Or. Admin. R. 918-020-0015
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024
Section 918-020-0015 - Definitions(1) For the purpose of an alternative approval process for single-family dwelling conversions as used in OAR 918-020-0390, the listed terms are defined as follows: (a) "Alternate method" means a proposal from an alternate approval process permit applicant to meet the standard of care for fire life safety protection for the items listed in OAR 918-020-0390(1) as required by the state building code for a dwelling conversion in a manner other than what is listed in code, including consideration of alternate construction methods and materials that achieve equivalent safety. (b) "Modification" means a proposal from an alternate approval process permit applicant for dwelling conversion to address one or more building code requirements in a similar manner as required by the state building code. A modification is not a waiver. Modifications address the general code requirement but do not have to meet an equivalent standard of care, or a specific code requirement. A modification is not permissible for the items listed in OAR 918-020-0390(1). (c) "Waiver" means a proposal from an alternate approval process permit applicant for dwelling conversion to waive a non-building safety code requirement. A waiver is not permissible for the items listed in OAR 918-020-0390(1). (2) "Full-service program" means a building inspection program that assumes administration and enforcement of all of the specialty code programs listed in ORS 455.148(1).Or. Admin. R. 918-020-0015
BCD 16-2002, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-02; BCD 1-2020, amend filed 01/14/2020, effective 01/14/2020; BCD 2-2020, minor correction filed 01/14/2020, effective 1/14/2020; BCD 12-2021, amend filed 11/18/2021, effective 1/1/2022Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.148, 455.150 & 455.610
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.148, 455.150 & 455.610