OAR 918-098-1305
Manufactured Structure Installation Inspector Certification

(1)

Scope of Activities and Authority.

(a)

A manufactured structure installation inspector conducts onsite field inspections of manufactured dwelling installations including site preparation, setbacks, drainage, stand, foundation support, earthquake bracing systems, tie-downs, under-floor enclosures, access, egress, plumbing utility connections (within 30 lineal feet of the manufactured dwelling), mechanical connections and electrical feeder assembly connections (as defined by Article 550 of the National Electrical Code), electrical fixture connections, and plumbing, mechanical, and electrical crossover connections for manufactured structures under ORS 446.230 (Safety and construction standards for installation, support and tiedown) and 446.240 (Safety standards for accessory structures);

(b)

This certification does not include inspections or plan reviews of manufactured dwelling alterations or manufactured structure accessory structures and accessory buildings. See OAR 918-098-1325 (Requirements for Alteration Inspection and Plan Review of Manufactured Dwellings) and 918-098-1330 (Manufactured Structure Accessory Structure or Accessory Building Inspection) for certification requirements.

(c)

This certification can be used only in a jurisdiction that:

(A)

Meets all of the requirements of this rule and OAR 918-500-0055 (Municipal Authority);

(B)

Complies with ORS 446.250 (Duties of director) and 446.253 (Authority of director)(2) relating to the delegation of full responsibility for permit issuance and inspections;

(C)

Issues permits according to ORS 446.253 (Authority of director); and

(D)

Enforces the current edition of the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code, the provisions of OAR chapter 918, division 500, and all referenced standards contained therein.

(2)

A Manufactured Structure Installation Inspector must also possess an Oregon Inspector Certification issued under OAR 918-098-1025 (Certification Requirements) prior to performing inspections.

(3)

Revocation. The division is authorized to revoke this certification under ORS 446.255 (Revocation of agreement with local government). Persons certified under this rule who fail to meet the minimum continuing education requirements are subject to revocation. If the minimum continuing education is met within 60 days from the date it was originally due, the division may discontinue any pending revocation action based on a failure to meet minimum continuing education requirements.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 918-098-1305 — Manufactured Structure Installation Inspector Certification, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=918-098-1305.

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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