1. (1) A building official or a person seeking a certification under ORS 455.732 must submit a request to the division. A request may include, but is not limited to:

   1. (a) Any relevant experience or training;
   2. (b) Any relevant licenses or certifications, including those issued by a national organization or another state; and
   3. (c) The scope of work the person is seeking to perform.
2. (2) The division may, after evaluation, issue a certification outlining the scope of work the person may perform and any limitations applicable to the certification. Limitations may include types of structures, geographical area, etc.
3. (3) The scope of a certification issued under this rule may be expanded upon further training and evaluation by the division.
4. (4) Evaluations performed for the purposes of issuing a certification under this rule may be performed by a team of professionals knowledgeable in the programs covered by the certification.
5. (5) A person issued a certification to perform inspections or plan reviews under this rule must obtain an Oregon Inspector Certification prior to performing any work authorized under this certification.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 455.720, 455.723, 455.732 & 455.735

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 455.720, 455.723, 455.732 & 455.735

History

BCD 5-2014, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-14