OAR 918-020-0410: Statewide Master Builder Program — Definitions

For the purpose of OAR 918-020-0400 through OAR 918-020-0490, the following definitions apply: (1) "Building trade committee" means a group, including, but not limited to, two local general contractors, one local building official and any other persons having substantial expertise in various aspects of one and two family dwelling construction. (2) "General contractor" has the meaning given in ORS 701.005. (3) "Master builder" means a person certified under the provisions of OAR 918-020-0420. (4) "Qualified Construction Company" means a company that has been continuously licensed by the Construction Contractors Board during: (a) The preceding five years as a general contractor; or (b) At least the preceding two years as a general contractor and by one or more other states during the balance of the preceding five years in an occupation equivalent to that of a general contractor. (5) "Regular employee" is someone who: (a) Is continuously employed by, and on the regular payroll of, a qualified construction company; (b) Has filed a withholding exemption certificate pursuant to ORS 316.182 for work performed for the qualified construction company; and (c) Is available during working hours to supervise on-site dwelling construction including, but not limited to, supervising the installation through completion of: (A) Drywall; (B) Electrical systems; (C) Footings; (D) Foundations; (E) Framing; (F) Insulation; (G) Mechanical systems; (H) Plumbing systems; and (I) Stairs. (6) "Whole dwelling remodel" means a project that includes the installation in an existing dwelling of all the following: (a) Footings; (b) Foundations; (c) Framing; (d) Work that includes the installation of plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems; (e) Insulation; and (f) Drywall.