OAR 918-690-0420: Definitions

Scope of definitions: (1) “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Building Codes Division. (2) “Alterations” means to change, to take away, or to add to. (3) “Apprenticeship Plumbing Experience” means experience equivalent to the training standards of the Oregon State Apprenticeship Program for the specific category of plumber. (4) “Commercial or Industrial Installation” means an installation of plumbing fixtures in a commercial or public building and in areas of an apartment building, hotel, motel, or similar residential structure, open and available for use by the public at large, or by employees. (5) “Division” means the Building Codes Division. (6) “Equivalent Experience” means legal work experience gained outside the State of Oregon equal to general journeyman plumbing experience or apprenticeship plumbing experience. (7) “Existing Work” is defined in the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code. (8) “General Journeyman Plumbing Experience” means experience equivalent to the standards required for completion of the Oregon State Apprenticeship Program. (9) “Inspection” means careful investigation, critical examination, or official examination and review of the plumbing installation at the site of the installation. (10) “Limited Specialty Plumber” means any person holding a valid limited specialty plumber’s certificate of competency issued under ORS 693.103 and these rules. (11) “Medical Gas” means any gas and vacuum system or equipment intended for medical and dental procedures in health care and non-health care facilities within the scope of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code as defined in OAR 918-750-0110. (12) “Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code” means the combined codes and standards adopted in OAR 918-750-0110. (13) “Solar Heating and Cooling System” means any configuration of plumbing equipment and components to collect, convey, store and convert the sun’s energy for the purpose of heating or cooling potable water. (14) “Water Supply System” is defined in the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code. [Publications: Publications referenced are available for review at the agency.]