ORS 672.002: Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325.

Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07

As used in ORS 672.002 to 672.325, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Board” means the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. (2) “Engineer,” “professional engineer” or “registered professional engineer” means an individual who is registered in this state and holds a valid certificate to practice engineering in this state as provided under ORS 672.002 to 672.325. (3) “Engineering intern” means an individual enrolled by the board as having passed an examination in the fundamental engineering subjects. (4) “Geodetic survey” means a determination of the size and shape of the earth or the position of any point on the earth. (5) “Land surveyor,” “professional land surveyor” or “registered professional land surveyor” means an individual who is registered in this state and holds a valid certificate to practice surveying in this state as provided by ORS 672.002 to 672.325. (6) “Land surveying intern” means an individual enrolled by the board as having passed an examination in the fundamental land surveying subjects. (7) “Photogrammetric mapping” means an evaluating and measuring of land that is limited to the determination of the topography, area, contours and location of planimetric features, by using photogrammetric methods or similar remote sensing technology, including but not limited to using existing ground control points incidental to the photogrammetric or remote sensing mapping process. (8) “Photogrammetrist” means an individual registered with the board and holding a valid certificate to practice photogrammetric mapping. (9) “Responsible charge” means to have supervision and control of: (a) The engineering design of works with responsibility for design decisions; (b) Land surveying work for the purpose of ensuring conformance to the relevant requirements of law and sound surveying practice; or (c) Photogrammetric mapping project work, which may include, but need not be limited to, work regarding the extent of coverage, location of ground control, aerial photography or similarly remotely sensed data, the measurement of features detected by remote sensing equipment, quality control for compliance with standards and specifications and the presentation of findings. (10) “Supervision and control” means establishing the nature of, directing and guiding the preparation of, and approving the work product and accepting responsibility that the work product is in conformance with standards of professional practice. [1971 c.751 §1; 1983 c.614 §1; 1995 c.33 §1; 1997 c.210 §1; 2005 c.22 §475; 2005 c.445 §6; 2009 c.259 §1; 2015 c.576 §9]

Administrative rules citing this section

OAR 820-001-0000: Rule Changes — implements
OAR 820-001-0005: Contested Cases — implements
OAR 820-001-0015: Hearing Request and Answers: Consequences of Failure to Answer — implements
OAR 820-001-0020: Fees for Public Records and Publications — implements
OAR 820-001-0030: Purchasing and Contracting — implements
OAR 820-001-0035: Notice of Intent to Award — implements
OAR 820-001-0040: Protests of Contract Award — implements
OAR 820-001-0100: Request to Add New Branch — implements
OAR 820-001-0200: Qualifications of Administrative Officer (Administrator) — implements
OAR 820-005-0056: Person — implements
OAR 820-005-0057: NCEES Record — implements
OAR 820-005-1000: Acronyms — implements
OAR 820-010-0505: Biennial Renewal of Registration or Certification — implements
OAR 820-010-0615: Posting of Certificates — implements
OAR 820-010-0635: Continuing Professional Development — implements
OAR 820-010-0715: Construction Contractors Offering Engineering — implements
OAR 820-010-0730: Use of Title if Registered in Other Jurisdiction — implements
OAR 820-010-1000: Qualifications for Registration as a Professional Engineer — implements
OAR 820-010-1010: Principles and Practice of Engineering Examinations — implements
OAR 820-010-1020: Education and Experience Requirements for Registration as a Professional Engineer — implements
OAR 820-010-1031: Application for Temporary License as a Professional Engineer for Military Spouse or Domestic Partner — implements
OAR 820-010-2000: Qualifications for Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor — implements
OAR 820-010-2010: Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination — implements
OAR 820-010-2020: Education and Experience Requirements for Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor — implements
OAR 820-010-2031: Application for Temporary License as a Professional Land Surveyor for Military Spouse or Domestic Partner — implements
OAR 820-010-3000: Qualifications for Registration as a Professional Photogrammetrist — implements
OAR 820-010-3010: Education and Experience Requirements for Registration as a Professional Photogrammetrist — implements
OAR 820-010-3020: Photogrammetry Examination — implements
OAR 820-010-3031: Application for Temporary License as a Registered Professional Photogrammetrist for Military Spouse or Domestic Partner — implements
OAR 820-010-4000: Qualifications for Registration as a Structural Engineer — implements
OAR 820-010-4031: Application for Temporary License as a Professional Structural Engineer for Military Spouse or Domestic Partner — implements
OAR 820-010-5000: Qualification to Sit for Examination as a Water Right Examiner — implements
OAR 820-010-5010: Qualification for Certification as a Water Right Examiner — implements
OAR 820-015-0005: Definitions — implements
OAR 820-015-0010: Processing Complaints — implements
OAR 820-015-0026: Failure to Comply with Continuing Professional Development Requirements — implements
OAR 820-015-0060: Civil Penalty Factors — implements
OAR 820-015-0070: Civil Penalties for Violations of ORS 92.040 to 92.080, 209.250, and County Ordinances — implements
OAR 820-020-0005: Preamble — implements
OAR 820-020-0015: Registrants or Applicants for Registration or Certification Shall Hold Paramount the Safety, Health and Welfare of the Public in the Performance of their Professional Duties — implements
OAR 820-020-0025: Obligation of Registrants and Applicants to Issue Statements only in an Objective and Truthful Manner — implements
OAR 820-020-0030: Obligation of Registrants and Applicants to Act in Professional Matters for Each Employer or Client as Faithful Agents or Trustees, and to Avoid Conflicts of Interest — implements
OAR 820-020-0035: Obligation of Applicants or Registrants to Avoid Improper Solicitation of Professional Employment — implements
OAR 820-020-0040: Oregon Specific Examination Subversion: Grounds for Invalidation of Examination Results — implements
OAR 820-020-0045: Obligation Not to Engage in Unprofessional Behavior — implements
OAR 820-020-0055: Unprofessional Conduct — implements
OAR 820-025-0001: Definitions — implements
OAR 820-025-0005: Official Seal — implements
OAR 820-025-0010: Official Seal – Digital Seal and Signature for Electronic Final Documents — implements
OAR 820-025-0015: Final Documents — implements
OAR 820-025-0020: Modifying Designs or Documents — implements
OAR 820-025-0025: Dual Stamping Documents — implements
OAR 820-030-0005: Definitions — implements
OAR 820-030-0060: Filing Time and Place — implements
OAR 820-030-0070: Surveyor’s Seal and Signature Required — implements
OAR 820-030-0080: Survey Monument Marking — implements
OAR 820-040-0005: Definitions — implements
OAR 820-040-0010: Electrical Engineering — implements
OAR 820-040-0020: Structural Engineering — implements
OAR 820-040-0030: Traffic Engineering — implements
OAR 820-040-0040: Geotechnical Engineering — implements
OAR 820-050-0001: Continuing Professional Development — Certified Water Right Examiner (CWRE) — implements
OAR 820-050-0010: Continuing Professional Development Requirements: Failure to Comply — implements
OAR 820-080-0005: Refunds and Charges — implements
OAR 820-080-0010: Fees — implements
OAR 820-080-1000: Budget — implements

This rule cites

ORS 672.002 — resolved
672.325 — resolved

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Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.html