OAR 918-098-1440: Approval of Inspector Continuing Education and Educational Programs

(1) Applications for approval of continuing education and educational programs must be filed at least 45 days prior to the date of the proposed class or beginning date of training. The 45-day period or any other procedural rule controlling these programs may be waived if the administrator determines there is an emergency. (2) The application must describe the course objectives, qualifications for entry into the course, course content, materials to be used, length of class, field time if applicable, and instructor names and qualifications. (3) Where continuing education credits are sought, the application must show the number of credits sought for the course and provide justification. (4) Instructors approved by the division to teach code-change courses shall be granted the same number of continuing education credit hours as those attending the course. (5) Persons or organizations requesting reimbursement from the division training funds for education programs must have a valid contract with the division or specific written approval from the division at the time of course offering.