OAR 918-098-1590
Specialized Finals Inspector Certification

(1)

Scope of Activities and Authority. Specialized finals inspectors may upon receipt of this certification conduct final inspections of one- and two-family dwellings constructed under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code as provided by the Director through rule.

(2)

Procedure for Qualification. An applicant for certification under this rule must meet the general qualifications in OAR 918-098-1520 (Specialized Inspector Qualifications), 918-098-1530 (Training Programs) and this rule.

(3)

Experience, Education, and Training Requirements.

(a)

As a condition of entering a specialized finals inspector training program:

(A)

Applicants must hold valid Oregon Inspector Certification and at least one appropriate certification to perform either residential or commercial mechanical, structural, electrical or plumbing inspections in Oregon; and

(B)

Been employed as an inspector and performed inspections of the Oregon Structural or Residential Specialty Codes, Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code, Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, or Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code for a minimum of one year prior to applying for the Specialized Finals Inspector Certification.

(b)

Applicants must complete a specialized finals inspector training program that meets the minimum requirements established by the division, and consists of:

(A)

Classroom coursework; and

(B)

Required fieldwork inspections

(c)

After completion of the classroom coursework and required field inspections, applicants must successfully pass a division-approved examination.

(d)

Certification. Upon completion of all training and after passing a division-approved examination, the division will certify an applicant as qualified to perform specialized finals inspections, and issue the appropriate documentation.

Source: Rule 918-098-1590 — Specialized Finals Inspector Certification, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=918-098-1590.

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 918-098-1590’s source at or​.us