Repairs, Remodeling and Workers in the Building
This section contains an excerpt from the Portland Plaza Rules and Regulations that specifically relate to repairs, remodeling and workers in the building. The rules apply to owners who do their own work as well as owners who use contractors or other outside help, whether paid or not. Compliance with these rules is critical for the safety of all residents and for the respect of the needs and rights of all residents.
After the excerpt from the Rules, there is a Contractor Worksheet form that the owner must provide the Building Manager to identify contractors working in the building. The owner must provide this information before any work begins. Owners shall only engage contractors who have a current license that is issued by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and that is properly endorsed for the work to be performed for any work for which such a license is required by Oregon law. The Building Manager will not allow unlicensed contractors into the building.
There is also a Summary of Rules for Working in the Portland Plaza. This is a handout for workers that summarizes the rules that are most likely affect their work. Regardless of what is listed in the Summary, all workers and owners engaged in repairs and remodeling must comply with all Portland Plaza Rules and Regulations.
Before beginning work, an owner must provide the Building Manager with detailed plans of the work, the schedule, and copies of building permits, if any are required by the City of Portland; and, the owner must receive written acknowledgment from the Building Manager that he or she has reviewed the documents. Once the Building Manager has reviewed the information, the owner can arrange access to the building for workers through the Front Desk or can begin work on his or her own unit.
The rules are divided into two parts. The first part, Section 3.4 A, relates to any modifications that require prior written approval by the Board of Directors. These include any structural changes or changes to any common systems or common elements. The owner is responsible for obtaining this approval. If there is any doubt about the need for written approval from the Board, the owner must resolve the issue with the Board directly. Neither a committee nor the Building Manager has the authority to approve any work that is subject to Section 3.4A.
The remaining rules, beginning at Section 3.4 B and continuing, apply to all repairs and remodeling. Owners are ultimately responsible for their workers’ compliance with all the rules and are themselves responsible for complying in any work they do themselves.