OAR 918-098-1580
Specialized Electrical Inspector Certification


(1)

Scope of Activities and Authority.

(a)

Specialized Electrical Inspectors may conduct electrical inspections in buildings less than 75 feet above grade as defined in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code where the building service or the feeder to the electrical installation being inspected is not more than 400 amps at less than 150 volts to ground or 200 amps at 150 volts or more to ground.

(b)

A Specialized Electrical Inspector may not inspect any of the following:

(A)

Separately derived systems, other than renewable energy, rated more than 150kw;

(B)

Renewable energy systems rated more than 25kw;

(C)

Occupancies classified as Assembly or Education, or any (I)-Institutional Occupancies as defined in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code;

(D)

Installations governed by Chapter 5 or Articles 610, 668, 669, 695 and 700 of the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, except for the following:
(i)
Electrical connection to or alteration of a single mobile home, recreational vehicle or manufactured dwelling, including the service but excluding park construction, alteration or enlargement.
(ii)
Agricultural buildings that do not contain excessive dust or corrosive areas as defined in the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code 547.1 (A) and (B).

(E)

New or replacement motor loads over 100 HP.

(2)

Procedure for Qualification. An applicant for certification under this rule must meet the general qualifications in OAR 918-098-1520 (Specialized Inspector Qualifications) and Section (3) of this rule, complete a training program that meets minimum requirements established by the division, make application, pay the required fees, and pass a division-approved examination.

(3)

Experience, Education, and Training Requirements. Specialized Electrical Inspector Certification applicants must have:

(a)

A current One- and Two-Family or Residential Electrical Inspector Oregon Code Certificate;

(b)

Held a current One- and Two-Family or Residential Electrical Inspector Oregon Code Certificate for one year prior to applying for Specialized Electrical Inspector Certification; and

(c)

Been employed as an inspector and performed inspections in the specialty code area listed in (a) above for a minimum of one year prior to applying for Specialized Electrical Inspector Certification.

(4)

Certification. Upon completion of all training, and after passing a division-approved examination, the division will certify an applicant as a Specialized Electrical Inspector, and issue the appropriate documentation.

Source: Rule 918-098-1580 — Specialized Electrical Inspector Certification, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=918-098-1580.

918‑098‑1000
Purpose and Scope
918‑098‑1005
Definitions
918‑098‑1010
Certification Exemptions
918‑098‑1012
Scope of Work Allowed for Persons with an Oregon Inspector Certification and a Nationally Recognized Certification
918‑098‑1015
Scope of Work Allowed for Persons with an Oregon Inspector Certification and Oregon Code Certifications
918‑098‑1020
Expanded Scope of Work for Oregon A- or B-Level or Commercial Mechanical Inspectors
918‑098‑1025
Certification Requirements
918‑098‑1028
Oregon Inspector Certification Renewal Process
918‑098‑1100
2016 Certification Transition
918‑098‑1210
Residential Plumbing Inspectors
918‑098‑1215
Residential Electrical Inspectors
918‑098‑1300
Certifications Related to Manufactured Structures and Parks
918‑098‑1305
Manufactured Structure Installation Inspector Certification
918‑098‑1315
Manufactured Structure Construction Inspector Certification
918‑098‑1320
Park and Camp Inspector Certification
918‑098‑1325
Requirements for Alteration Inspection and Plan Review of Manufactured Dwellings
918‑098‑1330
Manufactured Structure Accessory Structure or Accessory Building Inspection
918‑098‑1410
Cross-Training Programs for Residential Certifications
918‑098‑1420
Education Program Requirements
918‑098‑1430
Timeline for Education Program Approval
918‑098‑1440
Approval of Inspector Continuing Education and Educational Programs
918‑098‑1450
Continuing Education Requirements
918‑098‑1455
High Priority Training
918‑098‑1460
Waiver of Continuing Education Requirements Due to Hardship or Illness
918‑098‑1470
Duties and Responsibilities of Certified Building Officials, Inspectors, and Plans Examiners
918‑098‑1475
Conflict of Interest for Building Officials, Inspectors, and Plans Examiners
918‑098‑1480
Additional Responsibilities for Building Officials
918‑098‑1500
Building Official and Inspector Sanctions Process
918‑098‑1505
Oregon Inspector Certification Sanctions
918‑098‑1510
Purpose and Scope
918‑098‑1520
Specialized Inspector Qualifications
918‑098‑1525
ORS 455.732 Inspector Certifications
918‑098‑1530
Training Programs
918‑098‑1540
Specialized Inspector Examination
918‑098‑1550
Specialized Inspector Certification Issuance and Expiration
918‑098‑1570
Specialized Plumbing Inspector Certification
918‑098‑1580
Specialized Electrical Inspector Certification
918‑098‑1590
Specialized Finals Inspector Certification
918‑098‑1591
Specialized Finals Inspector Certification Scope of Authority
918‑098‑1900
Corrective Notices — Cite-it Write-it Requirement
918‑098‑4002
Flexibility after COVID-19 and the 2020 Wildfires, and in Anticipation of Future Emergencies
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 918-098-1580’s source at or​.us