Or. Admin. Code § 918-281-0007 - Residential Electrical Inspector

(1) Notwithstanding 918-098-1215, to qualify to take a board approved exam to become a residential electrical inspector, a person must meet one of the following training or experience requirements:

(a) Be an Oregon general journeyman electrician;

(b) Have two years experience as an Oregon limited residential journeyman electrician;

(c) A certificate of completion from an apprenticeship program meeting the equivalency requirements of OAR 918-282-0170, plus two years experience as a licensed journeyman electrician;

(d) Be a licensed journeyman electrician and have four years experience as a licensed journeyman electrician;

(e) Have six years experience as a certified residential or commercial electrical inspector possessing a nationally recognized certification or its equivalent; or

(f) Successfully complete the division's board approved residential electrical inspector practicum.

(2) Residential electrical inspectors may conduct inspections for electrical work regulated by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code; and

(a) Electrical work on manufactured dwellings, manufactured structure accessory buildings and structures under the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code;

(b) The provisions of OAR chapter 918, division 500;

(c) The Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards located in 24 CFR 3280 and 3282 ; and

(d) Any portion of a solar PV installation up to 25 Kw.

(3) Application for Certification: A person seeking certification under this rule must apply for an Oregon Code Certification as provided in OAR 918-098-1025.

(4) To receive a certification under this rule, the person must successfully pass the board approved examination with a minimum grade of 75 percent.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 918-281-0007

BCD 31-2018, adopt filed 12/27/2018, effective 1/1/2019

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.720 & 479.810

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.720 & 479.810