Oregon AED requirements at a glance
Here is what Oregon law asks of an AED program, row by row, with the statute behind each answer.
| Requirement | Required? | What the law says |
|---|---|---|
| Inspect and maintain AEDs | Limited | No general rule for AED owners. |
| Train expected users | Limited | No general rule for AED owners. |
| Notify agencies of AEDs | Limited | Through AED placement reporting: see that row. |
| Register the program | No | Not in state law. |
| Report AED locations | Limited | No general rule. |
| Physician medical direction | No | Not in state law. |
| Report each AED use | No | Not in state law. |
| Written plan or records | Limited | No general rule. |
| Call 911 when an AED is used | Limited | No general rule. |
| School cardiac emergency plan | Yes | Starting July 1, 2027 (first applying to the 2027-28 school year), every K-12 public or private school needs a cardiac emergency response plan that includes at least one AED, guideline-based placement in unlocked spots during school and athletics, EMS location sharing, maintenance, coach and staff training, and yearly review (2026 Or. Laws ch. 72). |
| Other requirements | Limited | No general rule. |
| AEDs required at specific sites | Yes | Schools, health clubs, large public venues, colleges, resident camps and public pools. See the list below. |
Compare nearby states: Washington, Idaho, Nevada and California, or see every state on the AED laws by state table.
Is medical direction required in Oregon?
No. Oregon law doesn’t require a physician to oversee an AED program.
Some programs choose a medical director anyway, for example to write the response protocol or review each use. If you want one, AED Log’s Medical Direction add-on is $65 per AED per year.
Training requirements
Only in certain settings. Oregon doesn’t require training for AED owners in general, but the law names some settings that must train people.
No general rule for AED owners.
Public pools need enough AED-trained employees, including all lifeguards, for one to be on site whenever the pool is open (OAR 333-060-1000).
From 2027-28, K-12 school plans must require every coach and other staff the school picks to be trained in CPR and AED use (2026 Or. Laws ch. 72).
Training still matters: an AED talks the rescuer through each step, but people who have practiced start CPR sooner and hesitate less. Keep each responder’s card current, since most CPR and AED cards last two years. See how long CPR and AED certification lasts.
Inspection and maintenance
Only in certain settings. Oregon sets maintenance rules for some AED owners, not all.
No general rule for AED owners.
Public pools must maintain, inspect and service the AED, including battery and pads, per the manufacturer (OAR 333-060-1000).
Resident camps must keep the AED maintained per the manufacturer (OAR 333-030-0105).
From 2027-28, K-12 school plans must require maintenance and testing per the manufacturer (2026 Or. Laws ch. 72).
Written plan and records: No general rule. Public pools must have a policy for AED use, including calling 911, posted with the AED (OAR 333-060-1000). From 2027-28, every K-12 public or private school must have a cardiac emergency response plan, reviewed each year (2026 Or. Laws ch. 72).
Either way, the manufacturer’s instructions are the standard to follow: check the status indicator, the pads’ and battery’s expiration dates and the cabinet on a regular schedule, replace anything used or expired, and keep a dated record of each check. Our AED inspection requirements guide covers the routine, and the free AED inspection checklist is a printable version.
EMS notification, registration and placement reporting
Only in some cases. Oregon doesn’t require every AED owner to register or report AED locations.
Placement reporting: No general rule. Starting with the 2027-28 school year, each K-12 school's cardiac emergency response plan must set a procedure for sharing the school's AED locations with local EMS providers (2026 Or. Laws ch. 72, amending ORS 339.345).
Keep the confirmation with your program records, and update it when an AED moves or is replaced. AED Log’s document library keeps registrations, letters and notices with the AEDs they cover.
Notification after an AED is used
Only in some settings. Oregon doesn’t require every AED owner to report uses.
Calling 911: No general rule. A public pool's posted AED policy must cover calling 911 as soon as possible after an incident is identified (OAR 333-060-1000).
After any use, replace the pads, check the AED and its rescue kit, and write down what happened while it’s fresh. AED Log’s incident reports record whether a shock was advised, how many were delivered, whether CPR was given and when EMS arrived.
AEDs required at specific locations in Oregon
Yes. Oregon law requires AEDs at six kinds of sites.
- Every public, private and charter school campus (at least one AED per campus) ORS 339.345 (2025 edition text, in force until June 30, 2027)
- Health clubs with 50 or more people on a typical day (hotel-owned facilities are exempt) ORS 431A.450
- Buildings of 50,000 square feet or more where the public gathers or business is done (with 50 or more people there on a normal business day) ORS 431A.455
- Community college and public university campuses ORS 431A.455
- Resident camps (overnight camps; day camps are not included) OAR 333-030-0105(6)(a)
- Public pools (all general-use pools, and health club pools with 100 or more patrons a day) OAR 333-060-1000(ttttt) (adds Model Aquatic Health Code 4.8.5.3.4), effective April 1, 2025
School cardiac emergency plans: Starting July 1, 2027 (first applying to the 2027-28 school year), every K-12 public or private school needs a cardiac emergency response plan that includes at least one AED, guideline-based placement in unlocked spots during school and athletics, EMS location sharing, maintenance, coach and staff training, and yearly review (2026 Or. Laws ch. 72).
See AEDs in schools by state to compare, and our cardiac emergency response plan template for a starting point.
Other Oregon AED rules
No general rule.
Pools: store the AED where it can be retrieved quickly and post signs showing its location (OAR 333-060-1000).
