For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Building Official means any person charged by a municipality with responsibility for the administration and enforcement of a building code.
Building Permit means a permit issued in accordance with the most recent State of Oregon Structural and Specialty Code or the State of Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code.
Construction means any activity for which a building permit is required.
Contractor means any person who performs construction for compensation.
Improvement means the habitable living space of any newly constructed structure, modification of any existing structure to include additional habitable living space or manufactured housing for which a building permit or installation permit is required. Improvement does not include such things as decks, storage sheds, garages used for parking of cars, unfinished basements and attics, and other like additions which are not intended to be inhabited by the occupants.
Installation Permit means a permit issued in accordance with the most recent State of Oregon Administrative Rules regarding standards for manufactured dwellings.
Manufactured Dwelling means any building or structure designed to be used as a residence that is subject to regulations pursuant to O.R.S. Chapter 446, as further defined in O.R.S. 446.003(26).
Nonprofit Corporation means those corporations developing housing projects directed at low-to- moderate income range residents.
Person means and includes individuals, domestic and foreign corporations, societies, joint ventures, associations, firms, partnerships, joint stock companies, clubs or any legal entity whatsoever.