Oregon Revised Statutes § 329A.260
Directs the state Early Learning Council to establish rules setting minimum standards for child care facilities. Rules (Or. Admin. Code 414-305-0840) require certified child care centers to "take steps to prevent children's exposure to" mold, asbestos, lead-based paint, lead in plumbing and fixtures, and other identified toxins or hazards. Prohibits centers from using automatic insecticide dispensers, vaporizers, or fumigants.
Oregon House Bill 3031; 2023 Oregon Laws ch. 525
Establishes requirements for school HVAC improvement projects that use federal or state funds made available to the school district specifically for that purpose. Requirements for such projects include a ventilation verification assessment every five years that covers testing to determine maximum filter efficiency, calculation of minimum ventilation rates, and verification of HVAC operation and maintenance in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022, among other things. Requires such funded projects to ensure that each classroom is equipped with a carbon dioxide monitor as specified in the law. Also requires funded school districts to obtain an HVAC assessment report; to perform the necessary adjustments, repairs, upgrades or replacements recommended in the report; and to submit an HVAC verification report to the state following completion of that work.
Oregon Revised Statutes §§ 431A.410-417
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to establish a program to increase the availability of portable air cleaners and HVAC filters among persons vulnerable to the health effects of wildfire smoke and who reside in areas susceptible to wildfire smoke. Authorizes the agency to: award grants for the purchase of smoke filtration devices, with priority given to residential buildings occupied by persons who qualify for the Oregon Health Plan or Medicaid and are vulnerable to the health effects of wildfire smoke; adopt rules establishing standards for smoke filtration devices obtained with such grants, including minimum acceptable filter efficiency; and provide information and refer service providers to grantees that need housing interventions to facilitate effective use of smoke filtration devices, including interventions such as weather proofing. Also requires the agency to establish and implement a grant program that allows local governments to establish emergency clean air shelters free to the public, and equip public buildings with smoke filtration systems so the public buildings may serve as cleaner air spaces during wildfire smoke events and other poor air quality events. Legislation in 2022 (S.B. 1536) amended the air filter distribution program to add distribution of air conditioners and established that a rental dwelling unit in a building that received a building permit on or after April 1, 2024, is considered unhabitable if it substantially lacks adequate cooling facilities as defined in the law. (See also Or. Rev. Stat 90.320.)
Oregon Revised Statutes §§ 431A.400, .402
Establishes and funds the Healthy Homes Grant Program within the Oregon Health Authority to provide financial assistance to persons in low-income households to repair and rehabilitate their residences and to landlords to repair and rehabilitate dwelling units inhabited by low-income households. The law authorizes the agency to make grants to eligible entities that serve low-income communities or communities "impacted by environmental justice factors," in order to assist households in maximizing energy efficiency, extending the useful life of homes, or improving occupant health and safety. Provides that health and safety improvements include abatement of radon, lead, and mold; installation of a smoke filtration system; removal of asthma or allergen triggers; and structural and safety improvements. (See implementing rules, Or. Admin. Code §§333-090-0100--0140.)
Oregon Revised Statutes §§ 332.331, .334, .337
Amends the Education Code to require school districts, education service districts and public charter schools to adopt and review annually a Healthy and Safe Schools Plan that addresses, at a minimum, lead, radon, asbestos, IPM and carbon monoxide. Also requires that the results of any testing conducted under the plan, as well as an annual report on the plan, be made available to the public. Directs the state to develop a model plan, along with information on substances that may pose health risks. Authorizes the state to recommend to districts and schools evidence-based practices for addressing other environmental conditions. Regulations implementing the law (Or. Admin. Code 581-022-2223) set forth elements of the model plan, deadlines for adoption of plans, requirements for annual reporting, and provisions for reimbursement of costs for testing drinking water. Law also establishes a Healthy Schools Facilities Fund to provide assistance to schools in implementing the law and authorizes the state to use the fund to provide grants to schools for testing lead in potable water. Other regulations establish technical assistance grants for radon assessments. (Or. Admin. Code 581-027-0005, -0030.)
Oregon Revised Statutes §§ 332.341, .345
Requires school districts to develop a plan that provides for radon testing in any frequently occupied room in contact with the ground or located above a basement or crawlspace, and for retesting at least once every 10 years. Requires test results to be provided to the local school board and the state Health Authority and made readily available to parents/guardians, staff and others. Also requires the state Health Authority to disseminate information on radon to school districts and to develop model plans for school districts to follow.
Oregon Revised Statutes § 105.848
Requires the state Real Estate Agency to provide information on radon issues, such as radon hazard potential and methods of testing for and mitigating radon, to potential purchasers of one and two family dwellings. Information must be available on the agency's website and printed copies must be available to the public at a reasonable fee.
Oregon Revised Statutes § 455.365
Requires the state building code agencies to adopt design and construction standards for mitigating radon in new residential buildings and new public buildings, including schools. Requires the agencies to consider standards recommended by the U.S. EPA. New standard is to be applicable in seven counties listed in the law, as well as others the agency may consider appropriate in light of local radon levels. The state Building Code and Structures Board has incorporated the International Residential Code Appendix F (radon control) standard into the Oregon Residential Specialty Code and incorporated requirements for passive soil depressurization into the Structural Specialty Code for public buildings. (See also Or. Admin. Code 918-020-0390.)
Oregon Revised Statutes §§ 105.462--.490
Amends existing disclosure law to require sellers of real property consisting of up to four dwelling units to provide buyers with a seller's property disclosure statement, which includes disclosure of any testing of or treatment for formaldehyde, radon gas, mold, lead-based paint, or asbestos on the property.
Oregon Revised Statutes § 455.445
Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt ventilation standards for public areas and office workplaces that are at least equivalent to the most recent, nationally recognized and accepted standards. Requires the Department to adopt building codes and building product standards to protect the indoor air quality of private residences, but only as necessary to address serious or unique IAQ problems not addressed by federal standards or national codes.
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