diff --git a/update_attempter.h b/update_attempter.h
index 3d08347..037fc24 100644
--- a/update_attempter.h
+++ b/update_attempter.h
@@ -195,11 +195,16 @@
   // This will return an empty string otherwise.
   std::string const& GetPrevVersion() const { return prev_version_; }
 
-  // Returns the nubmer of consecutive failed update checks.
+  // Returns the number of consecutive failed update checks.
   virtual unsigned int consecutive_failed_update_checks() const {
     return consecutive_failed_update_checks_;
   }
 
+  // Returns the poll interval dictated by Omaha, if provided; zero otherwise.
+  virtual unsigned int server_dictated_poll_interval() const {
+    return server_dictated_poll_interval_;
+  }
+
  private:
   // Update server URL for automated lab test.
   static const char* const kTestUpdateUrl;
@@ -458,6 +463,10 @@
   // next update check interval.
   unsigned int consecutive_failed_update_checks_ = 0;
 
+  // The poll interval (in seconds) that was dictated by Omaha, if any; zero
+  // otherwise. This is needed for calculating the update check interval.
+  unsigned int server_dictated_poll_interval_ = 0;
+
   DISALLOW_COPY_AND_ASSIGN(UpdateAttempter);
 };