OAR 808-002-0730: Ornamental Water Features

(1) "Ornamental Water Features," as used in ORS 671.520(1)(c) & (5), means outdoor fountains, ponds, waterfalls, man-made streams and other decorative water-related constructions including shallow, decorative pools (singularly or in combination with others), or streambeds constructed of material such as liners, gravel, rocks, boulders, or concrete. Ornamental water features may include piping, pumps, or a filtration system. (2) Ornamental water features do not include prefabricated systems which are self contained and do not require construction on the site. (3) Installation. For the purpose of ORS 671.520(1)(c) “install” ornamental water features includes, but is not limited to: (a) Excavating; (b) Liner installation; (c) Gravel, rock and boulder placement; (d) Piping; (e) Pump installation; (f) Automatic fill installation; (g) Mortaring; (h) Concreting; or (i) Filter installation. (j) To install ornamental water features does not include the installation of pre-fabricated systems that are self-contained and do not require construction on the site. (4) Repair. As used in ORS 671.520(1)(c), "repair" ornamental water features includes, but is not limited to: (a) Liner patching; (b) Rock and boulder replacement; (c) Mortaring; or (d) Pump replacement. (e) Repair of ornamental water features does not include draining, cleaning or refilling ornamental water features.