OAR 918-695-0000
Licensing Authority, Scope and References

(1)

The board’s licensing authority is in ORS Chapters 447, 670 and 693.

(2)

These rules cover licensing requirements for plumbers.

(3)

Cross References. Statutory licensing requirements are in:

(a)

ORS 693.030 (Journeyman plumber license requirement) for when individual plumbing licensing is required;

(b)

ORS 447.030 for when plumbing contractor licensing is required;

(c)

ORS 693.050 to 693.075 for plumbing journeyman certificates of competence; and

(d)

ORS 693.103 (Limited specialty plumbers) for limited specialty plumbing licensing.

(4)

It shall be the obligation of every employer to comply with all applicable plumbing licensing laws. Registered plumbing businesses shall not allow an unlicensed employee to perform plumbing work.

(5)

It shall be unlawful for any licensed person to allow the use of their plumbing license by others to install plumbing work, or for the purposes of obtaining a permit or inspection.

(6)

Licenses required under this section shall be carried at all times when performing plumbing work and shall be displayed at the request of any administrative authority.

Source: Rule 918-695-0000 — Licensing Authority, Scope and References, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=918-695-0000 (accessed May 26, 2025).

918–695–0000
Licensing Authority, Scope and References 918–695–0020
License Exemptions 918–695–0030
Journeyman Plumber Qualifications 918–695–0035
Medical Gas Installer License 918–695–0038
Special Business Registration and Installer Certification for Medical Gas Systems 918–695–0040
Journeyman Examination 918–695–0100
Procedures for Submitting Training Proposals for Limited Specialty Plumbers 918–695–0110
Licensing Reciprocal Agreements 918–695–0120
Limited Specialty Plumber Classification for Limited Maintenance Electrical Contractors 918–695–0125
Limited Specialty Plumber Certificate of Competency for Solar Heating and Cooling System Installers 918–695–0130
Limited Specialty Plumber Classification for Water Treatment Installers 918–695–0140
Apprentice Plumbers — Interpretations 918–695–0395
Plumbing Certifications 918–695–0400
Rules Establishing Certification for Plumbing Inspectors 918–695–0410
Certification for Medical Gas Plumbing Inspectors

May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Rule 918-695-0000 — Licensing Authority, Scope and References, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=918-695-0000 (last accessed May 10, 2025).