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Rulemaking Hearings Videos
The rulemaking hearing archives contain each hearing notice and recorded video streamed file from 2007 - present. Past hearing notices can be provided upon a public records request.
 
 
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
 

2012
Date Rulemaking hearing notices Archived Video
12/1/12    
  Comment Period only- Alternate Evaluation for Specialized Inspector Certifications None
     
11/27/12    
  Alternative Inspection Pilot Program Video
  Fats, Oils, and Greases Code Changes Video
     
7/20/12    
Continuing Education Requirements for License Holders
Video
had technical difficulties
2010 OSSC for Radon Mitigation Standards
Video
had technical difficulties
     
5/15/12    
  RV Mid-Cycle Amendment Video
     
1/17/12    
  Adult Foster Care Homes Video
  Boiler Class 3A License Requirements Video
 

2011
Date Rulemaking hearing notices Archived Video
12/20/11    
  OEESC Mid-Cycle Amendments Video
  Boiler Minor Repair Permits Video
  Elevator Code Video
     
12/19/11    
  Reach Code Certifications Video
  OSSC Mid-Cycle Amendments Video
     
11/15/11    
  2011 Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code Audio
     
9/21/11    
9:30 a.m.
 Amends Residential Provisions of the Reach Code Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
Establishes Specialized Electrical Inspector Certifications Archived Video
     
9/19/11    
9:30 a.m.
 Adopts RV Safety Standards of the RV Code Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
Accessibility Standards of the Structural Specialty Code Archived Video
     
6/21/11    
9:00 a.m.
 Changes to Temporary Apprenticeship License Requirements Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
Adopts provisions for the Oregon Commercial Reach Code Archived Video
     
3/15/11
9:00 a.m.
Specialized Inspector Certifications – Implementing Portions of HB 3462
  Due to technical difficulty, a portion of the audio was not captured. Written testimony is provided here.  
     
3/1/11    
  Comment Period only - Changes apprenticeship license for final term apprentices None
     
2/15/11
 
9:30 a.m.
Adoption of 2011 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code and Low-Rise Electrical Provisions of 2011 Oregon Residential Specialty Code Archived Video
     
1/27/11
    
9:30 a.m.
Adoption of 2011 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code & low-rise residential plumbing provisions Archived Video
     
1/18/11
    
9:00 a.m.
 Adoption of 2011 Oregon Residential Specialty Code - structural & mechanical provisions
 Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
 Adopting carbon monoxide requirements amending 2008 ORSC & 2010 OSSC  
 

2010
Date Rulemaking hearing notices Archived Video
12/21/10
    
9:30 a.m.
 Removing Unused Elevators from Service Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
 Radon Gas Mitigation Standards  
     
11/16/10    
9:30 a.m.
 Elevator Permit Fees and Inspection Intervals
Archived Video
     
8/17/10    
9:30 a.m.
 Solar Installation Specialty Code; permit, plan review, and fee methodology Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
 Updating definition of “pattern of violation” for the penalty matrix
     
05/18/10    
9:30 a.m.
Solar Installation License Requirements Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
Minor Label Installation for Home-based Electric Vehicle Supply Equip.m.ent Archived Video
     
03/16/10    
9:30 a.m.
Adoption of 2010 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code Archived Video
     

2009
Date Rulemaking hearing notices Archived Video
12/21/09    
Comment period only - Housekeeping Reference Changes from HB 2950 (2009) None
     
12/16/09    
9:30 a.m.
Oregon inspector certification renewal, implementing portions of HB 3462 Archived Video
10:30 a.m.
Adoption of 2010 Oregon Manufactured Dwellings Installation Specialty Code Archived Video
     
11/18/09    
9:30 a.m.
Legislative Changes to the Boiler and Elevator Programs Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
Adoption of the 2010 Oregon Structural Specialty Code Archived Video
     
10/20/09    
9:30 a.m.
 Adoption of the 2010 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code
Archived Video
     
9/22/09    
9:30 a.m.
 Mid-cycle amendment to the Oregon Residential Specialty Code Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
 ePermitting implementation rules Archived Video
10:30 a.m.
 Consistent form and fee methodology correction Archived Video
     
7/21/09    
9:30 a.m.
Certification of small wind turbines Archived Video
     
5/19/09    
9:30 a.m.
General supervising electrician requirements Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
amendments to ORSC Section R703.1 Archived Video
     
3/17/09    

9:30 a.m.

 Interim amendment to the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code Archived Video
     

2008
Date Rulemaking hearing notices Archived Video
12/16/08    
9:30 a.m.
 Division window label program administration Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
 Exemption from engineering requirements Archived Video
     
11/18/08    
9:30 a.m.
 Adoption of the 2008 Oregon Elevator Specialty Code Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
Interim amendments to the Oregon Residential Specialty Code Archived Video
10:30 a.m.
Local code amendment request Archived Video
11:00 a.m.
Electrical vehicle charging stations Archived Video
     
10/21/08    
9:30 a.m.
Adoption of minimum safety standards for recreational vehicles Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
Adoption of the 2008 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code Archived Video
10:30 a.m.
Pressure vessel inspection frequency Archived Video
11:00 a.m.
Boiler program alternate method use and data reporting changes Archived Video
11:30 a.m.
Recognizing boilers and pressure vessels built to certain international standards Archived Video
     
9/16/08    
9:30 a.m.
 HB 2475 electrical energizing installations rule Archived Video
10:00 a.m.
 Moisture content in construction materials Archived Video
10:30 a.m.
 OSSC mid-cycle code amendments Archived Video
1:30 p.m.
 Civil penalty matrix changes Archived Video
2:00 p.m.
 Electrical program assumption clarification Archived Video
     
7/22/08 Elevator Minor Labels Archived Video
   
7/02/08 Net Metering & Interconnection Public Meeting Archived Video
  The public is invited to attend and to provide input and recommendations relating to consistent statewide standards for net metering and interconnection. Additional meeting materials.
   
5/20/08  
9:30 a.m.
 Reciprocal License Requirements Archived Video
10:30 a.m.
 Continuing education requirements for Boiler and Pressure Vessel licenses Archived Video
11:00 a.m.
 Division refund procedures Archived Video
   
5/16/08 Residential Fire Sprinkler Hearing Archived video
  The public is invited to attend and to provide input and recommendations on the proposed fire sprinkler requirements.
   
1/28/08 Residential Fire Sprinkler Hearing Archived video
  The public is invited to attend and to provide input and recommendations on the proposed fire sprinkler requirements.
   
1/16/08
  
10:30 a.m.
 Consistent Forms and Fee Methodologies Archived Video
11:30 a.m.
 Limited Residential Electrician Apprenticeship Program– math qualifications Archived Video
   
1/15/08
  
9:30 a.m.
 2008 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Adoption rule Archived Video
10:30 a.m.
 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code Adoption rule- plumbing provisions Archived Video
1:30 p.m.
 2008 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code Adoption rule Archived Video
2:30 p.m.
 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code Adoption rule—Electrical provisions Archived Video
     

2007
Date Rulemaking hearing notices Archived Video
12/18/07   Archived Video
9:30 a.m.
 Licensing consistency rules for electrical, elevator, plumbing & boiler progra.ms  
10:00 a.m.
 HB 3360 tankless water heater rule  
10:30 a.m.
 Division-administered building inspection program assumption rule  
11:00 a.m.
 HB 2478 Residential Certificate of Occupancy rule  
11:30 a.m.
 Residential inspector certification scope of work rules  
     
11/20/07 2008 ORSC - Structural & Mechanical provisions Archived Video