(1) As used in ORS § 455.640 to 455.645, unless the context otherwise requires, the words, terms and phrases defined in subsections (2) to (5) of this section shall have the meaning given them in those subsections.

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(2) ‘Architect’ means an architect as defined in ORS § 671.010 in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Board of Architect Examiners.

(3) ‘Certified structure’ means a structure designed by a professional engineer or architect as defined in this section.

(4) ‘Professional engineer’ means an engineer as defined in ORS § 672.002 in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying.

(5) ‘Structures of public assembly’ means structures which the public may enter for such purposes as deliberation, education, worship, shopping, entertainment, amusement or awaiting transportation. [Formerly 456.965]

455.640, 455.642 and 455.645 were added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 455 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.