As used in this chapter, unless the context
requires otherwise:
(1) “Apprentice plumber” means any person who is an apprentice
under ORS 660.002 to 660.210 and who is employed by a licensed plumbing
contractor for the purpose of assisting the journeyman plumber and
learning the plumbing trade.
(2) “Board” means the State Plumbing Board.
(3) “Journeyman plumber” means any person holding a valid
journeyman plumber license issued under this chapter.
(4) “Licensed plumbing contractor” means a person who has made
application and paid a license fee to engage in the business of
furnishing labor and material, or labor only, to install, alter and
repair plumbing.
(5) “Plumbing” has the meaning given that term in ORS 447.010.
[Amended by 1971 c.753 §33; 1981 c.438 §10; 1993 c.744 §151; 2005 c.758
§41]Note: The amendments to 693.010 by section 41, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.010. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires
otherwise:
(1) “Apprentice plumber” means any person who is an apprentice
under ORS 660.002 to 660.210 and who is employed by a holder of a
registration to conduct a plumbing business for the purpose of assisting
the journeyman plumber and learning the plumbing trade.
(2) “Board” means the State Plumbing Board.
(3) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Consumer and
Business Services.
(4) “Journeyman plumber” means any person holding a valid
journeyman plumber’s certificate of competency issued under this chapter.
(5) “Plumbing” has the meaning given that term in ORS 447.010.
(6) The holder of a certificate of “registration to conduct a
plumbing business” is one who has made application and paid a
registration fee to engage in the business of furnishing labor and
material, or labor only, to install, alter and repair plumbing. This
registration does not entitle the holder to work as a journeyman plumber. (1)
Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, this chapter does
not apply to:
(a) A person working on a building or premises owned by the person,
regardless of whether the person holds a license under this chapter, if
the person complies with all the rules adopted under this chapter and ORS
447.010 to 447.156 and ORS chapter 455.
(b) A person testing, repairing, servicing, maintaining, installing
or replacing new or existing potable water pump equipment not exceeding
seven and one-half horsepower on residential property and piping between
the pumps and storage tanks for the pumps, regardless of whether the
person holds any license under this chapter.
(c) A person installing exterior storm drains that are not
connected to a sanitary sewer or combination sanitary storm sewer.
(d) An employee or contractor of a utility, energy service provider
or water supplier who is installing an approved low-flow showerhead or
faucet aerator in existing plumbing fixtures. The devices installed under
this paragraph are exempt from the certification, permit and inspection
requirements of this chapter and ORS 447.010 to 447.156.
(e) A person who owns, leases or operates residential property and
who repairs, or uses regular employees to repair, existing plumbing on
property owned, leased or operated by the person, regardless of whether
the person or employee holds a license under this chapter. As used in
this paragraph:
(A) “Repair” means the act of replacing or putting together
plumbing parts that restore the existing plumbing system to a safe and
sanitary operating condition.
(B) “Regular employee” means a person who is subject to the
provisions of ORS 316.162 to 316.221 and who has completed a withholding
exemptions certificate required by the provisions of ORS 316.162 to
316.221.
(f) A person installing plumbing in a prefabricated structure, as
defined in ORS 455.010, that is designed for residential use and intended
for delivery in another state.
(2) Subsection (1)(a) to (d) of this section does not allow a
person other than a journeyman plumber or apprentice plumber to install,
remodel or alter plumbing in a commercial or industrial building being
constructed or offered for sale, exchange, rent or lease. As used in this
subsection, “install, remodel or alter” means activities that involve
installations or changes to the plumbing inside a wall, floor, crawl
space or ceiling, or a change in the configuration of a plumbing system.
(3) This section applies to any person, including but not limited
to individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, joint
stock companies, public and municipal corporations, political
subdivisions, this state and any agencies thereof and the federal
government and any agencies thereof.
