Department of Consumer and Business Services
Building Codes Division - Chapter 918
Division 8
DIVISION CODE DEVELOPMENT RULES, IN GENERAL
918-008-0085
Statewide Code Interpretation Process
(1) A petitioner may request a statewide code interpretation by providing the following information in writing or on division approved forms:
(a) A brief description of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the need for a statewide code interpretation; and
(b) The specialty code section at issue.
(2) Notwithstanding subsections (1)(a) and (b) of this rule, the division may elect to accept a substantially complete request for a statewide code interpretation if circumstances merit.
(3) After receipt and approval of a petitioner's request for interpretation, the division will process the request, reach a conclusion, and distribute the decision.
(4) Each quarter, the division will communicate to the appropriate advisory board its actions concerning statewide code interpretations.
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