OAR 918-281-0003: Electrical Certifications

(1) Notwithstanding OAR 918-098, beginning January 1, 2019, the certifications available for electrical inspectors are: (a) Residential Electrical Inspector, as outlined in OAR 918-281-0007; and (b) Electrical Specialty Code Inspector, as outlined in OAR 918-281-0020. (2) Any electrical certifications issued prior to January 1, 2019, shall remain valid and recognized as long as the certification holder maintains the certification. (3) A person must possess an Oregon Inspector Certification issued under OAR 918-098-1025 in order to receive a certification under subsection (1). (4) The process for renewal of electrical certifications is as provided in OAR 918-098-1028. (5) A person who is enrolled in a division approved training program as of January 1, 2019, is eligible for a certification listed in Section (1) of this rule following the successful completion of the training program. (6) Limits on Municipalities. Nothing in the rules prohibits a local government from establishing additional requirements in the selection and hiring of electrical inspectors. (7) Notwithstanding the requirements in OAR 918-281-0000, 918-281-0007 or 918-281-0020, to facilitate the transition from the division to the board, the practicums and examinations for the certifications listed in OAR 918-281-0007 or 918-281-0020, do not require board approval until July 1, 2019.