(4) Except as provided in subsection (1)(d) of this section,
nothing in this section exempts a person from the plumbing inspection
requirements of ORS 447.010 to 447.156. [Amended by 1981 c.438 §11; 1985
c.590 §5; 1987 c.604 §16; 1993 c.293 §3; 2003 c.14 §437; 2005 c.310 §5;
2005 c.758 §42a]Note: The amendments to 693.020 by section 42a, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, including amendments
by section 5, chapter 310, Oregon Laws 2005, is set forth for the user’s
convenience.
693.020. (1) Subject to the following described conditions, this
chapter does not apply to:
(a) A person that is doing work, other than repair work on
residential property, that is on the person’s own building on the
person’s own premises, whether or not the person holds a certificate of
competency under this chapter, if the person complies with all the rules
adopted under this chapter and ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992 and ORS
chapter 455.
(b) A person testing, repairing, servicing, maintaining, installing
or replacing new or existing potable water pump equipment not exceeding
seven and one-half horsepower on residential property and piping between
such pumps and storage tanks for such pumps, whether or not the person
holds any certificate of competency under this chapter.
(c) A person installing exterior storm drains. This exception does
not apply to exterior storm drains that are connected to a sanitary sewer
or combination sanitary storm sewer.
(d) An employee or contractor of a utility, energy service provider
or water supplier who is installing an approved low-flow showerhead or
faucet aerator in existing plumbing fixtures. The devices installed under
this paragraph are exempt from the certification, permit and inspection
requirements of this chapter and ORS chapter 447.
(e) A person who owns, leases or operates residential property and
who repairs or uses regular employees to repair existing plumbing on
property owned, leased or operated by the person, whether or not the
person or employee holds a certificate of competency under this chapter.
As used in this paragraph:
(A) “Repair” means the act of replacing or putting together
plumbing parts that restore the existing plumbing system to a safe and
sanitary operating condition.
(B) “Regular employee” means a person who is subject to the
provisions of ORS 316.162 to 316.221 and who has completed a withholding
exemptions certificate required by the provisions of ORS 316.162 to
316.221.
(f) A person installing plumbing in a prefabricated structure, as
defined in ORS 455.010, that is designed for residential use and intended
for delivery in another state.
(2) This section applies to any person, including but not limited
to individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, joint
stock companies, public and municipal corporations, political
subdivisions, this state and any agencies thereof and the federal
government and any agencies thereof.
(3)(a) Notwithstanding the exceptions in subsection (1) of this
section, only an individual certified as provided by ORS 693.060 may
install, remodel or alter plumbing in a commercial or industrial building
being constructed or being offered for sale, exchange, rent or lease.
(b) For the purpose of this subsection, “install, remodel or alter”
means activities which involve installation or changes to the plumbing
inside a wall, floor, crawl space or ceiling, or a change in the
configuration of a plumbing system.
(4) Except as provided in subsection (1)(d) of this section,
nothing in this section exempts a person from the plumbing inspection
requirements of ORS 447.010 to 447.156.(1) A
utility company, energy service provider or water supplier whose
employees install low-flow showerheads or faucet aerators shall furnish
evidence to the Department of Consumer and Business Services, in the form
of a public liability policy issued by an insurance company qualified to
do business in Oregon, that the company, provider or water supplier and
its employees are protected against liability for injury or death to
persons and loss of or damage to property resulting from the installation.
(2) A person who contracts with a utility company, energy service
provider or water supplier to perform the functions described in
subsection (1) of this section shall furnish evidence to the Department
of Consumer and Business Services, in the form of a public liability
policy issued by an insurance company qualified to do business in Oregon,
that the contractor and its employees are protected against liability for
injury or death to persons and loss of or damage to property resulting
from the installation.
(3) The amount of the liability insurance required under
subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall be in the amount of not
less than $25,000 for bodily injury to one or more persons and not less
than $25,000 for property damage.
