OAR 812-032-0130: Certificate Renewal — Effective Date; Effect of Lapse

(1) A renewed certificate shall be effective on the day following the expiration date for which the renewal is sought if the certified home energy assessor fulfills all of the requirements in OAR 812-032-0120 on or before the expiration date. (2) Except as provided in subsection (4), if a certified home energy assessor fails to fulfill all of the requirements in OAR 812-032-0120 on or before the expiration date, but fulfills the requirements at a future date, the renewal shall be effective on the date that all the requirements for renewal have been fulfilled. During the period from the expiration date to the effective date, the certificate is deemed to have lapsed. (a) A home energy assessor may not offer to assign, or assign, home energy scores while the certificate is lapsed. (b) A home energy assessor may not use the title of home energy assessor or similar other title while the certificate is lapsed. (3) If the certificate lapses for one year or less, the applicant may renew its certification by renewing the certificate as provided for in OAR 812-032-0120. (4) If the certificate lapses for more than one year, the applicant must apply for a new certificate as provided for in OAR 812-032-0100.