| Updated: |
10/13/2011 |
| Description: |
The holder of this permit can:(a)Install and replace solar heating and cooling systems, including collectors, heat transfer systems, heat storage and associated piping related to:- Replacement or solar conversion of an existing water heating or cooling system;
- Installation of collectors, heat transfer systems, storage tanks, pumps, valves and associated piping; and
- 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.
Note: A General journeyman Plumber can also perform the functions of this permit.
Similar Keywords: air conditioning, HVAC, plumbers, plumbing, ventilation |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 447
OAR 918-695
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| Duration: |
3 years or less, depending on the date of issue. |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
$100.00 for intial applicaition. Fee includes first cycle. |
| Responsible Agency: |
BCD - Plumbing |
| Examination Information: |
Written exam: - 3 hour duration, 52 question, open book exam
- All questions are multiple choice or True/False
- Minimum score to pass the exam - 75 percent
Licensing and Certification Examination Process |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
8 hours per three year cycle. |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
A minimum of 2000 hours on-the-job verifiable experience prior to July 1, 2002 if the application is received between July 1, 2002 and July 1, 2004 or satisfactory completion of a division approved training program for Limited Specialty Plumber Solar Heating & Cooling Installers. |
| Application Form: |
Plumbing License Examination/Reciprocity Application |
| Renewals: |
Renewal fee is $150. A renewal notice will be mailed to the licensee approximately six weeks prior to the expiration of their license. Current cycle expires 4/1/2014. |
| Service Links: |
 Apply Online
Renew Online
 Application
 BCD Main License Search
Change of Address
Name Change Information
Duplicate License Request
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Complete application and a verification of a minimum of 2000 hours on-the-job work experience prior to July 1, 2002 or satisfactory completion of a division approved training program. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
BCD - Plumbing |
| E-mail Address: |
License.BCD@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-373-1268
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| Mail Address: |
DCBS - Building Codes Division
PO BOX 14470
Salem, OR 97309
- 0404
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| Website Information: |
http://www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/plumbing.html |
