| Updated: |
10/15/2007 |
| Description: |
A manufactured home construction inspector conducts field and manufactured plant inspections, reviews plans, and provides technical services for manufactured dwelling manufacturers, dealers, and owners. A Manufactured home includes residential trailer, mobile home, manufactured dwelling and manufactured structure.
To work as a Manufactured Structures Construction Inspector in Oregon you must possess:1) a Manufactured Structures Construction Inspector Certification obtained prior to 10/1/05, or
2) an Oregon Inspector Certification and certification as an Oregon Manufactured Structures Construction Inspector issued after 10/1/05.
To obtain information about the changes that have occurred in certification click on Certification Rules.
Similar Keywords: modular, inspectors, housing, structures |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 455
OAR 918-098
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| Duration: |
Ongoing |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
$22.00 |
| Responsible Agency: |
BCD - Certifications |
| Examination Information: |
- Applicants approved to take an examination will be sent a "Letter of Authorization." This letter will explain the procedure for taking the examination and the address and telephone number of the test site selected.
- Examination date and time is scheduled by the applicant with the test site office personnel. Upon arrival at the test site, the applicant must provide photo identification and a Letter of Authorization.
- If the examination is not taken within 60 days of the date of the authorization letter, a written request and an additional $22.00 fee will be required.
- Applicants are requested to bring their own pencils and calculator; scratch paper will be provided. Programmable calculators and laptop computers are not permitted.
- Please allow two weeks for Building Codes Division to grade exams. Do not contact the test location for grade results. The Building Codes Division will mail notification of grade results to the applicant. Licenses will be issued after the applicant has passed the examination and paid the appropriate fees.
Recommended References:- Manufactured Home Construction and Safety, 24 CFR 3280.
- National Electrical Code, NFPA-70, 1993 & 1996 Editions.
- Manufactured Housing Procedural Regulations, 24 CFR 3282.
- Oregon Administrative Rules 918-500 & 520.
- Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) Chapter 446.003 & 446.115 to 253 (1999 Edition).
- Oregon Manufactured Dwelling and Park Specialty Code (2002 Edition).
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| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
- Every inspector and plans examiner certified under these rules shall be required to obtain at least six hours of continuing education credit each year in classes related to their duties as an inspector or plans examiner.
- Inspectors and plans examiners certified under two or more specialty codes shall be required to obtain at least 12 hours of continuing education credit each year.
- In code change years, inspectors and plans examiners shall no later than 12 months after adoption, be required to attend at least one division-approved class covering recent code changes for each certification in which a code change has been adopted.
- OAR 918-098-0460 and -0480
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| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
Either of the following meets minimum experience requirements:(1) 3,200 hours of experience as a supervisor in the on-site or factory building construction industry.
(2) 3,200 hours of experience in design work related to the on-site or factory building construction industry.
(3) 3,200 hours of experience as a building construction inspector.
(4) 3,200 hours experience as a quality control inspector in a manufactured structures plant.
Either of the following may substitute for two years of experience: (a) Two years of college education in a construction-related field of study and successful completion of an agency-approved training program.
(b) Any combination of experience, education, and training allowed in the above-listed requirements totaling 3,200 hours. |
| Application Form: |
Application for Certification |
| Service Links: |
 Downloadable 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: |
Attach documents to support experience qualifications. Letters of verification must be signed before a notary public. Self-verification is not acceptable. |
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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 |
