OAR Chapter 820 — Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying

Division 1 PROCEDURAL RULES

Or. Admin. R. 820-001-0000 Rule Changes

Before permanently adopting, amending, or repealing any rule, the Oregon Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying will give notice of the intended action:

(1) In the Secretary of State's Bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the effective date.

(2) By mailing or electronic mailing a copy of the notice to persons on the agency's mailing list established pursuant to ORS 183.335(8) at least twenty-eight (28) days before the effective date of the rule.

(3) By mailing or electronic mailing a copy of the notice to the legislators specified in ORS 183.335(15) at least forty-nine (49) days before the effective date of the rule; and

(4) By mailing, electronic mailing, or furnishing a copy of the notice to:

(a) Publications:

(A) The Associated Press; and

(B) Portland Business Today.

(b) State Societies:

(A) American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon;

(B) Professional Engineers of Oregon;

(D) Structural Engineers Association of Oregon; and

(E) Oregon Association of County Engineers and Surveyors.

(A) American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers;

(B) American Institute of Industrial Engineers;

(D) American Society of Mechanical Engineers;

(E) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers;

(F) Illuminating Engineers Society;

(G) American Institute of Chemical Engineers; and

(H) International Society of Automation

(d) Colleges, universities and community colleges within the State with an engineering and/or land surveying degree program.

(e) Capitol Press Room.

(5) The agency may update the mailing list described in section (2) of this rule annually by requesting persons to confirm that they wish to remain on the mailing list. If a person does not respond to a request for confirmation within twenty-eight (28) days of the date that the agency sends the request, the agency will remove the person from the mailing list. Any person removed from the mailing list will be immediately returned to the mailing list upon request, provided that the person provides a mailing address or electronic mailing address to which notice may be sent.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-10
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
BEELS 1-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-23-06 thru 12-12-06
BEELS 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-04
BEELS 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-98
EE 1-1995, f. 8-15-95, cert. ef. 9-1-95
EE 2-1985, f. 12-4-85, ef. 12-16-85
EE 1-1981, f. 5-19-81, ef. 6-1-81
EE 18, f. & ef. 1-13-76

Or. Admin. R. 820-001-0005 Contested Cases

Pursuant to ORS 183.341, the Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying adopts the current version of the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure under the Administrative Procedure Act.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-98
EE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-30-96
EE 1-1995, f. 8-15-95, cert. ef. 9-1-95
EE 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-11-94
EE 1-1984, f. & cert. ef. 3-6-84
EE 3-1981, f. & cert. ef. 12-14-81
EE 1-1980, f. & cert. ef. 5-14-80
EE 1-1978, f. 4-19-78, cert. ef. 5-1-78
EE 19, f. 3-3-76, cert. ef. 3-5-76, Renumbered from 820-010-0800
EE 15, f. 11-21-73, cert. ef. 12-11-73
EE 13, f. 3-29-72, cert. ef. 4-15-72
EE 12, f. 11-2-71, cert. ef. 11-15-71

Or. Admin. R. 820-001-0010 Requiring an Answer to Charges as Part of Notices to Parties in Contested Cases

In addition to the notice requirements under the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure under OAR 820-001-0005, the Notice to Parties in Contested Cases may include the statement that an answer to the assertions or charges will be required, and if so, the consequence of failure to answer. A statement of the consequences of failure to answer may be satisfied by enclosing a copy of 820-001-0015 with the notice.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670 & 672
EE 2-1983, f. 2-28-83, ef. 3-1-83

Or. Admin. R. 820-001-0015 Hearing Request and Answers: Consequences of Failure to Answer

(1) A hearing request, and answer when required, shall be made in writing to the Board by the party or the party’s attorney.

(2) An answer shall be made in writing to the Board with any request for a hearing on a matter related to the following categories of cases where the proposed violation(s) involves allegations of:

(a) Examination subversion or irregularities;

(b) Denials of enrollments, certificates or registrations due to lack of education or experience;

(d) Violations of rules and statutes relating to professional conduct;

(e) Negligence, gross negligence or incompetence;

(f) Stamping or signing work that was not performed under the Registrant’s supervision and control; or

(g) Unlicensed practice of engineering, land surveying, photogrammetry, or water right examination.

(3) The answer shall include the following:

(a) An admission or denial of each factual matter alleged in the notice; and

(b) A short, concise statement of each relevant affirmative defense the party may have.

(4) When an answer is required:

(a) Factual matters alleged in the notice and not denied in the answer shall be presumed admitted;

(b) Failure to raise a particular defense in the answer will be considered a waiver of such defense;

(d) Evidence shall not be taken on any issue not raised in the notice and the answer.

