OAR 330-092-0005: Purpose; Applicability

(1) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to establish procedures to govern the enforcement and amendment of standards found in ORS 469.229 through 469.261, which establish minimum energy efficiency standards for equipment and appliances for sale or use in Oregon that are not federally regulated, and to establish new minimum energy efficiency standards in accordance to the procedures specified in ORS 469.261. (2) Applicability of standards: A person may not sell, offer for sale, or install a product after the effective date specified in OAR 330-092-0015 unless that product meets or exceeds the minimum energy efficiency standards, listing, and labeling requirements specified in these rules. If the effective date is based on the date of manufacture, only products that are manufactured on or after that date are subject to the scope of these rules . (3) Applicability of listing requirements: The listing requirements in OAR 330-092-0025 shall apply to products as long as that listing is available for the specific standard and product. If such a listing becomes unavailable, the department may determine and provide notification that there is no listing requirement for that specific product or category. (4) Applicability of labeling requirements: The labeling requirements in OAR 330-092-0045 shall apply to products as long as that label is available for the specific standard and product. If such a label becomes unavailable, the department may determine and provide notification that there is no labeling requirement for that specific product or category .