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918-690-0440 Plumbing Section The chief plumbing inspector is charged with the organization and enforcement of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code created under ORS 447.020 and defined as a Specialty Code under ORS 455.010, as a part of the State Building Code under ORS 455.010. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.020 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.020 History: Renumbered from 918-785-0100, BCD 11-2014, f. 9-30-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14 BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98, Renumbered from 918-760-0010 DC 1-1983, f. & cert. ef. 1-3-83, Renumbered from 814-021-0113 DC 39-1975, f. 1-6-75, cert. ef. 2-1-75
918-690-0450 Powers and Duties of the Chief Plumbing Inspector (1) The chief plumbing inspector is authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code and to assist in enforcement of the pertinent regulations of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. (2) The chief plumbing inspector and the building official are authorized and directed under provisions of ORS Chapters 447, 455 and 693 to enforce all provisions, rules and regulations governing plumbing systems and plumbing fixtures in effect on the date of adoption of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code when requested by federal, state or municipal agencies whose rules and regulations require conformity to this code as a condition of acceptance, licensing, operation or occupancy. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.020 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.020 History: Renumbered from 918-785-0110, BCD 11-2014, f. 9-30-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14 BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98, Renumbered from 918-760-0015 DC 1-1983, f. & cert. ef. 1-3-83, Renumbered from 814-021-0114 DC 8-1981, f. & cert. ef. 7-2-81 DC 32-1978, f. 12-19-78, cert. ef. 1-1-79 DC 39-1975, f. 1-6-75, cert. ef. 2-1-75
918-695-0000 Licensing Authority, Scope and References (1) The board's licensing authority is in ORS Chapters 447, 670 and 693. (2) These rules cover licensing requirements for plumbers. (3) Cross References. Statutory licensing requirements are in: (a) ORS 693.030 for when individual plumbing licensing is required; (b) ORS 447.030 for when plumbing contractor licensing is required; (c) ORS 693.050 to 693.075 for plumbing journeyman certificates of competence; and (d) ORS 693.103 for limited specialty plumbing licensing. (4) It shall be the obligation of every employer to comply with all applicable plumbing licensing laws. Registered plumbing businesses shall not allow an unlicensed employee to perform plumbing work. (5) It shall be unlawful for any licensed person to allow the use of their plumbing license by others to install plumbing work, or for the purposes of obtaining a permit or inspection. (6) Licenses required under this section shall be carried at all times when performing plumbing work and shall be displayed at the request of any administrative authority. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 693.100 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 693.100 History: BCD 22-2000, f. 9-19-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 21-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98 BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98
918-695-0020 License Exemptions (1) A license is not required for: (a) A person to do the person's own work on the person's own residential building on the person's own premises, if the person complies with OAR chapter 918, division 690 and the plumbing requirements of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code ; or (b) To test, repair, service, maintain, install or replace any new or existing potable water pump equipment not exceeding seven and one-half horsepower on residential property and piping between such pump and storage tanks for such pumps, provided the person complies with all other provisions of OAR chapter 918, division 690. (2) All plumbing installations, alterations or remodeling in a commercial or industrial building being constructed or being offered for sale, exchange, rent or lease shall be made by a licensed Oregon journeyman plumber or by a registered Oregon apprentice plumber. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.060 & 693.020 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.060 & 693.020 History: BCD 16-2019, amend filed 12/12/2019, effective 01/01/2020 BCD 4-2018, amend filed 03/13/2018, effective 04/01/2018 BCD 15-2017, temporary amend filed 12/21/2017, effective 01/01/2018 through 06/29/2018 BCD 22-2000, f. 9-19-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 21-1998, f. 9-30-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98 BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98, Renumbered from 918-690-0055 DC 2-1983, f. & cert. ef. 1-3-83, Renumbered from 814-020-0040
918-695-0030 Journeyman Plumber Qualifications Qualifications. The minimum qualifications to take the journeyman plumber's license examination are: (1) Satisfactory completion of a minimum four-year plumbing apprentice program in Oregon; or (2) By meeting the following academic training and on-the-job experience equivalency requirements: (a) at least 576 hours of academic training generally in the following as it applies to plumbing: (A) Materials, Tools, Equipment; (B) Mathematics, Science; (C) Soldering and Brazing; (D) Plumbing and Related Codes; (E) Drainage (DWV) Installations; (F) Water Systems, Installations; (G) Safety and First Aid; (H) Blueprint Reading; (I) Seismic Restraints. (b) 7700 hours of on-the-job experience as an apprentice plumber, lawful journeyman plumber, or combination of both; that experience must meet the following minimum requirements: (A) Sewerage: Sanitary and Storm Piping, Disposal: (i) Residential — 300; (ii) Commercial — 300. (B) Drainage, Waste and Vent Piping (DWV): (i) Residential — 1,300; (ii) Commercial — 1,300. (C) Soldering, Brazing, Welding: (i) Residential — 