Resident camps: centrally locate the AED and mark its location with signs (OAR 333-030-0105).
From 2027-28, school AEDs must be clearly identified and unlocked when students are present (2026 Or. Laws ch. 72).
Does Oregon's Good Samaritan law protect AED users?
Yes. Under Oregon law, anyone using an AED in good faith is protected, and so is the AED’s owner, with only the usual exceptions.
What the Oregon (OR) Good Samaritan law covers: A person who gives emergency medical care voluntarily and without expecting pay, outside a place where emergency care is regularly available, is liable only if proven grossly negligent. It also covers listed volunteer health professionals caring for athletes at school, college and other athletic events.
AED-specific protection: Anyone who uses or tries to use an AED, trained or not, cannot be sued over the use, attempted use or nonuse unless grossly negligent or reckless, wanton or intentional. The person who possesses or controls an AED placed in a public setting gets the same protection with no program conditions, but none of it applies where emergency medical care is regularly available.
Statutes and sources
Every answer on this page comes from these laws, read on Oregon’s official legislature or code website.
- ORS 30.802: Liability for use of automated external defibrillator
- ORS 30.800: Liability for emergency medical assistance
- ORS 431A.450: Automated external defibrillators required at health clubs; exception
- ORS 431A.455: Automated external defibrillators required at places of public assembly; exceptions
- ORS 339.345 (2025 edition text, in force until June 30, 2027): Requirement to have automated external defibrillator
- 2026 Or. Laws ch. 72 (HB 4160), amending ORS 339.345 and 339.405, effective July 1, 2027: Procedures for medical emergencies in schools (school cardiac emergency response plans)
- OAR 333-060-1000(ttttt) (adds Model Aquatic Health Code 4.8.5.3.4), effective April 1, 2025: Aquatic Facilities, Design Standards and Construction
- OAR 333-030-0105(6)(a): Organizational camps: Health Services
- OAR 333-030-0015: Organizational camps: Definitions (resident camp)
Last reviewed against each statute on the state’s official website. This is a plain-language summary for general information, not legal advice. Laws change, so read the statute or ask a lawyer before you rely on it.
Managing a compliant AED program in Oregon
AED Log keeps the records Oregon law asks for, and reminds you before anything lapses.
- Monthly AED inspections on a phone, with a dated record of every check (inspection tracking)
- Pad and battery expiration dates, with a warning before each one (expiration tracking)
- Responders’ CPR and AED cards, with an alert before each expires (certification tracking)
- A report for every AED use, so the details are on record (incident reporting)
- Registrations, EMS notices and your written plan, filed with the AEDs they cover (document management)
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Oregon AED laws FAQ
Are businesses required to have an AED in Oregon?
Only certain kinds. Oregon law requires AEDs at health clubs; buildings of 50,000 square feet or more where the public gathers or business is done; resident camps; and public pools. Other businesses aren’t required to have one by Oregon law, and federal OSHA has no AED standard.
Where does Oregon law require an AED?
Oregon law requires AEDs in schools; health clubs; buildings of 50,000 square feet or more where the public gathers or business is done; colleges; resident camps; and public pools. See the full list, with each statute, on this page.
Do you need medical direction for an AED in Oregon?
No. Oregon law doesn’t require a physician to oversee an AED program. You can still choose one: AED Log’s Medical Direction add-on is $65 per AED per year.
Is AED training required in Oregon?
Only in certain settings. Public pools need enough AED-trained employees, including all lifeguards, for one to be on site whenever the pool is open. From 2027-28, K-12 school plans must require every coach and other staff the school picks to be trained in CPR and AED use.
Does Oregon law require AED inspections?
Only for some AED owners. Public pools must maintain, inspect and service the AED, including battery and pads, per the manufacturer. Resident camps must keep the AED maintained per the manufacturer. From 2027-28, K-12 school plans must require maintenance and testing per the manufacturer.
Do you have to register an AED in Oregon?
Only in some settings. Starting with the 2027-28 school year, each K-12 school's cardiac emergency response plan must set a procedure for sharing the school's AED locations with local EMS providers (2026 Or. Laws ch. 72, amending ORS 339.345).
What does Oregon law require after an AED is used?
Only in some settings. A public pool's posted AED policy must cover calling 911 as soon as possible after an incident is identified (OAR 333-060-1000).
Are AEDs required in Oregon schools?
Oregon law requires AEDs at every public, private and charter school campus (at least one AED per campus).
Do Oregon schools need a cardiac emergency response plan?
Yes. Oregon law requires schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan. See this page for which schools it covers, what the plan must include and when it takes effect.
Do gyms in Oregon need an AED?
Oregon law requires AEDs at health clubs with 50 or more people on a typical day (hotel-owned facilities are exempt).
Do swimming pools in Oregon need an AED?
Oregon law requires AEDs at public pools (all general-use pools, and health club pools with 100 or more patrons a day).
Are AEDs required at colleges in Oregon?
Oregon law requires AEDs at community college and public university campuses.
What does the Oregon Good Samaritan law cover?
A person who gives emergency medical care voluntarily and without expecting pay, outside a place where emergency care is regularly available, is liable only if proven grossly negligent.
Does the Oregon Good Samaritan law protect someone who uses an AED?
Yes. Any user, trained or not, and whoever possesses or controls an AED placed in a public setting are protected unless grossly negligent or reckless, with no program duties, though not where medical care is regularly available (ORS 30.802).