OAR 632-005-0050: Referrals

(1) Local government planning offices, local emergency management offices, and local building department offices or alternative authorities are encouraged to direct prospective developers of facilities and structures regulated by these rules to approach the department at the earliest reasonable date for exceptions or consultation in advance of proceeding with permitting. (2) Local governments and alternative authorities enforcing the Oregon Structural Specialty Code needing verification of an exception by the board or a consultation with the department may require such verification.