Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(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.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
693.111
Stats. Implemented: ORS
693.111
