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A. The current versions of the following building codes are adopted as a part of this chapter and are further referred to in this title as “the specialty codes.”

1. The Oregon Structural Specialty Code as defined in OAR 918-460-0010, and including Appendices J and G.

2. The Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code as defined in OAR 918-750-0110.

3. The Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code as defined in OAR 918-440-0010.

4. The Oregon Residential Specialty Code as defined in OAR 918-480-0010, including ORSC R327.4.

a. The provisions of Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) R327.4.1 are not herein adopted except that the following ORSC R327.4.1 shall apply within the City of Ashland: ORSC R327.4.1, Qualifying lots of record. Qualifying lots of record shall meet all the following:

(1) Be located in a wildlife hazard zone as identified by the local municipality using criteria established by the Oregon Department of Forestry. The local municipality is not required to include all areas identified by the Oregon Department of Forestry as wildfire hazard zones. The zone shall be detailed in the local adopting ordinance.

b. The City of Ashland Building Official has discretion to waive the requirements of ORSC R327.4 for any particular property upon making a written determination that the purposes of ORSC R327.4 have been achieved through substantial compliance with its standards.

5. The Oregon Electrical Specialty Code as defined in OAR 918-305-0100.

6. The Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code as defined in OAR 918-460-0500.

B. The current Oregon-adopted version of the following code is adopted as a part of this chapter except those portions of this code which conflict with or overlap the specialty codes:

1. The International Existing Building Code as published by the International Code Council, a copy of which is on file with the Building Official. (Ord. 3198, amended, 06/01/2021; Ord. 3043, amended, 12/21/2010; Ord. 2925, amended, 04/18/2006)