Oregon Administrative Rules

Oregon Administrative Rules and the Oregon Revised Statues are listed for your convenience below as they pertain to specific programs.

OAR – Oregon Administrative Rules are numbered by the Division and Chapter.  The "Oregon Administrative Rules Compilation" (OAR) is the official compilation of rules and regulations having the force of law in the state of Oregon. The OAR is compiled and issued annually by the Administrative Rules Unit of the Secretary of State's Archives Division.  Listed are links to the most current OAR version for some of the programs served by Washington County Environmental Health.

ORS - Oregon Revised Statutes defines "rule" as "any agency directive, standard, regulation or statement of general applicability that implements, interprets or prescribes law or policy, or describes the procedure or practice requirements of any agency." The Oregon Administrative Rules are published by Bill Bradbury, Oregon Secretary of State. ORS 183.310(9) The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) is the codified body of statutory law governing the state of Oregon, as enacted by the Oregon Legislative Assembly, and occasionally by citizen initiative. The statutes are subordinate to the Oregon Constitution.  

Food Sanitation Rules and Statutes

• OAR 333-150 Food Sanitation Rules (applicable to all facilities)
• OAR 333-157 Inspection and Licensing Procedures
• OAR 333-162 Additional Information for Mobile Units
• ORS 624 Food Service Facilities

Bed and Breakfast Rules and Statues

• OAR 333-170 Bed and Breakfast Facilities
• ORS 624 Food Service Facilities
• These facilities are also influenced by the Oregon Food Sanitation Rules

Food Handler Rules and Statutes

• OAR 333-175 Food Handler Training
• ORS 624 Food Service Facilities

Drinking Water Rules and Statutes 

• OAR 333-061 Public Water Systems
• ORS 448 Pool Facilities; Water and Sewage Systems

Organizational Camps Rules and Statutes

• OAR 333-030 Organizational Camp Rules
• ORS 446 Manufactured Dwellings and Structures; Parks; Tourist Facilities; Ownerships Records; Dealers and Dealerships
• These facilities are also influenced by the Oregon Food Sanitation Rules

Outdoor Mass Gatherings Rules and Statutes

• OAR 333-039 Regulations Governing Health and Safety at Outdoor Mass Gatherings
• ORS 446 Manufactured Dwellings and Structures; Parks; Tourist Facilities; Ownerships Records; Dealers and Dealerships
• CC 8.52 Outdoor Mass Gatherings

Onsite Sewage Rules and Statutes

• OAR 340-071 Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
• OAR 334-073 Onsite Construction Standards
• ORS 454 Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems

Recreation Parks Rules and Statutes

• OAR 333-031 Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Recreation Parks
• ORS 446 Manufactured Dwellings and Structures; Parks; Tourist Facilities; Ownerships Records; Dealers and Dealerships

Travelers' Accommodations Rules and Statutes

• OAR 333-029 Travelers' Accommodation Rules
• ORS 446 Manufactured Dwellings and Structures; Parks; Tourist Facilities; Ownerships Records; Dealers and Dealerships

Spa Rules and Statutes

• OAR 333-062 Public Spa Pool Rules
• ORS 448 Pool Facilities; Water and Sewage Systems

Swimming Pool Rules and Statutes

• OAR 333-060 Public Water System—Public Swimming Pools
• ORS 448 Pool Facilities; Water and Sewage Systems