200; (ii) Commercial — 200. (D) Water: Supply, Services, Mains, Appurtenances: (i) Residential — 1,100; (ii) Commercial — 1,100. (E) Fixtures, Appliances, Trim and Supports: (i) Residential — 700; (ii) Commercial — 700. (F) Miscellaneous Plumbing, Piping, Repair and Maintenance: (i) Residential — 250; (ii) Commercial — 250. (G) Total Minimum Subject Hours: (i) Residential — 3,850; (ii) Commercial — 3,850. (c) A person with more than the minimum on-the-job hours in any one specific item category may substitute up to 20 percent of the excess hours to meet the related minimum residential or commercial experience requirements in the same category. (3) Journeyman plumber license applicants may alternatively submit verification of twice the amount of equivalent work experience in each category listed in section (2)(b) required for the license; this alternate requirement is also subject to the substitution option detailed in section (2)(c). Work experience must have been lawfully obtained while holding a license that includes the scope of work of an Oregon journeyman plumber license. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 693.060 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 693.060 History: BCD 4-2022, amend filed 06/30/2022, effective 07/01/2022 BCD 13-2004, f. 9-7-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04 BCD 22-2000, f. 9-19-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98
918-695-0035 Medical Gas Installer License (1) All persons engaged in the installation, alteration or repair of medical gas and vacuum systems shall be certified in accordance with the requirements of this section. Installation and repair of electrical devices and other components not related or directly attached to the medical gas service equipment or distribution systems are exempt from the requirements of this section. (2) Qualifications. The minimum qualifications to install medical gas systems are a current and valid: (a) Oregon journeyman plumber license or registration as an Oregon apprentice plumber; and (b) Certification for medical gas installer issued by a division-approved certifying organization meeting the provisions of ASSE 6010-1997 Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Installers; or (c) Persons possessing special certification by the board to install medical gas and vacuum systems while in the employ of a business holding a special medical gas registration to install, repair and maintain medical gas systems and possessing a valid medical gas installer certification as defined under subsection (2)(b) of this rule. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.010 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.010 History: BCD 3-2002, f. 3-5-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02 BCD 27-2000, f. 10-13-00 cert. ef. 10-01-01
918-695-0038 Special Business Registration and Installer Certification for Medical Gas Systems (1) The State Plumbing Board shall issue a special registration to businesses that provide the following: (a) Completed and signed division application for special business registration and evidence that demonstrates that the medical gas system installation, maintenance or repair activity of the business in Oregon was substantial during the two-year period commencing October 23, 1997, and ending October 23, 1999. "Substantial" activity under this subsection means documentary evidence in the form of two separate signed statements from an Oregon Certified Public Accountant and an Oregon business owner attesting that the company has done at least 40 medical gas piping projects or at least $75,000 of gross business installing medical gas systems during the two-year period commencing October 23, 1997, and ending October 23, 1999; (b) The issuance fee of $50; and (c) Names of all employees who are engaged in medical gas system installation, maintenance or repair of medical gas systems by the business. (2) The division shall issue a special medical gas installer certification to qualified persons who provide the following: (a) Completed and signed division application for special medical gas installer certification; (b) The issuance fee of $50; and (c) List of companies with which employed. (3) All registrations and certifications issued under these rules shall be renewed annually and no registration or certificate shall be issued or active after July 1, 2006. Statutory/Other Authority: 2001 OL & Ch. 629 Statutes/Other Implemented: 2001 OL & Ch. 629 History: BCD 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-05 BCD 3-2002, f. 3-5-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02
918-695-0040 Journeyman Examination Examination requirements. An applicant for certification as a journeyman plumber shall pass an approved examination. The written examination shall cover, but not be limited to: (1) Understanding of engineering and architectural drawings and plans sufficient to prepare a bill of materials and lay out a plumbing system; (2) Ability to compute areas of regular plane figures, volumes of regular solids, slopes, offsets, clearances, and weights of piping; (3) Selection and use of tools, materials and techniques commonly used in the plumbing trade; (4) The Plumbing Specialty Code, administrative rules relating to plumbing and plumbers and general scientific principles covering hydraulics; (5) A general knowledge of construction job safety and occupational safety standards; and (6) A basic understanding of disabled access provisions of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code related to plumbing. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.117, 693.030 & 693.120 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.117 & 693.120 History: BCD 13-2006, f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06 BCD 10-2006(Temp), f. 6-30-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06 thru 12-28-06 BCD 22-2000, f. 9-19-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98
