A home inspector is an individual who, for a fee, inspects and provides a written report on the overall physical condition of a residential structure. A home inspector inspects more than one structural component and provides a written report of his or her findings. The following are structural components:
Exterior
Roofing
Plumbing
Electrical
Heating
Central air conditioning
Interiors
Insulation and ventilation
Built-in kitchen appliances, and site)
A certified home inspector holds an individual professional certification. Click here for more information on becoming a certifed home inspector.
Certified Locksmiths
HB 3127 (2009) was passed by the Legislature in 2009. It requires the Construction Contractors Board (CCB) to set up a locksmith certification program by January 2010 and makes working as a locksmith without a proper Oregon certification illegal, effective July 1, 2010.
The CCB is currently working with stakeholders and a Locksmith Advisory Board to help set up the Oregon Certified Locksmith Program.
Click here for more information on becoming a certified locksmith.
Information on the Lead-based Paint (LBP) activities will be posted soon. Estimated posting date is January 1, 2010.
Click here for more information on the Lead-based Paint Program.
Lead-based Paint (LBP) Renovation Contractor
Information on the Lead-based Paint (LBP) Renovation Contractor program will be posted soon. Estimated posting date is January 1, 2010.
Click here for more information on the Lead-based Paint Program.
Electricians and Electrical Contractors
In addition to a CCB license, Electricians and Electrical Contractors must be licensed through Oregon's Building Codes Division (BCD). Click here to visit the BCD website.
Plumbers and Plumbing Contractors
In addition to a CCB license, Plumbers and Plumbing Contractors must be licensed through Oregon's Building Codes Division (BCD).Click here to visit the BCD website.
Master Builder
The Certified Master Builder (CMB) program was created in 1997 as a pilot program in Marion County and the City of Salem. In 2001 the Legislature expanded the program statewide, allowing building officials around the state to grant certain privileges to Certified Master Builders with regard to plans review and inspections. A certified master builder may perform portions of plan reviews and/or certain inspections of basic, non-complex structures that are designed and constructed under the requirements of the Oregon One-and Two-Family Dwelling Code.
Builders who meet a strict set of standards involving background checks and demonstrated experience in home building and/or remodeling, are eligible to apply for the training program. Once accepted into the program, each applicant must complete a thirty-six (36) hour course in building codes and business management approved by the Building Codes Division. The course is taught once each week over a seven week period. Upon successful completion, an examination is administered by the division. If the applicant passes the examination, the division issues a master builder certificate to the builder, who may then use the Certified Master Builder designation.
Click here for more information on becoming a Master Builder.
Landscape Contractors License
Landscape professionals and businesses are regulated by Oregon Landscape Contractors Board (LCB). Click here for more information on Landscape Contracting. Clicking this link will take you to the Landscape Contractors Board website.
Certified Building Exterior Shell Trained (BEST) Contractor
Information on the Certified Building Exterior Shell (BEST) Contractor program will be posted soon. Estimated posting date is January 1, 2011.
