2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 3, Chapters 90 - 130
ORS Chapter 105
105.836 Definitions for ORS 105.836 to 105.842 and 476.725.


OR Rev Stat § 105.836 (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?

As used in ORS 105.836 to 105.842 and 476.725, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) Carbon monoxide alarm means a device that:

(a) Detects carbon monoxide;

(b) Produces a distinctive audible alert when carbon monoxide is detected;

(c) Conforms to State Fire Marshal rules;

(d) Is listed by Underwriters Laboratories or any other nationally recognized testing laboratory or an equivalent organization; and

(e) Operates as a distinct unit or as two or more single station units wired to operate in conjunction with each other.

(2) Carbon monoxide source means:

(a) A heater, fireplace, appliance or cooking source that uses coal, kerosene, petroleum products, wood or other fuels that emit carbon monoxide as a by-product of combustion; or

(b) An attached garage with an opening that communicates directly with a living space.

(3) Multifamily housing means a building in which three or more residential units each have space for eating, living and sleeping and permanent provisions for cooking and sanitation.

(4) One and two family dwelling means a residential building that is regulated under the state building code as a one and two family dwelling. [2009 c.591 1; 2011 c.42 17]

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