OAR 918-008-0010: Definitions

The following definitions apply to OAR 918-008-0000 to 918-008-0070: (1) “Base model code” means a published collection of standards governing a particular field of construction, which is generally accepted and used in the United States. (2) “Code cycle” means an approximate three-year period starting from the Oregon specialty code effective date. (3) ”Oregon specialty code” means a base model code, together with Oregon-specific amendments, which is adopted by the State of Oregon. (4) “Proposed code amendment” means an application from a person to add an amendment to a proposed base model code or amend an Oregon specialty code. (5) “Supplemental code amendment” means a division-initiated amendment to an Oregon specialty code.