OAR 918-098-1005
Definitions

As used in OAR chapter 918, division 098, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1)

“A-level Structures” means structures regulated by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code that require a state fire and life safety plan review or are required to be designed by an Oregon licensed architect or engineer pursuant to ORS Chapter 671 (Architects).

(2)

“B-level Structures” means structures regulated by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code that do not require a state fire and life safety plan review and are not required to be designed by an Oregon licensed architect or engineer pursuant to ORS Chapter 671 (Architects).

(3)

“Building Inspection Technology” means an approved curriculum meeting the requirements of OAR 918-098-1420 (Education Program Requirements).

(4)

“Code-Change Course” means a continuing education course that addresses changes to specialty codes, code standards, interpretations and alternate methods or administrative rules addressing code.

(5)

“Commercial” means structures regulated by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

(6)

“Cross-Training Program” means a division approved residential, electrical or plumbing inspector on-the-job cross-training program and practical evaluation, established by the building official of a local jurisdiction, that meets the minimum training and education requirements established by the division.

(7)

“Design” means professional, engineering or technical design of systems or components that requires computations, research or special knowledge.

(8)

“Division” means the Building Codes Division.

(9)

“Education Institution” is an institution accredited through a nationally recognized body and is usually governed by a local board and receives a state recognition.

(10)

“Education Program” is a minimum two-year, or one-year focused building inspection technology program administered by an education institution.

(11)

“International Code Council certification” means a certification issued by the International Code Council demonstrating that an individual has passed a specific International Code Council certification examination.

(12)

“Nationally Recognized Certification Body” means a body or organization that provides formal recognition that a person possesses minimum knowledge of a recognized code.

(13)

“High Priority Training” means periodic continuing education training identified by the division that addresses new technologies or specific problem areas identified by the division.

(14)

“Oregon Code Certification” means a certification issued by the division for:

(a)

Building Official;

(b)

Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner;

(c)

A-Level Structural Plans Examiner;

(d)

B-Level Structural Plans Examiner;

(e)

Residential or One-and-Two Family Dwelling Plans Examiner;

(f)

Residential or One-and-Two Family Dwelling Structural Inspector;

(g)

A-Level Structural Inspector;

(h)

A-Level Mechanical Inspector;

(i)

B-Level Structural Inspector;

(j)

B-Level Mechanical Inspector;

(k)

Residential or One-and-Two Family Dwelling Mechanical Inspector;

(l)

Electrical Specialty Code Inspector;

(m)

Residential or One-and-Two Family Dwelling Electrical Inspector;

(n)

Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector;

(o)

Residential or One-and-Two Family Dwelling Plumbing Inspector;

(p)

Limited Plumbing Inspector – Building Sewers;

(q)

Manufactured Structure Construction Inspector;

(r)

Manufactured Structure Installation Inspector; and

(s)

Park and Camp Inspector.

(15)

“Oregon Inspector Certification” means a certification issued by the division demonstrating that a person has passed a division-approved examination that covers Oregon laws and regulations relating to state building codes including, but not limited to, architectural barrier laws governing accessibility to buildings by disabled persons.

(16)

“Practical Experience Evaluation” means a division-approved process that may include, but is not limited to field training or evaluation to determine the skill and knowledge of a person by the division for the purposes of certification.

(17)

“Recognized Code” means a regulatory document enforced by one or more state or local governments that prescribes minimum standards for building materials and construction methods of buildings or structures and building service equipment including plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems.

(18)

“Residential Structures” means a structure regulated by the “Low-Rise Residential Dwelling Code” as defined by ORS 455.010 (Definitions for ORS chapter 455).

(19)

“Specialized Inspector” means a person authorized to enforce all or portions of the specialty codes.

(20)

“Year of Experience” means 2,000 hours of documented experience.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 918-098-1005 — Definitions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=918-098-1005.

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

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