OAR 918-695-0410: Certification for Medical Gas Plumbing Inspectors

(1) To promote effective and uniform enforcement of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code by improving the competence of plumbing inspectors, this rule establishes minimum training and certification qualifications to make inspections for compliance with the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code. Persons employed for purposes of enforcing the requirements of other administrative agencies are exempt from this section. (2) No person may be appointed or employed as a medical gas plumbing inspector by any municipality without being currently certified under the provisions of this rule. (3) Persons must be certified as an Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector for inspections for compliance with the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code. (4) No person may perform medical gas plumbing inspections or plan reviews without a valid division-approved medical gas plumbing inspector certification. (5) In order to obtain a Medical Gas Plumbing Inspector certification a person must apply for an Oregon Code Certification under OAR 918-098-1025(3)(a) and (b); and (a) Submit to the division a copy of a valid ASSE 6020 medical gas certification; or (b) Complete a training course for medical gas plumbing inspectors administered by the division. (6) Persons certified under this rule must maintain their Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector certification including any required training. (7) Notwithstanding subsection (5) of this rule the division may issue a Medical Gas Plumbing Inspector certification to a person with a valid Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector certification who submits to the division proof of a valid ASSE 6020 medical gas certification issued prior to April 1, 2016. This subsection expires November 1, 2016. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]