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Building Codes Division Penalty Matrix for Violations of Specialty Codes
| This penalty matrix applies to the following trade specialty codes: amusement rides; boiler; electrical; elevators; manufactured dwellings/installer; one and two family dwellings; plumbing; recreational vehicles; structural and mechanical. | ||||
| Penalty per Violation | Compliance Achieved | Compliance Not Achieved | ||
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1st Time Violator A first time violator does not have an adverse final order issued by the board or department within 36 months from the date of the last order. |
$1,000 | Issue a Consent Order. A portion of the civil penalty may be stayed If the violator is a homeowner, issue a Final Order. | Issue a Final Order that assesses the full penalty. | |
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| 2nd Time Violator | $2,000 | Issue a Consent Order that assesses ½ of the penalty amount and stays ½ of the penalty amount. | Issue a Final Order that assesses the full penalty. | |
| 3rd Time Violator | $3,000 | Issue a Stipulated Order that assesses ¾ of the penalty amount and stays ¼ of the penalty amount. | Issue a Final Order that assesses the full penalty. | |
| 4th Time Violator | $4,000 | Issue a Stipulated Order that assesses the full penalty. | Issue a Final Order that assesses the full penalty. | |
| 5th Time Violator | $5,000 | Issue a Stipulated Order that assesses the full penalty. | Issue a Final Order that assesses the full penalty. | |
| EGREGIOUS ACT | ||||
| An egregious act is defined in OAR 918-001-0036. For example, a contractor or person commits an egregious act when they directly employ or contract with an unlicensed contractor or person who performs work that requires a license. Note: A licensed person or contractor who has committed an egregious act may have their license, registration, or certificate suspended or revoked. | ||||
| Violator Category | Penalty per Violation | Compliance Achieved | Compliance Not Achieved | |
| 1st Time Violator | $1,000 | Issue Consent Order, full amount of the penalty will be imposed. If violator is a homeowner, issue Final Order, penalty waived. | Issue a Final Order that assesses the full penalty | |
| 2nd Time Violator | $3,000 | Issue Stipulated Order, full amount of the penalty will be imposed | Issue a Final Order that assesses the full penalty | |
| 3rd Time Violator or any subsequent violation | $5,000 | Issue Stipulated Order, full amount of the penalty will be imposed | Issue a Final Order that assesses the full penalty | |