# ORS § 215.615: 215.615 Application and contents of housing ordinances

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T20_C215_S215.615

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 215.615
- **Heading:** 215.615 Application and contents of housing ordinances
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 215 / Section 215.615

## Text

The provisions of housing code ordinances authorized by ORS 215.605 (Counties authorized to adopt housing codes) and this section shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed or intended to be used for human habitation, and shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Standards for space, occupancy, light, ventilation, sanitation, heating, exits and fire protection.

(2) Inspection of such buildings.

(3) Procedures whereby buildings or portions thereof which are determined to be substandard are declared to be public nuisances and are required to be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal.

(4) An advisory and appeals board. [1969 c.418 §3]

Source: Section 215.615 — Application and contents of housing ordinances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors215.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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