(4) A person who performs, or who contracts to have performed, a
service described in subsection (1) of this section may not perform any
additional service for which a license is required under ORS chapter 693
unless the person is licensed under ORS chapter 693 to perform the
additional service. A person not licensed under ORS chapter 693 who
performs services that are not described in subsection (1) of this
section for which a license is required under ORS chapter 693 is subject
to civil penalty under ORS 693.992.
(5) Every utility company, energy service provider or water
supplier shall include in any contract for the performance of a service
described in subsection (1) of this section a statement that, under
penalty of ORS 693.992, the contractor may not perform any service for
which a license is required under ORS chapter 693, except installation of
low-flow showerheads or faucet aerators, unless the contractor is
licensed under ORS chapter 693 to perform that service. [1993 c.293 §1;
2001 c.411 §29; 2003 c.14 §438; 2005 c.758 §43]Note: The amendments to 693.025 by section 43, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.025. (1) A utility company, energy service provider or water
supplier whose employees install low-flow showerheads or faucet aerators
shall furnish evidence to the Department of Consumer and Business
Services, in the form of a public liability policy issued by an insurance
company qualified to do business in Oregon, that the company, provider or
water supplier and its employees are protected against liability for
injury or death to persons and loss of or damage to property resulting
from the installation.
(2) A person who contracts with a utility company, energy service
provider or water supplier to perform the functions described in
subsection (1) of this section shall furnish evidence to the Department
of Consumer and Business Services, in the form of a public liability
policy issued by an insurance company qualified to do business in Oregon,
that the contractor and its employees are protected against liability for
injury or death to persons and loss of or damage to property resulting
from the installation.
(3) The amount of the liability insurance required under
subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall be in the amount of not
less than $25,000 for bodily injury to one or more persons and not less
than $25,000 for property damage.
(4) A person who performs, or who contracts to have performed, a
service described in subsection (1) of this section may not perform any
additional service for which a certificate is required under ORS chapter
693 unless the person is certified under ORS chapter 693 to perform the
additional service. A person not certified under ORS chapter 693 who
performs services that are not described in subsection (1) of this
section for which a certificate is required under ORS chapter 693 is
subject to civil penalty under ORS 693.992.
(5) Every utility company, energy service provider or water
supplier shall include in any contract for the performance of a service
described in subsection (1) of this section a statement that, under
penalty of ORS 693.992, the contractor may not perform any service for
which a certificate is required under ORS chapter 693, except
installation of low-flow showerheads or faucet aerators, unless the
contractor is certified under ORS chapter 693 to perform that service.Note: 693.025 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but
was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 693 or any series therein
by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further
explanation.LICENSES(1) A person may not engage in the trade or business
of journeyman plumber without a journeyman plumber license issued under
this chapter.
(2) A licensed plumbing contractor or a person required under this
chapter to be licensed as a plumbing contractor may not:
(a) Permit or suffer any person to work as a journeyman plumber who
does not hold a valid journeyman plumber license.
(b) Permit or suffer any person to work as an apprentice plumber
who does not meet the requirements of ORS 660.002 to 660.210.
(c) Employ an apprentice plumber on any plumbing work, representing
the apprentice plumber to be a journeyman plumber.
(d) Charge a journeyman plumber’s wage for services performed by an
apprentice plumber. [Amended by 1981 c.438 §12; 1999 c.733 §1; 2005 c.758
§44]Note: The amendments to 693.030 by section 44, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.030. (1) A person shall not engage in the trade or business of
journeyman plumber without a certificate of competency as provided by
this chapter.
(2) A person registered to conduct a plumbing business, or who is
required to be registered under this chapter, shall not:
(a) Permit or suffer any person to work as a journeyman plumber who
does not hold a valid journeyman plumber’s certificate of competency.
(b) Permit or suffer any person to work as an apprentice plumber
who does not meet the requirements of ORS 660.002 to 660.210.
(c) Employ an apprentice plumber on any plumbing work, representing
the apprentice plumber to be a journeyman plumber.
