Or. Admin. R. 918-098-1305 - Manufactured Structure Installation Inspector Certification

(1) Scope of Activities and Authority.

(a) A manufactured structure installation inspector conducts onsite field inspections of manufactured dwelling installations including site preparation, setbacks, drainage, stand, foundation support, earthquake bracing systems, tie-downs, under-floor enclosures, access, egress, plumbing utility connections (within 30 lineal feet of the manufactured dwelling), mechanical connections and electrical feeder assembly connections (as defined by Article 550 of the National Electrical Code), electrical fixture connections, and plumbing, mechanical, and electrical crossover connections for manufactured structures under ORS 446.230 and 446.240;

(b) This certification does not include inspections or plan reviews of manufactured dwelling alterations or manufactured structure accessory structures and accessory buildings. See OAR 918-098-1325 and 918-098-1330 for certification requirements.

(c) This certification can be used only in a jurisdiction that:

(A) Meets all of the requirements of this rule and OAR 918-500-0055;

(B) Complies with ORS 446.250 and 446.253(2) relating to the delegation of full responsibility for permit issuance and inspections;

(C) Issues permits according to ORS 446.253; and

(D) Enforces the current edition of the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code, the provisions of OAR chapter 918, division 500, and all referenced standards contained therein.

(2) A Manufactured Structure Installation Inspector must also possess an Oregon Inspector Certification issued under OAR 918-098-1025 prior to performing inspections.

(3) Revocation. The division is authorized to revoke this certification under ORS 446.255. Persons certified under this rule who fail to meet the minimum continuing education requirements are subject to revocation. If the minimum continuing education is met within 60 days from the date it was originally due, the division may discontinue any pending revocation action based on a failure to meet minimum continuing education requirements.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 918-098-1305

BCA 25-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-17-90; BCD 13-1997, f. 9-18-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97; Renumbered from 918-099-0135; BCD 16-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-7-05 thru 12-31-05, Renumbered from 918-098-0310; BCD 24-2005, f. 9-30-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05, Renumbered from 918-098-0310; BCD 19-2006, f. 12-29-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; BCD 1-2010, f. 3-1-10, cert. ef. 4-1-10; BCD 6-2010, f. 5-14-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; BCD 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-11-11; BCD 24-2011, f. 7-26-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11; BCD 6-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4/1/2016; BCD 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-19-17 thru 7-17-17; BCD 6-2017, f. 6-27-17, cert. ef. 7/1/2017

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.250, 446.255 & 455.720

Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.250, 446.255 & 455.720