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ADMINISTRATIVE RULE R-8.005 REGULATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE BUILDING, FIRE AND OTHER TECHNICAL CODES R -8.005-A GENERAL. 1. Scope. 1.1 Administrative Rules. These regulations shall govern the administration and enforcement of the administrative, building, fire and other technical codes adopted pursuant to Chapter 8 of the Eugene Code, 1971. 1.2 Technical Codes. The technical codes adopted pursuant to Chapter 8 of the Eugene Code, 1971, shall have the following scope: 1.2.1 Electrical Code. The electrical code and all regulations concerning the application of the electrical code shall apply to installations of electrical conductors and equipment within or on public and private buildings or other structures, including mobile homes, recreational, vehicles and floating buildings, other premises such as yards, carnivals, parking and other lots, and industrial substations; installations of conductors that connect to the supply of electricity; installations of other outside conductors on the premises; and installations of optical fiber cable. 1.2.2 One and Two Family Dwelling Code. The one and two family dwelling code and all regulations concerning the application of the one and two family dwelling code shall apply to the construction, prefabrication, alteration, repair, use, occupancy and maintenance of detached one- or two-family dwellings not more than three stories in height, and their accessory structures, including structures classified as R-3, M-1 and M-2 occupancies as defined in the structural specialty code and to residences used for family day care in accordance with ORS 418.820 and OAR 412-10-700. 1.2.3 Fire Code. The fire code and all regulations concerning the application of the fire code shall apply to all persons, unless specifically exempted by federal or state law or local ordinance, and to existing conditions as well as to conditions arising after the adoption of the fire code, except that conditions legally in existence at the adoption of the fire code and not in strict compliance therewith shall be permitted to continue only if, in the opinion of the Fire Marshal, they do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property. Where no applicable standards or requirements are set out in the fire code, or contained within other statutes, codes or administrative rules, compliance with applicable standards of the National Fire Protection Association or other nationally recognized fire -safety standards as are approved by the Fire Marshal shall be deemed as prima facie evidence of compliance with the intent of the fire code. Administrative Order - Page 2 of 40