OAR 918-098-1012
Scope of Work Allowed for Persons with an Oregon Inspector Certification and a Nationally Recognized Certification

This rule is repealed effective November 1, 2016. After November 1, 2016, this rule will no longer be necessary because individuals may not perform inspections or plan reviews without an Oregon Code Certification. The scopes of work in this rule will be covered by OAR 918-098-1015 (Scope of Work Allowed for Persons with an Oregon Inspector Certification and Oregon Code Certifications). See also 918-098-1100 (2016 Certification Transition) for information about transitioning nationally recognized certifications to Oregon Code Certifications.

(1)

Individuals meeting the experience requirement in OAR 918-098-1025 (Certification Requirements) who possess a valid Oregon Inspector Certification and a current International Code Council certification may perform work based on the type of International Code Council Certification they possess.

(2)

A Certified Building Official Legal/ Management may oversee a jurisdiction’s administration and enforcement of the state building code for those specialty codes assumed by the jurisdictions pursuant to ORS 455.148 (Comprehensive municipal building inspection programs) or 455.150 (Selective municipal building inspection programs). Building officials may not perform plan reviews or inspections unless they possess the appropriate certification for the type of plan review or inspection being performed.

(a)

Commercial Building Inspector certificate holders may conduct construction inspections for:

(A)

All work regulated by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code; and

(B)

Structural work on townhouse structures and apartment buildings regulated by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code.

(b)

Commercial Building Plans Examiner certificate holders may review construction plans for:

(A)

Compliance with the provisions of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Oregon Fire Code, except the fire and life safety plan review provisions for structures required to receive a state fire and life safety plan review; and

(B)

Fire and life safety construction on townhouse structures and apartment buildings regulated by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code.

(c)

Commercial Fire Plans Examiner certificate holders who also have the Commercial Building Plans Examiner Certificate may review construction plans for compliance with the fire and life safety plan review provisions of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code and the Oregon Fire Code.

(d)

A Commercial Mechanical Inspector certificate holder may conduct construction inspections and may review construction plans for:

(A)

All work regulated by the Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code; and

(B)

Mechanical work on townhouse structures and apartment buildings regulated by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code.

(e)

A Residential Building Inspector certificate holder may conduct construction inspections and plan reviews for structural work regulated by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code; and

(A)

Construction work on any aspect of manufactured structures and accessory buildings and structures regulated under the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code;

(B)

The provisions of OAR chapter 918, division 500;

(C)

The Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards in 24 CFR 3280 and 24 CFR 3282; and

(D)

Plan review and inspection of manufactured dwelling parks, recreational parks, organizational camps, and picnic parks.

(f)

A Residential Mechanical Inspector certificate holder may conduct inspections and plan reviews for mechanical work regulated by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code; and

(A)

Mechanical work on manufactured dwelling alterations under the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code;

(B)

The provisions of OAR chapter 918, division 500;

(C)

The Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards located in 24 CFR 3280 and 3282; and

(D)

Plan review and inspection of manufactured dwelling parks, recreational parks, organizational camps, and picnic parks.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 918-098-1012 — Scope of Work Allowed for Persons with an Oregon Inspector Certification and a Nationally Recognized Certification, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=918-098-1012.

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

Rule 918-098-1012’s source at or​.us