OAR 629-043-0080: Additional Fire Hazard

For the purpose of sections(1) and (2) of ORS 477.580, notice of additional fire hazard shall be given to the landowner and operator in writing with instructions for offsetting or abating such fire hazard. Such notice will include one or more options as follows, provided such options are consistent with the provisions of 527.610 through 527.730. The Forester will issue a release upon successful completion of the instructions for offsetting or abating the hazard: (1) By burning part or all of the slashing to reduce the extra hazard as approved by the Forester. (2) By altering the fuel loading and arrangement on the site by piling slash, crushing, or otherwise altering the fuel to reduce hazard as approved by the Forester. (3) By making physical improvements to offset the hazard such as building fire trails, water supply sources, building fuel breaks, compartmentizing the improvement which effectively offsets the fire hazard as approved by the Forester. (4) By payment to the Forester of a sum of money for extra fire protection for the area if such release is requested by the owner or operator with approval of the owner. Such payment is subject to the provisions of OAR 629-043-0065. (5) Other hazard offsets as approved by the Forester. NOTE: It is intended that physical improvements under sections(1), (2), and (3) of this rule shall offset the additional hazard created to such a degree that the possibility of spread of fire is sufficiently reduced and the ability to control fire sufficiently improved, that extra protection for the area is not warranted.