OAR 812-008-0000
Authority, Purpose, Scope

(1)

Authority. These rules are promulgated in accordance with and under the authority of ORS Chapter 701 (Construction Contractors and Contracts).

(2)

Purpose.

(a)

The purpose of these rules is to create a program to certify home inspectors.

(b)

These rules prescribe the requirements for certification and practices of individuals, and licensing of businesses engaged in home inspections.

(c)

These rules cover businesses and all individuals who offer to undertake, submit a bid to undertake or undertake a home inspection.

(d)

These rules identify when an inspection and report that is limited to one or more specific systems or components of a residential structure or appurtenance is not a sufficient assessment of the overall physical condition of the structure or appurtenance to constitute the services of a home inspector.

(3)

Scope.

(a)

These rules are limited to the establishment of certification for individuals and licensing of businesses that offer to undertake, submit a bid to undertake or undertake certified home inspections.

(b)

These rules prescribe the requirements for, and the manner of certifying applicants to be Oregon certified home inspectors and the licensing of businesses employing these individuals, to assure the protection of consumers.

(c)

These rules establish prescribed fees to the extent necessary to defray costs of those activities prescribed herein.

Source: Rule 812-008-0000 — Authority, Purpose, Scope, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=812-008-0000.

812–008–0000
Authority, Purpose, Scope 812–008–0020
Definitions 812–008–0030
Certification and License Required 812–008–0040
Application Requirements and Eligibility Requirements 812–008–0045
Temporary Authorization for Military Spouse – Home Inspectors 812–008–0050
Examination Requirements 812–008–0060
Certification Issuance 812–008–0065
Mailing and E-mail Address Changes 812–008–0070
Requirements for Renewal of Certification 812–008–0072
Approved Continuing Education Units 812–008–0074
Approved Course Subjects and Education Providers 812–008–0076
Certification Renewal Term, Effective Date 812–008–0077
Certification Cards 812–008–0090
Revocation of Certification 812–008–0110
Prescribed Fees 812–008–0200
Standards of Behavior and Standards of Practice 812–008–0201
Standards of Behavior 812–008–0202
Contracts and Reports 812–008–0203
General Limitations 812–008–0204
General Exclusions 812–008–0205
Structural Components 812–008–0206
Exterior and Site 812–008–0207
Roofing 812–008–0208
Plumbing 812–008–0209
Electrical 812–008–0210
Heating 812–008–0211
Central Air Conditioning 812–008–0212
Interiors 812–008–0213
Insulation and Ventilation 812–008–0214
Built-in Kitchen Appliances

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 812-008-0000’s source at or.us

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Original Source: Rule 812-008-0000 — Authority, Purpose, Scope, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=812-008-0000 (last accessed Jun. 8, 2021).