Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 918 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, BUILDING CODES DIVISION
Division 515 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTALLER LICENSING AND EDUCATIONAL PROVIDER APPROVAL
Section 918-515-0150 - Installer Responsibilities and Limits

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 918-515-0150

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

(1) An installer must:

(a) Work for a business with a valid Construction Contractors Board license; or

(b) The installer is a business with a valid Construction Contractors Board license.

(2) Work covered by an installer's license is limited to:

(a) Preparing the site and stand for the installation of the manufactured dwelling or cabana;

(b) Installing manufactured dwellings, cabanas, skirting, underfloor vapor retarder, ventilation, access, and temporary steps;

(c) Installing the support, tie-down, ERB's, and the structural connections for manufactured dwellings and cabanas;

(d) Providing setbacks, clearances, and fire life and safety protection;

(e) Providing plumbing and electrical utility connections;

(f) Providing plumbing, electrical, and mechanical crossover, appliance, and fixture connections of and to the manufactured dwelling or cabana as permitted by these rules;

(g) Install appliance exhaust ducts and terminations when required;

(h) Performing plumbing, mechanical, and electrical tests when required; and

(i) Serving as the supervisor of individuals licensed by the division as limited installers.

(3) An installer must, at a minimum:

(a) Assure the manufactured dwelling or cabana stand is in compliance with the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code prior to the installation of the manufactured dwelling or cabana;

(b) Assure all setbacks, clearances, and fire life and safety installations are in compliance with the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code;

(c) Perform electrical and plumbing tests if the respective plumbing and electrical connections were made by the installer;

(d) Close and secure all access panels and covers on or under the manufactured dwelling or cabana;

(e) Assure the underfloor dryer and range exhaust ducts are roughed in if the manufactured dwelling is equipped with or provides for the installation of such an appliance requiring exhaust ducts;

(f) Assure that all doors and windows are adjusted, secured in place, and operational;

(g) Assure all ship-loose flue vents and chimneys are installed, secured in place, and capped according to their listing;

(h) Where the installer also installs the skirting, comply with OAR 918-515-0490(1);

(i) Affix a certification tag to each manufactured dwelling or cabana installed;

(j) Complete all reporting and application forms required by these rules; and

(k) Leave the manufacturer's installation instructions at the installation site to be available at the time of the inspection if used for any part of the installation;

(l) Assure all portions of the manufactured dwelling installation performed by the installer are in compliance with the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code ; and

(m) Correct all applicable nonconformances within 30 days of receipt of a correction notice.

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 446.176, 446.400 & 446.405

Stats. Implemented: ORS 446.395

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