1. (1) Notwithstanding OAR 918-098, beginning January 1, 2019, the certifications available for plumbing inspectors are:

   1. (a) Residential Plumbing Inspector, as outlined in OAR 918-695-0400(2);
   2. (b) Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector as outlined in OAR 918-695-0400(3); and
   3. (c) Limited Plumbing Inspector-Building Sewers, as outlined in OAR 918-695-0400(5).
2. (2) Any plumbing certification issued prior to January 1, 2019, shall remain valid and recognized as long as the certification holder maintains the certification.
3. (3) A person must possess an Oregon Inspector Certification issued under OAR 918-098-1025 in order to receive a certification under subsection (1).
4. (4) The process for renewal of plumbing certifications is as provided in OAR 918-098-1028.
5. (5) A person who is enrolled in a division approved training program as of January 1, 2019, is eligible for a certification listed in Section (1) of this rule following the successful completion of the training program.
6. (6) Notwithstanding the requirements in OAR 918-695-0400, to facilitate the transition from the division to the board, the practicums and examinations for the certifications listed in this rule and OAR 918-695-0400 do not require board approval until July 1, 2019.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 455.720

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 455.720

History

BCD 32-2018, adopt filed 12/27/2018, effective 01/01/2019