(d) Charge a journeyman plumber’s wage for services performed by an
apprentice plumber. An apprentice plumber may
work at the trade of plumbing if the apprentice works under the
supervision of a licensed journeyman plumber. [Amended by 1981 c.438 §13;
1993 c.397 §2; 2005 c.758 §45]Note: The amendments to 693.040 by section 45, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.040. A plumbing apprentice who meets the requirements of ORS
660.002 to 660.210 may work at the trade of plumbing so long as the
apprentice works under the supervision of a certified journeyman plumber.Note: 693.050 is repealed July 1, 2006. See sections 56, 57 and
57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws 2005. 693.050 (2003 Edition) is set forth
for the user’s convenience.
(1) Applications
for examination for a journeyman plumber’s certificate of competency
shall be made on forms furnished by the Department of Consumer and
Business Services. The form shall state the applicant’s full name,
address and plumbing experience.
(2) Application for examination for a journeyman plumber’s
certificate of competency shall be accompanied by:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the State Plumbing Board that the
applicant has had at least four years of general experience as an
apprentice plumber or equivalent experience, as determined by the board
by rule, in installing, altering or repairing plumbing; and
(b) The examination fee provided in ORS 693.135. The State Plumbing Board
shall issue a license to a person who:
(1) By the examination provided for by this chapter is shown to be
fit, competent and qualified to engage in the business, trade or calling
of a journeyman plumber;
(2) Complies with board rules adopted under ORS 455.117; and
(3) Pays the applicable fees established by the board under ORS
Note: The amendments to 693.060 by section 46, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.060. (1) The State Plumbing Board shall issue a certificate of
competency to such persons as have by the examination provided for by
this chapter shown themselves fit, competent and qualified to engage in
the business, trade or calling of a journeyman plumber.
(2) No certificate of competency under this section shall be issued
to any journeyman until the applicant therefor has complied with the
rules and requirements of the board and has paid to the board the
certificate fee provided in ORS 693.135. All licenses
shall bear:
(1) The date of issue and date of expiration; and
(2) An identification number assigned by the State Plumbing Board.
[Amended by 1975 c.429 §15; 1981 c.438 §16; 2005 c.758 §47]Note: The amendments to 693.070 by section 47, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.070. All certificates of competency shall bear:
(1) The date of issue and date of expiration; and
(2) An identification number assigned by the State Plumbing Board.
Note: 693.075 is repealed July 1, 2006. See sections 56, 57 and
57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws 2005. 693.075 (2003 Edition) is set forth
for the user’s convenience.
(1) The holder of a journeyman
plumber’s certificate of competency is entitled to renewal of the
certificate upon its expiration if the person pays the renewal fee
provided in ORS 693.135 within 90 days after expiration of the
certificate.
(2) If a person fails to qualify for renewal of a certificate under
this section, the person only may receive a certificate if the person
applies for, qualifies for and is issued a certificate in the same manner
as a person who has not previously held a certificate.Note: 693.090 is repealed July 1, 2006. See sections 56, 57 and
57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws 2005. 693.090 (2003 Edition) is set forth
for the user’s convenience.
(1) The State Plumbing Board may revoke or
suspend any journeyman plumber’s certificate of competency if it is
obtained through error or fraud or if the holder of a certificate of
competency has failed to comply with ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992
or the rules adopted thereunder or with ORS chapter 455 or the rules
adopted thereunder or with this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder.
(2) The board shall not deny any application for a certificate or
revoke or suspend a certificate without first giving the applicant or
certificate holder an opportunity for a hearing on the denial, suspension
or revocation. Notice of a hearing shall be given in writing by receipted
certificated mail or by personal service at least 10 days before the date
of the hearing and shall state the place, date and hour of the hearing
along with the grounds for the denial, suspension or revocation.
