OAR 918-098-1520: Specialized Inspector Qualifications

(1) All applicants for specialized certifications must have: (a) A valid Oregon Inspector Certification; (b) A valid Oregon Code Certification to perform inspections, as identified in the rule requirements for the specialized certification sought; (c) Employment as an inspector and experience performing inspections in Oregon for a minimum of one year in the specialty code area that the applicant is seeking specialized certification. (2) An applicant for certification as a specialized inspector must: (a) Submit an application on a division-approved form. (b) Submit the designated application and training fees. (c) Identify the certifications sought, the certifications presently held by the applicant, and the applicant’s qualifying experience performing inspections. (3) Incomplete applications or applications submitted without payment will not be processed. (4) If an application is approved, the applicant will be notified and may begin the specialized inspector certification process. (5) When an application is not approved by the division, the applicant’s training fee will be refunded. The application fee will not be refunded or waived for future applications. (6) The application and training fee for all specialized inspector certifications is $200.