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- Does the City of Portland require a Type II hood over counter top type dishwashing machines in commercial installations?
- The Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC) Section 504 states that screens shall not be allowed at the duct termination of clothes dryer exhaust vents. Is there an alternative to a fully clear opening at the duct termination?
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