| Updated: |
10/15/2007 |
| Description: |
CAP, Limited Plumbing Inspectors, conduct on-site construction inspections of work regulated by the plumbing provisions of the Oregon One- and Two-family Dwelling Specialty Code.
To work as a Residential Plumbing Inspector in Oregon you must possess:1) a Residential Plumbing Inspector Certification obtained prior to 10/1/05, or
2) an Oregon Inspector Certification and certification as an Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector issued after 10/1/05.
To obtain information about the changes that have occurred in certification click on Certification Rules.
Similar Keywords: inspectors |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 447
OAR 918-098-0220
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| Duration: |
Ongoing |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
$22.00 application fee |
| Responsible Agency: |
BCD - Certifications |
| Examination Information: |
Written exam: 4 hour 64 question open book. All questions are multiple choice or True/False. Minimum score to pass the exam - 75 percent.
Examination procedure |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
6 hours of code related per year, and an approved code-change course within nine months of the effective date of the code. |
| Bonding Requirements: |
N/A |
| Insurance Requirements: |
N/A |
| Prerequisites: |
To qualify to perform work as a residential plumbing inspector, individuals must demonstrate compliance with at least one of the following minimum experience, education or training requirements:1. A current division certification as an Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code inspector; or
2. Two years of experience designing or installing plumbing systems as a journeyman plumber or its equivalent; or
3. Two years of experience as a plumbing inspector in another jurisdiction inspecting plumbing systems in commercial or residential structures for compliance with a recognized code for plumbing installations; or
4. 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours education and training in mechanical engineering which includes designing and installing plumbing systems through a college or community college; or
5. Current division certification as a one and two family dwelling or residential inspector under one or more provisions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code and:(A) 1 year of experience administering and enforcing another provision of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code; and
(B) Confirmation by the building official of the jurisdiction that employs the applicant that the applicant has completed a one and two family dwelling or residential plumbing inspector cross-training program that meets the minimum requirements established by the division. 6. Any combination of experience designing, installing or inspecting plumbing systems totaling 3 years.
Persons certified by a nationally recognized certification body to inspect plumbing systems in commercial or residential structures according to a recognized code in plumbing installations shall be granted 1 year of credit toward the experience requirements listed in 918-098-1210 subsections (4)(b) and (c). |
| Application Form: |
Application for Certification |
| Service Links: |
 Download Application Form
 Download Experience Verification Form
 Search License Holders
 Apply Online
Name change information
Change Address
Duplicate license request
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Complete application and notarized Certification Experience Verification
For applicants categorized in #5 of the Prerequisits, a confirmation letter by building official of the training program is required. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
BCD - Certifications |
| E-mail Address: |
BCD.License@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-373-1268
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| Mail Address: |
DCBS - Building Codes Division
PO BOX 14470
Salem, OR 97309
- 0404
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| Website Information: |
http://www.bcd.oregon.gov/certification.html |
