OAR 918-098-1010
Certification Exemptions

(1)

Plan review certification is not required for individuals reviewing one- and two-family dwelling permit applications for the following:

(a)

First floor decks attached to a dwelling that:

(A)

Extend not more than 12 feet from the dwelling but not closer than three feet to a property line;

(B)

Are not more than 8 feet above grade;

(C)

Will not exceed a 70 PSF live load and not a combined live and dead load of 80 PSF; and

(D)

Are not in excess of a 2 horizontal 1 vertical ground slope.

(b)

Car ports with a single slope that:

(A)

Have a rafter span extending not more than 12 feet from a dwelling;

(B)

Are attached to the dwelling for the full length not to exceed 30 feet;

(C)

Have a maximum overhang of two feet that is not closer than three feet to a property line; and

(D)

Will not exceed a combined 80 PSF live and dead load.

(c)

Patio covers that:

(A)

Have a single slope roof;

(B)

Have a rafter span extending not more than 12 feet from the dwelling;

(C)

Are attached to the dwelling the full length not to exceed 30 feet;

(D)

Have a maximum overhang of two feet that is not closer than three feet to a property line; and

(E)

Will not exceed a combined 80 PSF live and dead load.

(d)

Fences not greater than 8 feet in height.

(e)

Garage conversions as an accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling with no new cut openings in the existing wall.

(f)

Window, door, or bathroom remodels where there are no load-bearing or lateral-bracing wall penetrations.

(g)

Pole or manufactured steel structures with a maximum of 3,000 square feet that:

(A)

Have a maximum 14-foot eave height;

(B)

Are not closer than three feet to the property line and at least 6 feet from all other buildings on the same lot; and

(C)

Fully engineered, including foundation where applicable.

(h)

Mechanical equipment for the purposes of determining setback requirements have been met.

(2)

Plan review certification is not required for individuals reviewing permit applications for buildings or structures that have plans and specifications provided by the department or a municipality under ORS 455.062 (Provision of typical drawings and specifications).

(3)

The building official is responsible for ensuring that persons performing permit reviews under this section utilize a division-approved checklist to perform reviews.

(4)

The building official may determine based on unusual features, characteristics or other complicating circumstances that a certified individual must review a permit application.

(5)

Where a jurisdiction routinely performs permit reviews for a type of project determined by the building official to be similar in complexity to the types of projects listed in sections (1) and (2) of this rule, the building official may submit a checklist to the division for approval. If approved, the jurisdiction may utilize the checklist in the same manner as section (3).
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 918-098-1010 — Certification Exemptions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=918-098-1010.

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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