Or. Admin. R. 837-039-0070

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

Section 837-039-0070 - Nonexempt Response to Imminent Life or Property Threats

(1) When an Assistant to the State Fire Marshal in a nonexempt jurisdiction encounters a situation which presents an imminent threat to life or property, the Assistant to the State Fire Marshal must:

(a) Take such measures as are reasonably necessary to stabilize the situation including, but not limited to closing the building or premises for use or occupancy under ORS 479.170 until such dangerous conditions are remedied; and

(b) Notify the Department of the State Fire Marshal.

(2) Any enforcement action taken under this section by an Assistant to the State Fire Marshal must be considered an act of the State Fire Marshal.

Or. Admin. R. 837-039-0070

FM 5-1992, f. 6-15-92, cert. ef. 7-15-92; OSFM 4-2008, f. & cert. ef. 7-2-08; OSFM 48-2023, minor correction filed 07/03/2023, effective 7/3/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 476.030

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 476.060 & 476.070