OAR 837-039-0016
Certification and Training Requirements for Conducting Fire Code Enforcement
(1)
These rules establish statewide standards for certification and training requirements of fire officials responsible for administration of a Fire Code approved by the State Fire Marshal.(a)
Every person who performs fire code enforcement must possess an Oregon Fire and Life Safety Competency Recognition certificate for the scope of work being performed.(A)
Company Inspector certificate for fire officials performing fire code enforcement at this scope of practice. Fire officials have until January 1, 2009 to comply with the Oregon Fire and Life Safety Competency certificate provisions;(B)
Fire and Life Safety Specialist I certificate for fire officials whose scope of practice is equivalent to DPSST’s NFPA Fire Inspector I. Fire officials have until July 1, 2010 to comply with the Oregon Fire and Life Safety Competency certificate provisions;(C)
Fire and Life Safety Specialist II certificate for fire officials whose scope of practice is equivalent to DPSST’s NFPA Fire Inspector II. Fire officials have until January 1, 2011 to comply with the Oregon Fire and Life Safety Competency certificate provisions;(D)
Fire Marshal certificate for fire officials whose scope of practice is equivalent to DPSST’s, NFPA Fire Inspector III. Fire officials have until July 1, 2011 to comply with the Oregon Fire and Life Safety Competency certificate provisions.(b)
Every person who is transitioning between recognition levels or newly hired must receive the necessary on-the-job training experience and related technical instruction under the direct supervision of an appropriately recognized fire official.(A)
When the fire code official determines that a newly promoted or hired fire official responsible for fire code enforcement are fully qualified to perform the duties of a Fire and Life Safety Specialist I, Fire and Life Safety Specialist II, or Fire Marshal, the newly hired fire official may work independently without direct supervision.(B)
The newly promoted or hired fire official responsible for fire code enforcement must meet the requirements of OAR 837-039-0016 (Certification and Training Requirements for Conducting Fire Code Enforcement)(1)(a) within 12 months from date of hire.(2)
All persons who seek to perform the scope of practice of a Company Inspector must successfully complete the State Fire Marshal’s course Company Inspection.(3)
All persons who seek to perform the scope of practice of a Fire and Life Safety Specialist I, Fire and Life Safety Specialist II, or Fire Marshal must apply for the Oregon Fire and Life Safety Competency Recognition certificate as follows: Submit a Fire and Life Safety Competency Recognition application to the Office of State Fire Marshal. Include proof of certifications held and training completed.(4)
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Fire and Life Safety Specialist I, Fire and Life Safety Specialist II, and Fire Marshal certificates expire three years from the issue date, unless renewed.(b)
The issue date is printed on all certificates.(5)
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Fire officials who fail to renew their Fire and Life Safety Specialist I, Fire and Life Safety Specialist II, or Fire Marshal certificates must not perform work within the respective scope of practice.(b)
A fire official who fails to renew a competency recognition certificate may reapply for certification. Include with application proof of certifications held and trainings completed.
Source:
Rule 837-039-0016 — Certification and Training Requirements for Conducting Fire Code Enforcement, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=837-039-0016.