- (1) OAR 918-008-0075 to 918-008-0115 applies to the state building code adopted by the division as defined in ORS 455.010. The purpose of these rules is to create a standard process for statewide code interpretations, site-specific interpretations, and alternate method rulings for all specialty code programs.
- (2) Statewide code interpretations and site-specific interpretations clarify existing provisions of the state building code and are not intended to create new provisions.
- (3) Alternate method rulings on products not covered in the current state building code apply only to new products, materials, or methods, and do not create new sections of code.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 455.060, 455.100, 455.110 & 455.144
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 455.060, 455.100 & 455.110
History
BCD 31-2008, f. 12-31-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09
BCD 30-2005, f. 12-30-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06
BCD 16-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-7-05 thru 12-31-05