(3) Any person whose certificate of competency has been revoked
may, after the expiration of one year from the date of revocation, but
not before, apply for a new certificate of competency. The State Plumbing
Board, by rule, may provide for issuing supervising plumber licenses to
journeyman plumbers who:
(1) Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board competency in the
supervision of plumbing work and in the laws, rules, ordinances and
practices relating to plumbing;
(2) Comply with board rules adopted under ORS 455.117; and
(3) Pay the applicable fees established by the board under ORS
Note: The amendments to 693.095 by section 48, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
(1) The State
Plumbing Board is empowered to grant and issue certificates of competency
to persons desiring or intending to engage in the trade or calling of
journeyman plumber, in the manner and upon the terms and conditions
provided in this chapter.
(2) The board shall prescribe, amend and enforce rules consistent
with this chapter for the examination and certification of journeymen
plumbers.(1) The State Plumbing Board, by rule, may license
limited specialty plumbers who:
(a) Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board competency in the
laws, rules, ordinances and practices relating to a plumbing specialty;
and
(b) Pay the applicable fee established by the board under ORS
693.135.
(2) A limited specialty plumber license authorizes a person to
perform work in the specific branch of the plumbing trade for which the
license is issued.
(3)(a) The board shall establish a limited specialty plumber
license for persons licensed under ORS 479.630 (12) to install and
replace residential water heaters in existing plumbing designed for that
purpose if the installation or replacement does not require an alteration
of the existing plumbing.
(b) Qualification for a limited specialty plumber license under
this subsection shall include testing and a requirement for training.
(c) This subsection does not otherwise affect the ability of
persons licensed under subsection (1) of this section to make connections
Note: The amendments to 693.103 by section 49, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.103. (1) The State Plumbing Board, by rule, may provide a
program for the certification of limited specialty plumbers who
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board competency in the laws,
rules, ordinances and practices relating to their plumbing specialty. A
person certified under this section is authorized to perform the class of
plumbing work included in the branch of the plumbing trade for which the
person has been certified. Any program established under this section may
include the following:
(a) Issuance of a certificate of competency as a limited specialty
plumber.
(b) Requirements that limited plumbing specialty applicants have
experience, pass an examination or otherwise demonstrate competency as
determined appropriate by the board.
(c) A requirement for the payment of fees established by the board
consistent with ORS 693.135.
(d) Circumstances under which the board may revoke or suspend the
limited specialty plumber’s certificate of competency as the board
determines necessary to protect the public health and safety.
(e) Annual or other renewal as the board determines necessary.
(2)(a) Under the provisions of this section the board shall provide
for the installation and replacement of residential water heaters to
existing plumbing designed for that purpose if the installation or
replacement does not require an alteration of the existing plumbing.
(b) Qualification for certification for a plumbing specialty under
this subsection shall include testing and a requirement for training.
(c) For purposes of this subsection, “plumbing specialty” is
limited to installation of water heaters by persons licensed under ORS
479.630 (12).
(d) The provisions of this subsection do not otherwise affect the
ability of persons certified under subsection (1) of this section to make
connections to water systems.(1) Where the State
Plumbing Board proposes to refuse to issue or renew any license under
this chapter, or proposes to revoke or suspend any license, opportunity
for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183.
(2) Promulgation of rules, conduct of hearings, issuance of orders
and judicial review of rules and orders shall be in accordance with ORS
chapter 183.
(3) Hearings under this section must be conducted by an
administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative
Hearings established by ORS 183.605. [1971 c.734 §154; 1999 c.849
§§169,170; 2003 c.75 §60; 2005 c.758 §50]Note: The amendments to 693.105 by section 50, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.105. (1) Where the State Plumbing Board proposes to refuse to
issue or renew any certificate under this chapter, or proposes to revoke
or suspend any such certificate, opportunity for hearing shall be
accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183.
(2) Promulgation of rules, conduct of hearings, issuance of orders
and judicial review of rules and orders shall be in accordance with ORS
chapter 183.
