Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 918 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, BUILDING CODES DIVISION
Division 400 - SAFETY CODE FOR ELEVATORS
Section 918-400-0720 - Alternate Approvals

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 918-400-0720

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) The requirements and procedures for establishing a formal statewide alternate method approval are in ORS 455.060.

(2) When any part of the Oregon Elevator Specialty Code adopted by the division for elevators does not have an alternate method approval provision, the division may approve any material, design or method of construction not specifically prescribed in the Oregon Elevator Specialty Code, provided the alternate material, design or method of construction is at least equivalent to that prescribed in the code in suitability, quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, dimensional stability, safety and sanitation.

(3) An alternate method approval under section (2) of this rule or under any code provision shall be:

(a) Granted only for a site-specific transaction; and

(b) Based on documentation placed in the permit file showing the items considered in the approval.

Publications: The publication(s) referred to or incorporated by reference in this rule are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 455.060 & 460.085

Stats. Implemented: ORS 455.060

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