1. (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.
2. (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. (3) Applicants shall first apply for and obtain the required specialty code certifications under OAR 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. (4) 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 certification recognized under OAR 918-098-1010 through 918-098-1220. In addition to obtaining the appropriate certification under Chapter 918, division 098, to perform plan reviews and inspections on structures, license applicants must demonstrate to the division at least one of the following:

   1. (a) Two years of construction or inspection related experience or its equivalent;
   2. (b) An approved one year inspection-related program and one year of construction or inspection-related experience;
   3. (c) A degree from a division approved two year inspection related program or its equivalent; or
   4. (d) An Oregon registration as an architect, an Oregon certified professional engineer, or a Bachelor or Master degree in architecture, civil or structural engineering.

5. (5) Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector, and Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector must renew every three years beginning on June 1, 2026, 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.

   1. (a) Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector must pay a $50 renewal fee.
   2. (b) Limited Licensed Plan Reviewer or Inspector must pay a $25 renewal fee.
   3. (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.
   4. (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. (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. (7) Individuals denied licensure may appeal this decision to the director and request contested case procedures under ORS Chapter 183.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 455.457

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 455.457

History

BCD 5-2025, amend filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025
BCD 10-2018, temporary suspends temporary BCD 8-2018, filed 05/18/2018, effective 05/18/2018 through 10/19/2018
BCD 8-2018, temporary amend filed 04/23/2018, effective 04/23/2018 through 10/19/2018
BCD 26-2005, f. 12-15-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06
BCD 16-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-7-05 thru 12-31-05
BCD 29-2002, f. & cert. ef.10-1-02
BCD 10-2002(Temp), f. 5-14-02, cert. ef. 5-15-02 thru 11-10-02
BCD 16-2000, f. 8-4-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00