OAR 333-675-0160: Early Design Assistance

(1) A project sponsor may request an early design assistance conference by contacting the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) by electronic mail and asking for assignment. A proposed agenda and any necessary exhibits shall be included identifying the items and areas where assistance and guidance is requested. The Authority may schedule an early design assistance conference based upon staffing availability. (2) The early design assistance conference will be attended by Authority staff and the project architect or engineer. Other attendees may include, but are not limited to, the owner's representative, staff from the licensing agency having jurisdiction, representatives from the Building Code agency having jurisdiction, an Oregon State Fire Marshal representative, and other interested parties, as arranged by the project sponsor. (3) In lieu of a formal early design assistance conference, specific guidance questions can be submitted by the project sponsor by contacting the Authority by electronic mail and asking for assignment. The response guidance will be returned based upon staffing availability.