OAR 918-008-0080
Definitions
(1)
“Alternate Method Ruling” is a request to rule on the acceptability of new materials, designs, or innovative methods of construction not covered by the state building code.(2)
“Petitioner” means:(a)
Any person residing, currently doing business, wishing to do business, or owning property in the State of Oregon; or(b)
A building official authorized to administer and enforce the state building code under ORS 455.148 (Comprehensive municipal building inspection programs) or 455.150 (Selective municipal building inspection programs).(3)
“Site-Specific Interpretation” means a division-issued interpretation of a specialty code provision for use by a municipality that applies only to a single project. Site-specific code interpretations assist a local jurisdiction by providing an explanation of the meaning or intent of specific code provisions or sections as they apply to work permitted by the local jurisdiction. Nothing in this section replaces local processes for site-specific interpretations.(4)
“Statewide Code Interpretation” means a division-issued binding interpretation of a specialty code provision that applies in all jurisdictions. Statewide code interpretations provide an explanation of the meaning or intent of specific code provisions or sections.
Source:
Rule 918-008-0080 — Definitions, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=918-008-0080.