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Corvallis Municipal Code Group SR Occupancies. Special residences where personal care is administered and that are licensed by, or subject to licensure by, or under the authority of the Oregon Department of Human Resources or any other State agency. Mechanical Code. The currently adopted edition of the State of Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code. Plumbing Code. The currently adopted edition of the State of Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code. Rental Agreement. All agreements, written or oral, concerning the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit and premises. Rental Housing Code Board of Appeals. The 6 member board authorized by and described in Section 1.16.245 of the Municipal Code. (Ord. 2003-32 {}2, 10/20/03) Section 9.02.090 Standards. 1) Structural Integrity a) Roofs, floors, walls, foundations and all other structural components shall be capable of resisting any reasonable stresses and loads to which these components may be subjected. b) Structural components shall be of materials allowed or approved by the Building Code. 2) Plumbing a) Plumbing systems shall be installed and maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and shall be free of defects, leaks and obstructions. b) Plumbing components shall be of materials allowed or approved by the Plumbing Code. 3) Heating a) There shall be a permanently installed heat source with the ability to provide a room temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit three feet above the floor, measured in the approximate center of the room, in all habitable rooms. b) All heating devices or appliances shall be of an approved type. c) Ventilation for fuel-burning heating appliances shall be as required by the Mechanical Code. 4) Weatherproofing a) Roof, exterior walls, windows and doors shall be maintained to prevent water leakage into living areas which may cause damage to the structure or its contents or may adversely affect the health of an occupant. b) Repairs must be permanent rather than temporary and shall be through generally accepted construction methods. 5) Interpretations a) The Community Development Director is empowered to render interpretations of this Chapter. b) Such interpretations shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code.