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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Attached is the 2022 version of the OSBEELS/OSBAE Reference Manual for Building Officials. The manual is also available on our
<a href="https://public.orlicensing.oregon.gov/ORBAEPortal/BAE/Laws_Rules/Reference%20Manual%20for%20Building%20Officials.pdf">
website</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This manual has been prepared and published by the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering & Land Surveying (OSBEELS) and the Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE). Its purpose is to aid Oregon Building Officials and
the public in understanding the laws governing the practices of architecture and engineering in Oregon.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This information is provided as part of a continuing effort to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public through proper enforcement of the legal requirements for design, supervision/observation, construction, and inspection
of buildings in Oregon.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:black">Lisa Howard<br>
</span></i><span style="color:black">Executive Director</span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:black"><br>
</span></i><span style="color:black">Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners<br>
205 Liberty St. NE, Suite A</span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:black"><br>
</span></i><span style="color:black">Salem, OR 97301</span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:black"><br>
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Phone: 503.763.0662 x 5<br>
<span style="color:black">Website: <a href="http://www.osbae.com/"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.osbae.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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