OAR 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.