OAR 918-098-1525: ORS 455.732 Inspector Certifications

(1) A building official or a person seeking a certification under ORS 455.732 must submit a request to the division. A request may include, but is not limited to: (a) Any relevant experience or training; (b) Any relevant licenses or certifications, including those issued by a national organization or another state; and (c) The scope of work the person is seeking to perform. (2) The division may, after evaluation, issue a certification outlining the scope of work the person may perform and any limitations applicable to the certification. Limitations may include types of structures, geographical area, etc. (3) The scope of a certification issued under this rule may be expanded upon further training and evaluation by the division. (4) Evaluations performed for the purposes of issuing a certification under this rule may be performed by a team of professionals knowledgeable in the programs covered by the certification. (5) A person issued a certification to perform inspections or plan reviews under this rule must obtain an Oregon Inspector Certification prior to performing any work authorized under this certification.