Or. Admin. R. 437-003-0017

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 437-003-0017 - Additional Definitions to Concrete and Masonry Construction

(1) Deadman is a large weight of sufficient mass used to anchor the base of a brace to a masonry wall.

(2) Grout lift is an increment of grout height within the total grout pour.

(3) Grout pour is the total height of a masonry wall to be grouted prior to the erection of additional masonry. A grout pour can consist of one or more grout lifts.

(4) High wind area is where construction activity continues when winds are expected to exceed 35 mph on a regular basis.

(5) Protected area is a location at a jobsite that is not exposed to winds, such as basements and interior areas.

(6) Running bond (half bond) is a bond pattern in which block are placed half way over units directly below creating a staggered look.

(7) Safe location is an area at a jobsite that employees can take refuge in order to avoid hazardous conditions.

(8) Stack bond is a bond pattern in which blocks are stacked directly over each other (not lapped longitudinally) creating continuous joints both vertically and horizontally.

(9) Straight coil loop insert is a wall insert that loops around the structural rebar and is suitable for the attachment of braces in a structural masonry wall. Minimum size of a coil loop insert is 3/4 inch.

(10) Structural rebar is rebar that extends full length or height and can be spliced per required lap.

Or. Admin. R. 437-003-0017

OSHA 1-2003, f. 1-30-03 cert. ef. 4-30-03

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4).

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - 654.295.