918-695-0100 Procedures for Submitting Training Proposals for Limited Specialty Plumbers (1) The employer shall submit to the board a detailed description of the training program and the means of its administration for the branch of the plumbing trade which the employer will conduct under OAR 918-695-0100. (2) Program description shall include: (a) The term of on-the-job training, including the minimum time required to learn, and the maximum time required by the employer to provide training, including any procedures for evaluating and crediting prior plumbing experience of the trainee; (b) A breakdown of the job experience into work processes, and the number of hours of on-the-job training to be devoted to each work process; (c) Provisions for related instructional training, including: (A) The total hours of related training in addition to the on-the-job training; (B) A breakdown of the related training into segments of instruction and hours to be devoted to each segment; (C) Where and during what hours the related training shall take place; and (D) The name of the related training instructor, if any, along with the instructor’s qualifications in subject matter by experience and training; or (E) The name of the correspondence course, together with any supplemental material to be used for related training; and (d) The type and degree of on-the-job supervision of the trainee, including provision for assigning trainees to work under the supervision of a licensed journeyman or limited specialty plumber to the full extent necessary to insure proper training. (3) Procedures to provide for periodic evaluation and reporting of the trainee’s program effectiveness, and the maintenance of records of these evaluations shall be made available to the division and the board upon request. (4) Methods of evaluating the trainee shall be established and the evaluations reported at least annually to the division and the board. Evaluations include rating of the trainee’s on-the-job progress by the trainee’s supervisor and testing of the trainee’s related training progress by the trainee’s instructor or through a correspondence school. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 693.103 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 693.103 History: BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98, Renumbered from 918-690-0052 BCA 18-1991, f. & cert. ef. 6-12-91
918-695-0110 Licensing Reciprocal Agreements Acting under the authority of ORS 670.380, the administrator with the consent of the board: (1) Establishes a list of states that have standards, qualifications and examinations for licensing or registration of journeyman plumbers substantially similar to that of Oregon; and (2) Enters into reciprocal agreements to issue certifications of registration as journeyman plumbers without examination. (3) A person licensed under a reciprocal agreement shall: (a) Pay required and timely registration and renewal fees; and (b) Comply with continuing education requirements following the reciprocal licensing. Payment of fees and Oregon continuing education requirements are required for reciprocal licensing. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.380 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 670.380 History: BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98
918-695-0125 Limited Specialty Plumber Certificate of Competency for Solar Heating and Cooling System Installers (1) Authorization and Scope. This rule creates a limited specialty plumbing certificate of competency to install and replace solar heating and cooling systems. (2) Persons eligible for licensing. The experience and training requirements for licensure are: (a) A minimum of 2,000 hours on-the-job verifiable experience installing solar heating or cooling systems prior to July 1, 2002 if the application is received between July 1, 2002 and July 1, 2004; or (b) Satisfactory completion of a division-approved training program for Limited Specialty Plumber Solar Heating and Cooling Installers that includes the following: (A) A minimum of 288 hours of classroom training; and (B) A minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training; or (c) Equivalent lawfully obtained experience and training covering: (A) General items — 500 hours of experience and training in: (i) Materials, tools and equipment; (ii) Mathematics and science; (iii) Soldering and brazing; (iv) Safety and Basic first aid; (v) Blueprints and solar codes; (vi) Water piping systems; (vii) Basic electricity; (viii) Administrative rules. (B) Specific training or work experience in: (i) Plumbing of solar thermal systems — 500 hours; (ii) Installation of balance of system equipment — 500 hours; (iii) Roof mounting and equipment installation — 500 hours; (iv) Total Minimum — 2,000 hours. (3) Procedure for Licensing. An applicant for licensing shall: (a) Complete and sign the division application; (b) Provide verification of the required training or equivalent experience; and (c) Pay applicable fees; (4) Examination. All applicants must take and pass a division-approved written examination testing the requirements for installation of solar heating and cooling systems, and the related administrative and enforcement provisions. (5) Scope of Plumbing Authorized. The holder of a limited specialty plumber certificate of competency solar heating and cooling systems may: (a) Install and replace solar heating and cooling systems, including collectors, heat transfer systems, heat storage and associated piping related to: (A) Replacement or solar conversion of an existing water heating or cooling system; (B) Installation of collectors, heat transfer systems, storage tanks, pumps, valves and associated piping; and (C) Installation of piping and related appurtenances applicable to the temperature pressure relief valve. (b) May not connect a solar heating or cooling system to a potable water source. The connection of a solar heating or cooling system to a potable water source shall be made only by a licensed journeyman plumber. (6) Nothing in these rules shall prohibit a licensed journeyman plumber from installing, replacing or repairing solar heating and cooling systems. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 693.111 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 693.111 History: BCD 13-2006, f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06 BCD 13-2002, f. 6-28-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02
