OAR 918-225-0665
Certification of Process Piping Inspectors

(1)

Applicants for process piping inspector shall submit an application on division-supplied forms along with a $110 application fee. The applicant shall pass a division-approved examination on the substance and requirements of ASME B31.3, related standards and administrative rules.

(2)

Applicants shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the division not less than 10 years experience in the design, fabrication or inspection of industrial process piping. Each 20 percent of satisfactorily completed work toward an engineering degree recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology shall be considered equivalent to one year of experience, up to five years total.

(3)

The board may consider other experience and education to determine if the experience is equivalent to the requirements in this rule.

(4)

Process piping inspector certificate of competency shall be renewed annually. The annual renewal fee shall be $27.50.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 918-225-0665 — Certification of Process Piping Inspectors, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=918-225-0665 (accessed May 26, 2025).

918–225–0240
Definitions 918–225–0300
Exemptions for Fired Water Heaters 918–225–0310
Exemptions for Refrigerant Piping Systems 918–225–0315
Exemptions for Process Piping Systems 918–225–0320
Exemptions for Refrigerant or Air Conditioning Pressure Vessels 918–225–0330
Exemptions for Unfired Pressure Vessels With an Inside Diameter of Six Inches and Less 918–225–0340
Exemptions for Pressure Containing Parts of Piping Components 918–225–0350
Exemptions for Hot Water Storage Tanks 918–225–0360
Exemptions for Certain Pressure Vessels 918–225–0365
Exemptions for Certain Miniature Boilers 918–225–0370
Exemptions for Coil-Type Water Boilers 918–225–0380
Exemptions for Refrigeration Chillers 918–225–0430
Adopted Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code 918–225–0435
Amendments to the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code 918–225–0445
Other Installation Standards 918–225–0450
Manufacturer’s Data Reports 918–225–0460
Reporting of Accidents and Conditions of Use 918–225–0465
Boiler Room Usage 918–225–0470
Boiler Operation 918–225–0510
Installation of Buried Vessels 918–225–0540
Scope of Special Inspector’s Authority 918–225–0560
Responsibility of Inspectors 918–225–0562
Process Piping Inspector Responsibilities 918–225–0565
Reporting of Immediate Hazards to Health or Safety 918–225–0570
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection Schedules 918–225–0590
Inspection Cycle Extension Program 918–225–0600
Permits 918–225–0606
Issuance and Purchase of Minor Repair Permits 918–225–0609
Use of Minor Repair Permits 918–225–0612
Scope of Work Allowed under Minor Repair Permit 918–225–0615
Inspection of Minor Repair Permits 918–225–0618
Misuse of Minor Repair Permits 918–225–0620
Bulk Rate Permits 918–225–0630
Special Fee for Dryer Permits 918–225–0640
Business and Trade License Fees 918–225–0650
Practical Experience Requirement 918–225–0660
Certification of Special Inspectors 918–225–0665
Certification of Process Piping Inspectors 918–225–0670
Fees for Inspector Examination, Certification and Renewal 918–225–0691
Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Installation, Alteration or Repair Licensing Requirements 918–225–0700
Responsibility of Boiler Contractors 918–225–0720
Welding Requirements for Owner-Users 918–225–0730
Requirements for Businesses Doing Welding or Brazing 918–225–0740
Quality Control System for Pressure Piping 918–225–0745
Contractor Registration 918–225–0780
Filing of Insurance Notices

May 26, 2025

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