Or. Admin. R. 918-500-0540 - Certificate of Occupancy and Change of Occupancy

(1) A certificate of occupancy is not required for a manufactured dwelling used for single-family dwelling occupancy. A certificate of occupancy may be required as specified in these rules or when the intended use changes as described in OAR 918-500-0530.

(2) To convert a manufactured dwelling to another occupancy type or use not specifically addressed in these rules, a person must:

(a) Apply to the municipality for a change of occupancy;

(b) If required by the municipality, apply for a change in land use;

(c) Bring the manufactured dwelling into conformance with the appropriate Oregon specialty codes for the new use and occupancy;

(d) Make it accessible for persons with disabilities, if accessibility is required by the new use or occupancy;

(e) Ensure that persons converting the manufactured dwelling have the appropriate state licenses and registrations required to perform such work;

(f) Return any federal or state labels or insignias attached to the manufactured dwelling to the division before the change in use or occupancy; and

(g) Obtain a certificate of occupancy from the municipality, if required.

(3) Manufactured dwellings used for other than residential, temporary sales offices, or in-home businesses that are affected buildings under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be accessible according to the requirements of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

(4) When a manufactured dwelling is sold "as is" or "with all faults" and is intended to be used as a non-regulated structure, such as an agricultural use, the owner must remove all appliances, all plumbing fixtures in the kitchen and baths, and must return any federal or state insignias or labels to the division.

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Or. Admin. R. 918-500-0540

BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.160

Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.155, 446.245, 446.253, 455.055