OAR 918-090-0210
Specialty Code Plan Reviewer and Inspector License — Application Requirements
(1)
Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector Applicants must submit an application on division-supplied forms that shall include a listing of current specialty code certifications along with a $100 application fee. The applicant shall pass a division-approved examination on the substance and intent of the laws and rules related to the licensure of plan reviewers and inspectors. If an applicant fails to take the examination within 60 days of being approved to do so, the applicant must reapply. Applicants who fail the division approved examination shall be required to pay a $25 fee and wait 30 days before retaking the required examination, but shall not make more than three attempts in a 12-month period.(2)
Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector Applicants must submit an application on a division-supplied form, that shall include a listing of current specialty code certifications, along with a $50 application fee. The applicant shall identify the building inspection programs for which they will be working. No examination is required for the limited plan reviewer and inspector license.(3)
Applicants shall first apply for and obtain the required specialty code certifications under OAR 918, division 098, 281, 695, or 780, prior to becoming a Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector or a Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector under these rules.(4)
Beginning July 1, 2005, individuals applying to be a Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector, or a Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector must demonstrate a minimum level of experience to the division. An individual’s scope of work will be restricted based on certification and experience. The division will designate the scope of work allowed based on an applicants experience. License applicants must obtain the appropriate certificate recognized under OAR 918-098-1010 (Certification Exemptions) through 918-098-1220. In addition to obtaining the appropriate certification under Chapter 918, division 098, license applicants must demonstrate to the division the following:(a)
To perform plan reviews and inspections on residential structures either(A)
Two years of construction or inspection related experience or its equivalent; or(B)
An approved one year inspection-related program and one year of construction or inspection-related experience; or(C)
A degree from a division approved two year inspection related program or its equivalent.(b)
To perform plan reviews and inspections on all structures either(A)
An Oregon registration as an architect, an Oregon certified professional engineer, or a Bachelor or Master degree in architecture, civil or structural engineering; or(B)
4 years diversified experience designing commercial structures; or(C)
4 years diversified experience as a plans examiner in another jurisdiction reviewing commercial structures for compliance with a recognized code for building construction.(5)
Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector, and Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector must renew every two years on division-approved forms, submit the form with payment to the division before the license expiration date, meet continuing education requirements outlined in sub-section (c), and update or change any information that is no longer current.(a)
Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector must pay a $50 renewal fee.(b)
Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector must pay a $25 renewal fee.(c)
Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector, and Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector must also meet continuing education requirements as determined by the division related to legislative changes in the substance and purpose of ORS 455.455 (Building inspection and plan review) through 455.467 (Timelines for approval or disapproval of certain specialty code building plans), and the rules adopted thereunder.(d)
An individual who submits a license renewal after the expiration date must reapply for a new license and meet all requirements of a new applicant.(6)
A Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector, and Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector license is valid only for the specialty code certifications held by the licensee. A licensed individual must work within the scope of the license or may be subject to sanctions under OAR 918-098-1500 (Building Official and Inspector Sanctions Process). The license shall be suspended or revoked if the licensee no longer holds at least one current certification as a plans examiner or inspector.(7)
Individuals denied licensure may appeal this decision to the director and request contested case procedures under ORS Chapter 183 (Administrative Procedures Act).
Source:
Rule 918-090-0210 — Specialty Code Plan Reviewer and Inspector License — Application Requirements, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=918-090-0210.