1. (1) Once granted, exempt status may remain in effect:

   1. (a) Unless terminated by the State Fire Marshal for cause pursuant to ORS 476.030(3) and OAR 837-039-0041; or
   2. (b) Upon 90 days written termination notice by the exempt jurisdiction to the State Fire Marshal; or
   3. (c) Unless there is an unsatisfactory biennial review by the State Fire Marshal of the exempt authority's program and administration.
2. (2) The Exempt Jurisdiction shall re-affirm their intention to extend their exemption at least 30 days prior to the termination of their current two-year period pursuant to ORS 476.030(3) and OAR 837-039-0041.
3. (3) Application for renewal of exemption shall be made on a form approved by the State Fire Marshal.
4. (4) An application for renewal shall attest that the last OSFM-approved plan for the Exempt Jurisdiction fire prevention and investigation program is being maintained as required in OAR 837-039-0031.
5. (5) Department of the State Fire Marshal shall review the application and reply to the applicant in writing within 30 days with acceptance, denial or request for additional information.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 476.030

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 476.030(3)

History

OSFM 49-2023, minor correction filed 07/03/2023, effective 07/03/2023
OSFM 5-2018, minor correction filed 09/14/2018, effective 09/14/2018
OSFM 1-2018, minor correction filed 04/10/2018, effective 04/10/2018
OSFM 2-2017, f. 6-26-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17