Oregon law requires individuals who perform home inspections
of two or more components to be certified by the Oregon Construction Contractors
Board (CCB) starting July 1, 1998. (Example: an inspection of a roof, the
electrical system and the plumbing system would be three components.)
Individuals who bid or offer to do this kind of inspection must also
be certified. An individual must pass a comprehensive test to become
certified and must complete continuing education courses to renew
his/her certification. Each certified home inspector must be an owner or
an employee of a business registered with the CCB.
Registration and certification do not guarantee quality of work or
mean the inspector will not make a mistake. Registration offers some financial
protection for you, the customer.
Oregon Certification Law (ORS701)
And Standards of Practice for Home Inspectors:
PART 1: WHO NEEDS TO BE CERTIFIED AND REGISTERED
AND HOW THE CCB CAN HELP
PART 2: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
PART 3: STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Structural Components
Exterior
Roofing
Plumbing
Electrical
Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Interiors
Insulation and Ventilation
Built-in Kitchen Appliances
Site
PART 4: STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
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Construction
Contractors Board For The Use and Distribution Of This Material. Please
view their website At: http://www.ccb.state.or.us/
Mark Pierce
Oregon Certified Home Inspector
503-757-7784
OCHI #345-PCO
#153495 WSDA WDO #61752
