CHAPTER 2

1 2014 OREGON FIRE CODE17 CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONSSECTION Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the follow-ing words and terms shall, for the purposes of this code, havethe meanings shown in this Interchangeability. Words used in the present tenseinclude the future; words stated in the masculine genderinclude the feminine and neuter; the singular number includesthe plural and the plural, the Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are notdefined in this code and are defined in the InternationalBuilding Code, International Fuel Gas Code, InternationalMechanical Code or International Plumbing Code, suchterms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in Terms not defined.

2 Where terms are not definedthrough the methods authorized by this section, such termsshall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the contextimplies. Merriam Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edi-tion, shall be considered as providing ordinarily acceptedmeanings. SECTION 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS[B] 24-HOUR BASIS. The actual time that a person is anoccupant within a facility for the purpose of receiving care. It shall not include a facility that is open for 24 hours and iscapable of providing care to someone visiting the facility dur-ing any segment of the 24 hours.

3 [B] ASME For purposes of the Oregon Fire Code,shall mean the Oregon Elevator Specialty Code (OESC) asadopted by OAR 918-400-0455.[B] ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS. A continuousand unobstructed way of egress travel from any accessiblepoint in a building or facility to a public way.[B] ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. A continuous, unobstructedpath that complies with CHAPTER 11 of the InternationalBuilding Code.[B] ADULT FOSTER HOME. See Oregon Revised Statute(ORS) and A product that is dispensed from an aerosol con-tainer by a products shall be classified by means of the calcu-lation of their chemical heats of combustion and shall be des-ignated Level 1, Level 2 or Level 1 aerosol products.

4 Those with a total chemicalheat of combustion that is less than or equal to 8,600 Brit-ish thermal units per pound (Btu/lb) (20 kJ/g).Level 2 aerosol products. Those with a total chemicalheat of combustion that is greater than 8,600 Btu/lb (20kJ/g), but less than or equal to 13,000 Btu/lb (30 kJ/g).Level 3 aerosol products. Those with a total chemicalheat of combustion that is greater than 13,000 Btu/lb (30kJ/g).AEROSOL CONTAINER. A metal can, or a glass or plasticbottle designed to dispense an aerosol. Metal cans shall belimited to a maximum size of fluid ounces (1000 ml).

5 Glass or plastic bottles shall be limited to a maximum size of4 fluid ounces (118 ml).AEROSOL WAREHOUSE. A building used for warehous-ing aerosol Any emergency responder department within thejurisdiction that utilizes radio frequencies for communica-tion. This could include, but not be limited to, various publicsafety agencies such as fire departments, emergency medicalservices and law A person who shall have charge, care or control ofany structure as owner, or agent of the owner, or as executor,executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee or guardian ofthe estate of the owner.

6 Any such person representing theactual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions ofthis code to the same extent as if that person was the owner.[B] AGRICULTURAL BUILDING. See ORS andAppendix C of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.[B] AIR-INFLATED STRUCTURE. A structure that usesair-pressurized membrane beams, arches or other elements toenclose space. Occupants of such a structure do not occupythe pressurized areas used to support the structure.[B] AIR-SUPPORTED STRUCTURE. A structure whereinthe shape of the structure is attained by air pressure, andoccupants of the structure are within the elevated pressurearea.

7 Air supported structures are of two basic types:Double skin. Similar to a single skin, but with an attachedliner that is separated from the outer skin and provides anairspace which serves for insulation, acoustic, aesthetic orsimilar skin. Where there is only the single outer skin andthe air pressure is directly against that MOTOR-VEHICLE FUEL-DISPENSINGFACILITY. That portion of property where flammable orcombustible liquids or gases used as motor fuels are storedand dispensed from fixed automotive-type equipment into thefuel tanks of OPERATION AREA (AOA).

8 Any area usedor intended for use for the parking, taxiing, takeoff, landingor other ground-based aircraft An area of land or structural surface that is used,or intended for use, for the landing and taking off of Page 17 Wednesday, January 15, 2014 12:26 PMDEFINITIONS182014 OREGON FIRE CODE with an overall length greater than 39 feet (11 887 mm) andan overall exterior fuselage width greater than feet (2012mm), and any appurtenant areas that are used or intended foruse for airport buildings and other airport facilities.[B] AISLE. An unenclosed exit access component thatdefines and provides a path of egress travel.

9 [B] AISLE ACCESSWAY. That portion of an exit accessthat leads to an , NUISANCE. See Nuisance alarm. ALARM DEVICE, MULTIPLE STATION. See Multi-ple Station Alarm Device. ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE. A fire alarmsystem component such as a bell, horn, speaker, light or textdisplay that provides audible, tactile or visible outputs, or anycombination thereof. See also Audible Alarm NotificationAppliance or Visible Alarm Notification Appliance. ALARM SIGNAL. A signal indicating an emergency requir-ing immediate action, such as a signal indicative of VERIFICATION FEATURE.

10 A feature of auto-matic fire detection and alarm systems to reduce unwantedalarms wherein smoke detectors report alarm conditions for aminimum period of time, or confirm alarm conditions withina given time period, after being automatically reset, in orderto be accepted as a valid alarm-initiation HAND RUB. An alcohol-containingpreparation designed for application to the hands for reducingthe number of viable microorganisms on the hands and con-taining ethanol or isopropanol in an amount not exceeding95-percent by FUELS. Flammable liquids con-sisting of 10-percent or greater, by volume, ethanol or otheralcohols blended with gasoline.