(3) Hearings under this section must be conducted by an
administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative
Hearings established by ORS 183.605.Note: 693.108 is repealed July 1, 2006. See sections 56, 57 and
57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws 2005. 693.108 (2003 Edition) is set forth
for the user’s convenience.
The State
Plumbing Board, by rule, may require evidence of completion of continuing
education in areas that impact plumbers as a requirement for renewing a
certificate of competency.
The State Plumbing Board, by rule, shall establish a solar heating and
cooling system installer license. The board may impose appropriate fees
for applications, examinations and issuance or renewal of an installer
Note: The amendments to 693.111 by section 51, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.111. The State Plumbing Board shall:
(1) Establish education, training and other standards for persons
seeking a specialty registration as a solar heating and cooling system
installer. The board may administer or approve examinations designed to
demonstrate the qualifications and competency of a person to work as a
solar heating and cooling system installer.
(2) Impose appropriate fees for applications, examinations and
issuance or renewal of registrations.
(3) Impose continuing education requirements for persons registered
as solar heating and cooling system installers.
(4) Suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew a registration for
a person found by the board to have violated a provision of this section
or ORS 447.065 or rules adopted thereunder.
(5) Make all rules necessary and proper for carrying out the duties
of the board relating to solar heating and cooling system installers.Note: 693.111 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but
was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 693 or any series therein
by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further
explanation.STATE BOARD(1) The State Plumbing Board is established in the Department
of Consumer and Business Services, consisting of seven members appointed
by the Governor. The appointment of a member of the board is subject to
confirmation by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III of the
Oregon Constitution.
(2) The members of the board shall be as follows:
(a) One journeyman plumber with 10 or more years’ experience in the
trade or calling of journeyman plumber;
(b) One licensed plumbing contractor;
(c) One local plumbing inspector who is a journeyman plumber;
(d) One registered professional mechanical engineer;
(e) One officer or employee of the Department of Human Services;
(f) One plumbing equipment supplier who otherwise qualifies by
experience in the industry or one building official; and
(g) One member of the general public.
(3) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member
serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term
of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor. A member is not
eligible for appointment to more than two full terms of office. If there
is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to
become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(4) A member of the board shall receive compensation and expenses
as provided in ORS 292.495. [1981 c.438 §§4,5,9; 1987 c.414 §51; 1993
c.744 §153; 2003 c.14 §439; 2005 c.758 §52]Note: The amendments to 693.115 by section 52, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.115. (1) The State Plumbing Board is established in the
Department of Consumer and Business Services, consisting of seven members
appointed by the Governor. The appointment of a member of the board is
subject to confirmation by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III
of the Oregon Constitution.
(2) The members of the board shall be as follows:
(a) One journeyman plumber with 10 or more years’ experience in the
trade or calling of journeyman plumber;
(b) One person who is registered to conduct a plumbing business;
(c) One local plumbing inspector who is a journeyman plumber;
(d) One registered professional mechanical engineer;
(e) One officer or employee of the Department of Human Services;
(f) One plumbing equipment supplier who otherwise qualifies by
experience in the industry or one building official; and
(g) One member of the general public.
(3) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member
serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term
of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor. A member is not
eligible for appointment to more than two full terms of office. If there
is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to
become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(4) A member of the board shall receive compensation and expenses
as provided in ORS 292.495.(1) The State Plumbing Board shall examine for fitness
and qualifications all persons applying for journeyman plumber licenses.
(2) The examination for a journeyman plumber license shall consist
of the following two parts:
(a) A written examination; and
(b) A practical examination requiring the demonstration of
mechanical plumbing skills. [Amended by 1971 c.753 §35; 1981 c.438 §19;
2005 c.758 §53]Note: The amendments to 693.120 by section 53, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.120. (1) The State Plumbing Board shall examine for fitness and
qualifications all persons applying for certificates to engage in the
business, trade or calling of a journeyman plumber.
