Glossary of Terms for Building Official, Inspector, and Plans Examiner Certification Requirements
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| 1,600 hours - equals approximately one year of work, using 40 hours per week, making exceptions for vacations, sick leave, etc. |
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| A-level structures - structures regulated by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code that require a state fire and life safety plan review or are required
to be designed by an Oregon-licensed architect or engineer, pursuant to ORS Chapter 671. |
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| Another jurisdiction - a federal, tribal, state or local agency with authority to administer one or more construction codes or standards and approve inspector
certification. Doesn't include local municipalities within the State of Oregon. |
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| B-level structures - structures regulated by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code that do not require a state fire and life safety plan review and are
not required to be designed by an Oregon-licensed architect or engineer, pursuant to ORS Chapter 671. |
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| Design experience - professional engineering or technical design of systems or components that require computations, research, or special knowledge. |
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| Diversified work - varied experience in structural steel, complex wood framing, and concrete or masonry construction. |
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Education program - minimum two-year diversified or one-year focused building inspection technology program administered by an educational institution.
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| HVAC - heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. |
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| In-training program - BCD-approved on-the-job training and practical evaluation program designed to train a person to qualify to sit for examination in
a particular code. |
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| Legal experience - experience gained under required licenses, certifications, and registrations. Does not include work performed without proper
credentials. |
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| Plan review - the review of construction plans to determine and document compliance with construction regulations and standards, not including estimation
or contractor use. |
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| Training program - a one- and two-family dwelling plans examiner or inspector on-the-job cross-training program and practical evaluation that meets the
minimum training and education requirements established by the division. |
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