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Code interpretations issued
BCD has issued four interpretations to address
questions raised at recent code forums.
No. 301.5, Mechanical Permit Requirements
for Electric Cadet Heaters, advises that a mechanical
permit is not required for these installations,
but an electrical permit is required.
No. 303.3, Installation of Exhaust Fan in Other
Similar Rooms, clarifies that a laundry room
containing only a clothes washer and dryer is
not considered an “other similar room.”
State of Oregon plumbing correspondence
courses are no longer available. Only independently
sponsored courses will be available
this licensing cycle, which may or may
not include correspondence courses.
Journeyman plumbers are required to complete
16 hours of continuing education during
each two-year license cycle.
Limited specialty plumbers for solar heating
and cooling are required to complete 8 hours
of continuing education during each twoyear
license cycle.
No. 304.8, Guards for Retrofit Roof Top Units,
addresses the issue of required guards for
equipment change-outs.
No. 306.5, Permanent Roof Top Access on
Retrofit Installations, deals with permanently
installed ladders for equipment change-outs.
The complete text of the interpretations
can be found on the division’s Web site at
www.oregonbcd.org. Questions may be directed
to Micheal D. Ewert, (503) 373-7529. ■
State of Oregon correspondence-course information
The new Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code
became effective October 1. It is a combination
of the 2000 International Mechanical
Code, the 2000 International Fuel Gas Code,
and Oregon amendments. The International
Conference of Building Officials printed the
code book as one document eliminating the
need to purchase the model code and a separate
Oregon amendment packet. The cover of
All other limited specialty plumbers are exempt
from continuing education requirements.
The requirements for continuing education
can be met by participating in approved
independently sponsored courses. Payment
of registration and tuition fees for independently
sponsored courses are the responsibility
of the licensee and must be made with
the sponsors of the classes.
If you have questions or need further information
about plumbing continuing education,
call Terry Swisher, (503) 373-7488. ■
New Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code effective
October 1
the code book carries a white label titled
2002 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code.
The code is available for purchase at all the
usual outlets. Sources for purchase may be
found at BCD’s home page and clicking on
“Ordering Codebooks.” For more information,
contact Micheal D. Ewert, (503) 373-7529, or
send e-mail to mike.d.ewert@state.or.us. ■
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