(2) The examination for a certificate as a journeyman plumber shall
consist of the following two parts:
(a) A written examination; and
(b) A practical examination requiring the demonstration of
mechanical plumbing skills. (1) The State Plumbing Board
shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice
chairperson, for terms and with duties and powers necessary for the
performance of the functions of such offices as the board determines.
(2) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for
the transaction of business.
(3) The board shall meet as the board determines necessary, but not
less than once every other month, at a place, day and hour determined by
the board. The board also may meet at other times and places specified by
the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the board.
[1981 c.438 §§7,8] The State Plumbing Board, by rule, shall
establish fees to be charged by and paid to the board under this chapter.
The following fees shall be the maximum fees established under this
section:
(1) For an examination for a journeyman plumber license, $100.
(2) For a journeyman plumber license, original and annual renewal,
$50.
(3) For a plumbing contractor license, original and annual renewal,
$150.
(4) For examination for a supervising plumber license, $50.
(5) For a supervising plumber license, original and annual renewal,
$50.
(6) For continuing education for renewing a license, $25. [1981
c.438 §24; 1991 c.555 §3; 1993 c.397 §3; 2005 c.758 §54]Note: The amendments to 693.135 by section 54, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.135. The State Plumbing Board, by rule, shall establish fees to
be charged by and paid to the board under this chapter. The following
fees shall be the maximum fees established under this section:
(1) For an examination for a journeyman plumber’s certificate of
competency, $100.
(2) For a journeyman plumber’s certificate of competency, original
and annual renewal, $50.
(3) For registration to conduct a plumbing business, original and
annual renewal, $150.
(4) For examination for supervising plumber’s certificate of
competency, $50.
(5) For registration as a supervising plumber, original and annual
renewal, $50.
(6) For continuing education for renewing a certificate of
competency, $25. All moneys received by the
Department of Consumer and Business Services or the State Plumbing Board
under ORS 447.010 to 447.156, 447.992 and 455.895 (1)(a) and this chapter
shall be paid into the Consumer and Business Services Fund created by ORS
705.145. Such moneys shall be used only for the administration and
enforcement of ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992 and this chapter. [1981
c.438 §26; 1993 c.744 §161; 2001 c.411 §30]RECOVERY FOR SERVICESA person who provides services connected with
plumbing, as defined in ORS 447.010, may not bring or maintain an action
in the courts of this state to recover for those services unless the
person alleges and proves that, at the time the services were performed,
the person performing the services either:
(1) Held a valid journeyman plumber license; or
(2) Was an apprentice plumber. [1981 c.438 §25; 1993 c.397 §4; 2005
c.758 §55]Note: The amendments to 693.180 by section 55, chapter 758, Oregon
Laws 2005, become operative July 1, 2006. See section 57, chapter 758,
Oregon Laws 2005, as amended by section 57a, chapter 758, Oregon Laws
2005. The text that is operative until July 1, 2006, is set forth for the
user’s convenience.
693.180. No person who provides services connected with plumbing,
as defined in ORS 447.010, may bring or maintain an action in the courts
of this state to recover for such services unless the person alleges and
proves that, at the time the services were performed, the person
performing them either:
(1) Held a valid journeyman plumber’s certificate of competency; or
(2) Met the requirements of a plumbing apprentice under ORS 660.002
to 660.210.CIVIL PENALTIES The State Plumbing
Board may impose a civil penalty for a violation of this chapter or rules
adopted for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. The board
shall impose a civil penalty authorized by this section as provided in
ORS 455.895. [2001 c.411 §12] The
State Plumbing Board may impose a civil penalty on a person who violates
ORS 447.065 or 693.111 or a board rule adopted thereunder. A civil
penalty may not exceed $5,000. The imposition of civil penalties under
this section is subject to ORS chapter 183. [2001 c.683 §24]Note: 693.994 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but
was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 693 or any series therein
by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further
explanation.
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