Oregon Statutes - Chapter 455 - Building Code - Section 455.715 - Definitions for ORS 455.715 to 455.740.

As used in ORS 455.715 to 455.740, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Building official” means a person charged by a municipality with responsibility for administration and enforcement of the state building code in the municipality.

(2) “Business of providing prefabricated structure plan approvals and inspections” means an independent contractor providing prefabricated structure plan approval or inspection services, or both, under the following specialty codes, as provided in ORS 455.020, 455.705 and 455.715:

(a) Structural;

(b) Mechanical;

(c) Plumbing;

(d) Electrical; and

(e) Low-rise residential dwelling.

(3) “Inspector” means:

(a) A person, including a plans examiner, acting under the authority and direction of a building official and charged with the responsibility of routine enforcement of any specialty code; or

(b) A person, including a plans examiner, who provides enforcement of any specialty code, who is personally in the business of providing prefabricated structure plan approvals or inspections or is employed by such a business. [Formerly 456.805; 1991 c.361 §1; 1995 c.304 §5; 2003 c.675 §37]

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