HB 3707
Provides that new construction in certain school districts must meet specified resiliency standards for the districts to be eligible to receive a matching grant under a certain grant program financed with the proceeds of Article XI-P bonds.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
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Bill overview
This bill requires that new school buildings in designated high seismic risk areas meet specific resiliency standards to be eligible for matching grants from a state program. These standards include earthquake-resistant structural systems, automatic gas shutoff devices, and backup power generators for shelter rooms. The bill also directs the State Resilience Officer to establish an advisory committee to clarify responsibilities related to emergency shelter rooms in these buildings.
Key provisions
- New school construction in high seismic risk areas must meet Risk Category IV standards for structural systems.
- New buildings must install earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff devices.
- Shelter rooms must have built-in emergency electricity generators with automatic transfer switches.
- New buildings must maintain an on-site fuel supply for generator operation.
- New buildings must include stub-outs for temporary water connections.
- Potable water piping must allow isolation of water service to shelter rooms.
- The Department of Consumer and Business Services will monitor and certify compliance.
- A state advisory committee will recommend operational leadership for shelter rooms.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Students
- Emergency management agencies
- Local governments
- Construction companies
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