OAR 837-085-0340: Requesting a Hearing

(1) Hearing requests must be filed in writing, within 30 days following: (a) The service of a Notice of Noncompliance and Proposed/Final Penalty Assessment Order; or (b) Issuing a decision related to an application for exemption. (2) Hearing requests must be sent to the State Fire Marshal and must include: (a) The name, address and telephone number of the person making the appeal; (b) The facility's name and address; (c) The facility number assigned to the firm by the State Fire Marshal; (d) The Notice of Noncompliance and Proposed/Final Penalty Assessment Order number and amount of penalty for which the appeal is made; and (e) The basis upon which the appeal is being made and the specific defense relied upon. (3) The filing of a request for a hearing shall stay payment of penalties until the Notice of Noncompliance and Proposed Final Penalty Assessment Order or an Opinion and Order becomes final.