OAR 918-098-1325
Requirements for Alteration Inspection and Plan Review of Manufactured Dwellings

(1)

Scope of Work. Manufactured dwelling alteration inspections and plan reviews include on-site field inspections of alterations including structural, fire and life safety, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical alterations made to manufactured dwellings after the initial sale of the home to the first consumer after all the terms of the sales contract have been met. Most alteration inspections made prior to this time are the responsibility of the division and must be performed by a certified manufactured structure construction inspector.

(2)

Certifications. Inspectors of manufactured dwelling alterations are required to be certified by ORS 446.250 (Duties of director). The division requires that persons performing inspections or plan reviews on manufactured dwelling alterations have:

(a)

An Oregon Inspector Certification and the appropriate Oregon Code Certification under OAR 918-098-1015 (Scope of Work Allowed for Persons with an Oregon Inspector Certification and Oregon Code Certifications) for the Oregon Residential Specialty Code for the specific discipline being used; or

(b)

An Oregon Inspector Certification and the appropriate ICC Residential Certification as described in OAR 918-098-1010 (Certification Exemptions).

(3)

The requirement in section (2) is not applicable to alteration inspections performed on manufactured homes still under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

(4)

Authority. Inspectors and plans examiners of manufactured dwelling alterations may only inspect or review plans in a jurisdiction that has been delegated the manufactured dwelling alteration program and that:

(a)

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;

(b)

Issues permits and enforces the current edition of ORS chapter 446 and OAR chapter 918, division 500;

(c)

Meets the requirements of OAR 918-500-0055 (Municipal Authority) for delegation; and

(d)

Enforces the current edition of the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code and all referenced standards contained therein.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 918-098-1325 — Requirements for Alteration Inspection and Plan Review of Manufactured Dwellings, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=918-098-1325.

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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