OAR 918-098-1025
Certification Requirements

(1)

Unless otherwise stated in this rule, every person who performs building official duties, building code inspections, or plan reviews must possess a valid Oregon Inspector Certification and a valid appropriate Oregon Code Certification or authorization from the division for the work being performed.

(2)

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(a)

Persons applying for the Oregon Inspector Certification must:

(A)

Submit a division-approved application with the $125 fee; and

(B)

Successfully pass the Oregon Inspector Certification examination.

(b)

Applicants for an Oregon Inspector Certification who fail the examination may reapply under this section to retest for a fee of $80.

(3)

Persons applying for an Oregon Code Certification under these rules, or under OAR 918-281-0020 (Electrical Specialty Code Inspector Certification) and 918-695-0400 (Rules Establishing Certification for Plumbing Inspectors) must:

(a)

Submit a division-approved application demonstrating appropriate experience, if required for the certification by OAR chapter 918, division 281, 695, or these rules, or complete a certification training course administered by the division;

(b)

Have a minimum level of experience as follows:

(A)

Completion of a code certification training course administered by the division; or

(B)

For an individual hired by a municipality, completion of a code certification training course administered by the division within six months of hire; or

(C)

Two years experience working for or on behalf of a jurisdiction performing building permit inspections or plan reviews for buildings or structures regulated by the state building code or its equivalent; or

(D)

Be a registered architect, a certified professional engineer, or have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or engineering.

(c)

Pay the $80.00 fee; and

(d)

Successfully pass the appropriate Oregon Code Certification exam, or submit proof of a valid appropriate International Code Council certification or other valid appropriate nationally recognized certification or license for:

(A)

Commercial Building Inspector;

(B)

Commercial Building Plans Examiner;

(C)

Commercial Fire Plans Examiner;

(D)

Commercial Mechanical Inspector;

(E)

Residential Building Inspector;

(F)

Residential Plans Examiner; and

(G)

Any other International Code Council or other nationally recognized certification the division determines is equivalent to an Oregon Code Certification.

(4)

Persons applying for a training course administered by the division must:

(a)

Submit a division-approved registration form; and

(b)

Pay the course registration fee.

(5)

A person must successfully complete a division certification training course in order to obtain division certification through the course.

(6)

Applicants for certification as a building official and certified Oregon building officials must possess a valid Oregon Inspector Certification and must enroll in or complete a certification training course for building officials administered by the division within six months of hire unless the person has previously completed a building official training course administered by the division. A person enrolled in a certification training course for building officials administered by the division must successfully complete this course to continue performing building official duties.

(7)

Applicants for an Oregon Code Certification who fail the examination may reapply under section (3) of this rule to retest. Applicants may not retake the test for 30 days after each failed attempt.

(8)

If an applicant fails to take the Oregon Inspector Certification exam or the Oregon Code Certification exam within 60 days of being approved to do so, the application is considered withdrawn, and the applicant must re-apply under section (2) or (3) of this rule.

(9)

The division may extend the six-month period to complete a code certification training pursuant to (3)(b)(B) of this rule in the case of hardship or illness. The person must submit a request for extension to the division in writing.

(10)

Persons with a valid Oregon Inspector Certification and a valid International Code Council certification or other nationally recognized certification identified in subsection (3)(d) of this rule, proof of passage of the International Code Council Building Official Legal/Management examination, or an International Code Council Certified Building Official certification may continue to perform work for which a certification is required until November 1, 2016. Persons who have not obtained the appropriate Oregon certification by November 1, 2016, may not perform duties as a building official or perform inspections or plan reviews for which an Oregon certification is required.

Source: Rule 918-098-1025 — Certification Requirements, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=918-098-1025.

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 918-098-1025’s source at or​.us