Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
OAR 837-007 - Oregon State Fire Marshal
Rulemaking Caption: Adopt rules for conducting employment related criminal records checks.
Rule Summary:
837-007-0200 - Statement of Purpose and Statutory Authority
837-007-0210 - Definitions
837-007-0220 – Subject Individual
837-007-0230 – Criminal Records Check Process
837-007-0240 – Hiring on a Preliminary Basis
837-007-0250 – Final Fitness Determination
837-007-0260 – Crimes Relevant to a Fitness Determination
837-007-0270 – Appealing a Fitness Determination
837-007-0280 – Incomplete Fitness Determination
837-007-0290 – Recordkeeping and Confidentiality
837-007-0300 – Authorized Designees
837-007-0310 - Fees
Attachments: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking including Statement of Need & Fiscal Impact.
How to Comment: You may comment on the proposed rule changes by sending written comments by August 22, 2025, at 5:00 pm to:
Postal Mail:
Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal
Attn: Rules Coordinator
3991 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE
Salem, OR 97302
Email: Rules Coordinator at osfm.rulescoordinator@osfm.oregon.gov
Online form: Oregon State Fire Marshal : Administrative Rulemaking : About Us : State of Oregon
You may also provide oral or written comments at the Rulemaking Hearing, occurring:
Date: 8/19/2025
Time: 10-11 AM
Place: Oregon Department of State Fire Marshal—3991 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE. Salem, OR 97302, in the Ponderosa Conference Room
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OAR 837-020 - Oregon State Fire Marshal
Rulemaking Caption: Changes to cardlock conditional use and removing gallonage requirement with passage of HB 3478 (2025).
Rule Summary:
837-020-0025 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0025 Removed: References to Business Use, gallonage requirements, and documentation
837-020-0025 Removed: References to exemptions to business use and gallonage requirements
837-020-0035 Added Definition: "License Cycle" to support the changed timeline
837-020-0035 Amended: Various sections to correct grammar errors from removing items
837-020-0040 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0040 Removed: References to Business Use, gallonage requirements, and documentation
837-020-0040 Amended: Various sections to correct grammar errors from removing items
837-020-0045 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0045 Amended: Various sections to correct grammar errors from removing items
837-020-0050 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0055 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0055 Amended: Various sections to correct grammar errors from adding or removing items
837-020-0055 Added: the word 'materials' to match a statutory verbiage change
837-020-0055 Added: a requirement that safety training materials contain instructions on reporting issues
837-020-0055 Added: a requirement that safety training materials are disseminated to all users of non-retail facilities
837-020-0060 Repealed: all of 837-020-0060 as statute no longer supports a quantity of purchase requirement
837-020-0065 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0070 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0070 Removed: References to Business Use, gallonage requirements, and documentation
837-020-0070 Removed: References to exemptions to business use and gallonage requirements
837-020-0070 Added: a requirement that safety training materials are disseminated to all users of non-retail facilities into the written agreement
837-020-0075 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0075 Amended: Various sections to correct grammar errors from adding or removing items
837-020-0077 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0077 Removed: References to Business Use, gallonage requirements, and documentation
837-020-0077 Amended: A statute reference to update changes, 480.315 to 480.310
837-020-0077 Amended: Various sections to correct grammar errors from removing items
837-020-0077 Amended: Added terminology to support the new triennial cycle for audits
837-020-0077 Removed: References to annual auditing
837-020-0077 Added: the word 'materials' to match a statutory verbiage change relating to training
837-020-0077 Amended: Verbiage around the timing of customer payments to support a triennial cycle
837-020-0080 Added: the word 'materials' to match a statutory verbiage change related to training
837-020-0085 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0085 Amended: Added terminology to support the new triennial cycle for audits
837-020-0105 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0105 Amended: Various sections to correct grammar errors from adding or removing items
837-020-0115 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0115 Amended: Verbiage to support modern payment systems
837-020-0115 Amended: Added terminology to support the new triennial cycle for audits
837-020-0125 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0125 Removed: References to Conditional Use Facilities and Customers
837-020-0125 Removed: References to Business Use, gallonage requirements, and documentation
837-020-0125 Added: a requirement that training materials are received and disseminated to align with new statute
837-020-0130 Amended: Changed the penalty schedule to be different for inspections and audits
Attachments: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking including Statement of Need & Fiscal Impact.
How to Comment: You may comment on the proposed rule changes by sending written comments by September 10, 2025, at 5:00 pm to:
Postal Mail:
Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal
Attn: Rules Coordinator
3991 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE
Salem, OR 97302
Email: Rules Coordinator at osfm.rulescoordinator@osfm.oregon.gov
Online form: Oregon State Fire Marshal : Administrative Rulemaking : About Us : State of Oregon
You may also provide oral or written comments at the Rulemaking Hearing, occurring:
Date: 8/19/2025
Time: 9-10 AM
Place: Oregon Department of State Fire Marshal—3991 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE. Salem, OR 97302, in the Ponderosa Conference Room
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OAR 837-040 - Oregon State Fire Marshal
Rulemaking Caption: Adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code with Oregon amendments for 2025.
Rule Summary:
837-040-0010 – Adopts the Oregon Fire Code and updates the edition of the International Fire Code.
837-040-0015 - Clarifies the Oregon Fire Code Advisory Board will review proposed amendments to code.
8347-040-0020 - Amends the Oregon Fire Code; update to fix a capitalization mistake.
837-040-0140 – Updates the Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Oregon Mechanic Specialty Code to the 2025 edition.
Attachments: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking including Statement of Need & Fiscal Impact.
How to Comment: You may comment on the proposed rule changes by sending written comments by September 10, 2025, at 5:00 pm to:
Postal Mail:
Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal
Attn: Rules Coordinator
3991 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE
Salem, OR 97302
Email: Rules Coordinator at osfm.rulescoordinator@osfm.oregon.gov
Online form: Oregon State Fire Marshal : Administrative Rulemaking : About Us : State of Oregon
You may also provide oral or written comments at the Rulemaking Hearing, occurring:
Date: 8/20/2025
Time: 9-10 AM
Place: Oregon Department of State Fire Marshal—3991 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE. Salem, OR 97302, in the Chief Joseph Conference Room