Or. Admin. Code § 918-695-0125

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 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.

Or. Admin. Code § 918-695-0125

BCD 13-2002, f. 6-28-02, cert. ef. 7-1-02; BCD 13-2006, f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06

Stat. Auth.: ORS 693.111

Stats. Implemented: ORS 693.111