OAR 918-695-0395: Plumbing Certifications

(1) Notwithstanding OAR 918-098, beginning January 1, 2019, the certifications available for plumbing inspectors are: (a) Residential Plumbing Inspector, as outlined in OAR 918-695-0400(2); (b) Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector as outlined in OAR 918-695-0400(3); and (c) Limited Plumbing Inspector-Building Sewers, as outlined in OAR 918-695-0400(5). (2) Any plumbing certification 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 plumbing 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) Notwithstanding the requirements in OAR 918-695-0400, to facilitate the transition from the division to the board, the practicums and examinations for the certifications listed in this rule and OAR 918-695-0400 do not require board approval until July 1, 2019.