Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 480 § 480.570 — Inspections by special inspectors or others; effect on permit fees; exempt

Inspections by special inspectors or others; effect on permit fees; exempt boilers and vessels. (1) A special inspector receiving a certificate of competency under ORS 480.565 (3)(b) may not inspect under ORS 480.510 to 480.670 any boiler or pressure vessel not used or not to be used by the employer of the special inspector. (2) If a special inspector holds a certificate of competency issued under ORS 480.565 (3)(a), the special inspector: (a) May conduct shop inspections of boilers and pressure vessels manufactured or to be installed in this state whether or not the boilers or pressure vessels are insured or will be insured by the employer of the special inspector; and (b) Upon being notified that the boilers or pressure vessels are ready for inspection, shall perform all installation and operating inspections required under ORS 480.510 to 480.670 on boilers and pressure vessels that are operated or insured by the special inspector’s employer. (3) A boiler contractor licensed under ORS 480.630 that performs an alteration or repair on a boiler or pressure vessel shall utilize the services of: (a) An authorized inspector certified under this chapter with whom the contractor has an agreement for inspection of the alteration or repair; (b) A special inspector of an insurance company with which the contractor has an inspection contract; or (c) A designated inspector who is authorized to inspect the alteration or repair. (4) A special inspector’s certificate of competency remains in force only while the special inspector is continuously employed by one of the persons mentioned in ORS