single story and are 200 square feet or less in floor area. (3) Manufacturers of equipment protection-only structures or employee protection-only structures that intend to manufacture prefabricated buildings that exceed the maximum limitations established in this rule may not be on an alternative division compliance control program. (4) When it is demonstrated that a manufacturer can no longer assure compliance with the Oregon Specialty Codes, these rules, or its compliance control manual, the division may rescind the manufacturer’s ability to operate under an alternative compliance control approval and return to division inspections. (5) A division-approved alternative compliance control program does not expire. When a manufacturer makes changes to a division-approved compliance control manual or makes changes identified in OAR 918-674-0520(6), the manufacturer must: (a) Submit a completed division-approved application form along with the fees established in OAR 918-674-0730; and (b) Provide a copy of the revised compliance control manual along with a cover letter explaining the changes. (6) Manufacturer Compliance Control: Upon application the division may approve a prefabricated structure manufacturer’s compliance control program using employees who hold the appropriate division inspection certifications: (a) Application for manufacturer’s compliance control approval must be in writing and must include a complete compliance control manual containing administrative, construction and program control procedures for the compliance control program; (b) The name of the manufacturer’s designated compliance control officer responsible for the compliance control program and whose responsibility must include maintaining records of the inspection program, copies of all plans and technical reports approved by the division; (c) Authority to use, apply and continue to use the division’s insignia is contingent upon the manufacturer’s compliance with the approved compliance control standards and procedures, and upon compliance with all applicable laws and rules; (d) An approved compliance control manual stamped with the division’s approval stamp, must be maintained by the manufacturer’s compliance control officer, and a copy filed with the division; and (e) When it is demonstrated that a manufacturer can no longer assure compliance with the Oregon Specialty Codes, these rules, or its compliance control manual, the division may rescind the manufacturer’s compliance control approval and return to division inspections. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]