Or. Admin. Code § 918-090-0210 - Licensing Application Requirements
(1) Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector
Applicants must submit an application on division-supplied forms that shall
include a listing of current specialty code certifications along with a $100
application fee. The applicant shall pass a division-approved examination on
the substance and intent of the laws and rules related to the licensure of plan
reviewers and inspectors. If an applicant fails to take the examination within
60 days of being approved to do so, the applicant must reapply. Applicants who
fail the division approved examination shall be required to pay a $25 fee and
wait 30 days before retaking the required examination, but shall not make more
than three attempts in a 12-month period.
(2) Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or
Inspector Applicants must submit an application on a division-supplied form,
that shall include a listing of current specialty code certifications, along
with a $50 application fee. The applicant shall identify the building
inspection programs for which they will be working. No examination is required
for the limited plan reviewer and inspector license.
(3) Applicants shall first apply for and
obtain the required specialty code certifications under OAR chapter 918,
division 098, 281, 695, or 780, prior to becoming a Licensed Plan Reviewer or
Inspector or a Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector under these
rules.
(4) Beginning July 1, 2005,
individuals applying to be a Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector, or a Limited
Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector must demonstrate a minimum level of
experience to the division. An individual's scope of work will be restricted
based on certification and experience. The division will designate the scope of
work allowed based on an applicants experience. License applicants must obtain
the appropriate certificate recognized under OAR
918-098-1010 through
918-098-1220. In addition to obtaining the appropriate certification under
Chapter 918, division 098, license applicants must demonstrate to the division
the following:
(a) To perform plan reviews and
inspections on residential structures either
(A) Two years of construction or inspection
related experience or its equivalent; or
(B) An approved one year inspection-related
program and one year of construction or inspection-related experience;
or
(C) A degree from a division
approved two year inspection related program or its equivalent.
(b) To perform plan reviews and
inspections on all structures either
(A) An
Oregon registration as an architect, an Oregon certified professional engineer,
or a Bachelor or Master degree in architecture, civil or structural
engineering; or
(B) 4 years
diversified experience designing commercial structures; or
(C) 4 years diversified experience as a plans
examiner in another jurisdiction reviewing commercial structures for compliance
with a recognized code for building construction.
(5) Licensed Plan Reviewer or
Inspector, and Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector must renew every two
years on division-approved forms, submit the form with payment to the division
before the license expiration date, meet continuing education requirements
outlined in sub-section (c), and update or change any information that is no
longer current.
(a) Licensed Plan Reviewer or
Inspector must pay a $50 renewal fee.
(b) Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or
Inspector must pay a $25 renewal fee.
(c) Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector, and
Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector must also meet continuing education
requirements as determined by the division related to legislative changes in
the substance and purpose of ORS
455.455 through
455.467, and the rules adopted
thereunder.
(d) An individual who
submits a license renewal after the expiration date must reapply for a new
license and meet all requirements of a new applicant.
(6) A Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector,
and Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector license is valid only for the
specialty code certifications held by the licensee. A licensed individual must
work within the scope of the license or may be subject to sanctions under OAR
918-098-1500. The license shall
be suspended or revoked if the licensee no longer holds at least one current
certification as a plans examiner or inspector.
(7) Individuals denied licensure may appeal
this decision to the director and request contested case procedures under ORS
Chapter 183.
Notes
Stat. Auth: ORS 455.457
Stats. Implemented: ORS 455.457
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