918-695-0130 Limited Specialty Plumber Classification for Water Treatment Installers (1) Subject to permit requirements, a person holding this license is authorized to make connections to potable water systems and indirect waste connections to existing drain waste and vent systems. (2) This license does not authorize installation, alteration or remodel of drain, waste and vent piping systems. (3) Persons Eligible for Licensing. The requirements for licensing are: (a) Satisfactory completion of a minimum 18-month Oregon State Apprenticeship Program for Limited Specialty Plumber Water Treatment Installer; or (b) Equivalent lawful experience or training covering: (A) General items. 210 hours of experience and training in: (i) Materials, tools and equipment; (ii) Mathematics and science; (iii) Safety regulations — OSHA and state; (iv) Soldering and brazing; (v) Basic first aid; (vi) Blueprints and drawing training; (vii) Plumbing and related codes; (viii) Indirect waste piping; (ix) Water systems. (B) Specific training in: Subject — Hours: (i) Indirect Waste Piping — 250; (ii) Water Supply, Services and Appurtenances — 1,000; (iii) Pipe sizing; (iv) Fixture unit calculations; (v) Pumps and pressure systems; (vi) Design — Present and planned plumbing system; (vii) Water Treatment Equipment Installation and Service — 1,750; (viii) Backflow prevention; (ix) Cross connection prevention; (x) Total Minimum Hours — 3,000. (4) Examination. Only a written examination shall be required for this license. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 693.103 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 693.103 History: BCD 22-2000, f. 9-19-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98
918-695-0395 Plumbing Certifications (1) Notwithstanding OAR 918-098, beginning January 1, 2019, the certifications available for plumbing inspectors are: (a) Residential Plumbing Inspector, as outlined in OAR 918-695-0400(2); (b) Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector as outlined in OAR 918-695-0400(3); and (c) Limited Plumbing Inspector-Building Sewers, as outlined in OAR 918-695-0400(5). (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) A person must possess an Oregon Inspector Certification issued under OAR 918-098-1025 in order to receive a certification under subsection (1). (4) The process for renewal of plumbing certifications is as provided in OAR 918-098-1028. (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) 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
918-695-0410 Certification for Medical Gas Plumbing Inspectors (1) To promote effective and uniform enforcement of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code by improving the competence of plumbing inspectors, this rule establishes minimum training and certification qualifications to make inspections for compliance with the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code. Persons employed for purposes of enforcing the requirements of other administrative agencies are exempt from this section. (2) No person may be appointed or employed as a medical gas plumbing inspector by any municipality without being currently certified under the provisions of this rule. (3) Persons must be certified as an Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector for inspections for compliance with the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code. (4) No person may perform medical gas plumbing inspections or plan reviews without a valid division-approved medical gas plumbing inspector certification. (5) In order to obtain a Medical Gas Plumbing Inspector certification a person must apply for an Oregon Code Certification under OAR 918-098-1025(3)(a) and (b); and (a) Submit to the division a copy of a valid ASSE 6020 medical gas certification; or (b) Complete a training course for medical gas plumbing inspectors administered by the division. (6) Persons certified under this rule must maintain their Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector certification including any required training. (7) Notwithstanding subsection (5) of this rule the division may issue a Medical Gas Plumbing Inspector certification to a person with a valid Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector certification who submits to the division proof of a valid ASSE 6020 medical gas certification issued prior to April 1, 2016. This subsection expires November 1, 2016. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.010 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.010 History: BCD 6-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-16 Reverted to BCD 27-2000, f. 10-13-00 cert. ef. 10-01-01 BCD 16-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-7-05 thru 12-31-05 BCD 27-2000, f. 10-13-00 cert. ef. 10-01-01
918-750-0100 Scope of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (1) The Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code is applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all municipalities. (2) Unless a local amendment request is approved by the division under ORS 455.040, a municipality may not enact or enforce any ordinance, rule or regulation in conflict with the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code. (3) The Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code applies to all plumbing installations as addressed in ORS 447.020 and ORS chapter 455 including one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less within the scope of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. [Publications: Publications referenced are available for review at the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 447.020 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 447.020 History: BCD 11-2014, f. 9-30-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14 BCD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-11 BCD 6-1998, f. 3-2-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98