Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 166 - SECRETARY OF STATE, ARCHIVES DIVISION
Division 150 - COUNTY AND SPECIAL DISTRICT RETENTION SCHEDULE
Section 166-150-0175 - Public Works Records - Operations and Maintenance

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 166-150-0175

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1)Backflow Prevention Device Test Records Records documenting test results on backflow prevention devices designed to protect the water system from pollution related to substances backing into water lines. Information usually includes date, type and size of device, serial number, location, test records, line pressure, name of tester, name and address of device owner, and related data. (Minimum retention: 10 years)

(2)Buildings and Grounds Maintenance and Repair Records Records of all maintenance and repairs to buildings, grounds, and right-of-ways owned or leased by the agency. Used to verify that repairs were made. May include summaries, logs, reports, and similar records usually compiled from daily work records on a monthly or quarterly basis. Information often includes location, narrative of work completed, materials used, personnel completing work, authorization, dates of activities, and related data. SEE ALSO Daily Work Records in this section, and Administrative and Financial Improvement Records in the Financial section. (Minimum retention:

(a) Records requiring engineering stamps: 2 years after life of structure

(b) Other records: 2 years)

(3)Cross Connection Control Survey Records Records documenting the monitoring of potential or actual water system health hazards from pollution entering water pipes from other pipes. Records may include reports, surveys, checklists, and related documents. Information often includes address, contact person, business name, date, inspector, type of facility, description of protection, comments, corrections made, and other data. (Minimum retention: 1 year after disconnection or 10 years, whichever is longer)

(4)Delivery Tickets Tickets issued by suppliers to verify delivery of supplies or materials (concrete, road base, gravel, topsoil, etc.) Information usually includes date, time, amount and type of supplies received, and related data. (Minimum retention: 2 years)

(5)Fill and Leaf Delivery Records Records documenting citizen requests and agency delivery of fill material and leaves to private property. Often includes conditions, signature, address, and phone number of property owner, number of loads requested, desired dumping location, and related information. (Minimum retention: 2 years)

(6)Hydrant Records Records documenting the location, specifications, maintenance, testing, and repair of water hydrants in the water system. May include lists, charts, logs, reports, and related records. Information often includes location, make, description (main size, valve size, flow capacity, etc.), maintenance and repair narratives, dates, authorizations, and related data. (Minimum retention:

(a) Location and specification records: Until hydrant permanently removed from service

(b) Maintenance, test, and repair records: 2 years)

(7)Permit-Required Confined Space Program Records Records document OSHA program outlined in CFR 29.1910.146(e)(6) requiring employers to issue safety permits for employees entering potentially hazardous confined spaces, such as sewers. Records include permit, preentry testing data, field notations, and observations. (Minimum retention: 1 year)

(8)Sewer and Storm Drainage Maintenance and Repair Records Records documenting the maintenance and repair of agency sewers and storm drains. May include summaries, reports, and similar records usually compiled from daily work records on a monthly or quarterly basis. Information often includes location, narrative of work completed, amount and type of material used, personnel completing work, dates of activities, authorization, and related data. SEE ALSO Permit Required Confined Space Program Records in this section. (Minimum retention:

(a) Records requiring an engineering stamp: 2 years after sewer or storm drain permanently removed from service

(b) Other records: 2 years)

(9)Sewer Smoke Test Records Records documenting smoke tests undertaken to verify hookup to main sewer lines, check condition of pipes, or determine effectiveness of backflow prevention devices. Information often includes maps or diagrams of lines tested, location of leaks detected, inspector's name, pipe size, and related data. (Minimum retention: 10 years)

(10)Sewer Television/Videoscan Inspection Records Reports documenting television inspections used to determine the condition of sewer lines. Inspections locate problems and defects so that corrective measures can be taken. Often consists of periodic inspections of existing lines, final inspections of newly constructed lines, and inspections at the end of warranty periods. Records usually contain videotapes and written reports. Information often includes date, type of inspection, conditions found, repairs needed, distances from manholes, and related data. (Minimum retention:

(a) Written reports: 10 years or until superseded or obsolete, whichever is first

(b) Video tapes: 1 year after written report submitted)

(11)Temporary Access/Construction Easement Records Records documenting temporary easements allowing entrance and work on property not owned by the easement holder. Permits usually apply to agency crews and utility workers. Information can include applicant name, address, and phone number, contractor name and license number, utility involved, location, description of work, security deposit, surface restoration material used, signature, date, comments, permit number, and related data. (Minimum retention: 5 years after easement expires)

(12)Valve Maintenance Records Records documenting the location, specifications, maintenance, and repair of valves in the water and sewer systems. May include lists, charts, drawings, reports, logs, and related records. Information often includes valve location, identification number, run of pipe, size, make, year installed, depth, turns to open and normal position, narratives of valve maintenance and repair, tests run, personnel completing work, dates, and related data. (Minimum retention:

(a) Location and specification records: Until valve permanently removed from service

(b) Maintenance and repair records: 5 years)

(13)Water Line Maintenance and Repair Records Records documenting the maintenance and repair of agency-owned water lines. May include reports, summaries, and similar documents usually compiled from daily work records on a monthly or quarterly basis. Information often includes, location, narrative of work completed, amount and type of materials used, personnel completing work, dates of activities, authorization, and related data. (Minimum retention:

(a) Records requiring an engineering stamp: 2 years after water line permanently removed from service

(b) Other records: 10 years)

Stat. Auth.: ORS 192 & 357

Stats. Implemented: ORS 192.005-192.170 & 357.805-357.895

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