Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 918 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, BUILDING CODES DIVISION
Division 440 - MECHANICAL SPECIALTY CODE
Section 918-440-0015 - Refrigeration Installer Certification

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 918-440-0015

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

All persons engaged in brazing or welding related to the installation, alteration or repair of refrigeration piping systems not regulated by the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program under OAR chapter 918, division 225, shall be certified in accordance with the requirements of this rule.

(1) The minimum requirement for persons engaged in brazing or welding of refrigeration piping systems is a current and valid certification issued upon completion of a class by a division-approved certifying organization in brazing or welding in accordance with either:

(a) Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers publication, 2001 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; or

(b) American Welding Society publication AWS B2.2-91, Standard for Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification.

(2) Refrigeration systems installed in dwelling units regulated under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code are exempt from this rule.

(3) All refrigeration piping system requirements not regulated by OAR 918-225-0310, are subject to the Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code.

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 455.020 & 455.720

Stats. Implemented: ORS 455.020 & 455.720

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