Prerequisites

Core qualifications

An individual seeking this code certification must first obtain the Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC). In addition, one of the following must be met:

Oregon journey-level experience:
Four years of employment and experience as a licensed Oregon journey-level plumber; or Two years of employment and experience as a licensed Oregon journey-level plumber, plus successful completion of the division’s board-approved practicum. The practicum consists of a qualification examination.

Out-of-state journey-level experience:
A certificate of completion from an apprenticeship program meeting the equivalency requirements of OAR 918-695-0030, plus four years experience as a journey-level electrician working on commercial, industrial, or multifamily structures; or Be a licensed journey-level plumber, plus eight years experience as a licensed journey-level plumber working on
commercial, industrial, or multifamily structures, plus successful completion of the division’s board approved commercial plumbing inspector practicum The practicum consists of a qualification examination.

Out-of-state inspection experience:
Ten years work experience in the inspection of plumbing installations of which at least five years is of commercial, industrial, or multifamily structures as a certified inspector possessing a nationally recognized certification or its equivalent; or Eight years work experience in the inspection of plumbing installations of which at least four years is of commercial, industrial, or multifamily structures as a certified inspector possessing a nationally recognized certification or its equivalent, plus successful completion of the division’s
board-approved commercial plumbing inspector practicum. The practicum consists of a qualification examination.

Engineering experience:
A degree in mechanical engineering, plus two years experience in plumbing design, installation, or inspection; or Be a certified professional mechanical engineer.

Required Documentation

Completed application with applicable fee
Copy of high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Copy of apprenticeship completion (if required by license type)
Experience qualification documents (if required by license type)
Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)

Examination Information

Four-hour, 64 question open book. Upon approval, a list will be provided outlining approved exam material.

Continuing Education Requirements

Varies by Certification. Continuing education requirements are dependent on code changes.

Bonding Requirements

None

Insurance Requirements

None

Other Information

None