Oregon Code § 478.920·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Scope
of fire prevention code.
The fire prevention code may provide reasonable regulations relating to:
(1) Prevention
and suppression of fires.
(2) Mobile fire
apparatus means of approach to buildings and structures.
(3) Providing
fire-fighting water supplies and fire detection and suppression apparatus
adequate for the protection of buildings and structures.
(4) Storage and
use of combustibles and explosives.
(5) Construction,
maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
(6) Means and
adequacy of exit in case of fires and the regulation and maintenance of fire
and life safety features in factories, asylums, hospitals, churches, schools,
halls, theaters, amphitheaters, all buildings, except private residences, which
are occupied for sleeping purposes, and all other places where large numbers of
persons work, live or congregate from time to time for any purpose.
(7) Requiring the
issuance of permits by the fire chief of the district before burning trash or
waste materials.
(8) Providing for
the inspection of premises by officers designated by the board of directors,
and requiring the removal of fire hazards found on premises at such
inspections. [Amended by 1969 c.667 §55; 1977 c.292 §1]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 478.920
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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