(5) When an answer is required, the party or party’s attorney may amend the response and answer, but no later than 10 days before the scheduled contested case hearing.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2024, amend filed 05/14/2024, effective 05/14/2024
BEELS 4-2012, f. & cert. ef. 9-14-12
BEELS 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-98
EE 2-1983, f. 2-28-83, ef. 3-1-83

Or. Admin. R. 820-001-0020 Fees for Public Records and Publications

(1) All requests for copies of public records pertaining to the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying, shall be submitted in writing, electronic mail, or by completion of the Public Records Request form provided by the Board. Requests are subject to disclosure according to the Public Records Law, ORS Chapter 192.

(2) The Board may charge a fee reasonably calculated for costs of providing and conveying copies of public records. Fees shall not exceed the cost of locating, compiling, making available for inspection, preparing copy in paper, audio, computer disk, and delivering public records. All estimated fees and charges must be paid before public records will be made available for inspection or copies provided.

(3) The Board shall notify a requestor of the estimated costs of making records available for inspection or providing copies of records to the requestor. If the estimated costs exceed $25, the Board shall provide written notice and shall not act further to respond to the request unless and until the requestor confirms that the requestor wants the Board to proceed with making the public records available.

(4) The Board shall charge 25¢ per page for the first 20 pages and 15¢ per page thereafter to cover the costs of photocopying or scanning and normal and reasonable staff time to locate, separate, photocopy, or scan and return document(s) to file and to prepare and transmit public record(s) to requestors. If, for operational or other reasons, the Board uses the services of an outside facility to photocopy or scan requested records, the Board shall charge the actual costs incurred.

(5) "Page" refers to the number of copies produced. Staff will not reduce the copy size or otherwise manipulate records in order to fit additional records on a page, unless staff concludes that it would be the most effective use of their time. Consistent with ORS 192.240, all copies will be double-sided. A double-sided copy will be charged as two single pages.

(6) Additional charges for staff time may be made when responding to record requests that staff determines to require more than the normal and reasonable time for responding to routine record requests. Staff time shall be charged at $30 per hour, with a $7.50 minimum. The first 30 minutes of staff time are free.

(7) Actual costs for delivery of records such as first class postage and courier fees.

(8) The Board shall charge $20 for certified copies.

(9) The Board shall charge $10 for compact discs containing requests.

(10) The Board shall charge $5 for each audio record transmitted by email.

(11) The Board shall charge actual attorney fees for the cost of time spent by the attorney in reviewing the public records request for compliance with disclosure exemptions contained in ORS Chapter 192.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 5-2019, amend filed 05/15/2019, effective 05/15/2019
BEELS 3-2019, temporary amend filed 03/15/2019, effective 03/15/2019 through 09/10/2019
BEELS 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-14
BEELS 10-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-5-13 thru 3-14-14
BEELS 7-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-12-13 thru 5-9-14
BEELS 6-2013, f. & cert. ef. 9-11-13
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
BEELS 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-04

Or. Admin. R. 820-001-0030 Purchasing and Contracting

(1) The Agency may award a procurement of goods or services, including personal services of persons who are not registrants of the Board, in any manner the Agency deems practical or convenient, including by direct selection or award if:

(a) The amount of the procurement does not exceed $15,000; or

(b) The amount of the procurement does not exceed $35,000 and corresponds to an appropriate line item in the approved biennial budget.

(2) The Agency may, with Board approval, award a procurement of goods or services, including personal services of persons who are not registrants of the Board, that exceeds the provisions in section (1) of this rule, but does not exceed $150,000 after seeking at least three informally solicited competitive price quotes or competitive proposals from prospective contractors, if three quotes or proposals are reasonably available. The Agency shall keep a written record of the quotes or proposals received, and of the Agency’s effort to obtain quotes or proposals when three quotes or proposals are not reasonably available.

(3) The Agency shall solicit and may award a contract by requesting and evaluating competitive proposals for procurement of goods or services that exceed $150,000, including personal services of persons who are not registrants of the Agency, only with Board approval.

(4) Any request for proposals issued under subsection (3) of this rule shall:

(a) Specify a time and date by which proposals must be received, the Agency contact person for the proposals, and a place at which the proposals must be submitted, which may include an Agency electronic mail address;

(b) Describe the procurement, including a statement of work for the procurement and any prerequisites the contractor must meet;

(d) State that the Agency may cancel the procurement or reject all proposals; and

(e) Announce the method the Agency will use to select the contractor and describe the manner in which the Agency will evaluate the proposals, which may include an award based solely on the ranking of proposals, discussions leading to best and final offers, serial negotiations, and competitive simultaneous negotiations.

(5) The Board shall give public notice of any request for proposal issued under subsection (3) of this rule. A public notice must be published electronically on the Board’s website, and may be published in additional venues at the discretion of the Board or Administrator.

(6) The Agency shall keep a written record of the proposals received under subsection (3) of this rule.

(7) Notwithstanding sections (2) to (6) of this rule, the Agency may, with Board approval, solicit and award any contract for information technology personal services or information technology goods requiring professional services to install or use, regardless of the amount of the award:

(a) In consultation with and under the oversight of the office of the Oregon State Chief Information Officer (CIO);

(b) In compliance with the CIO’s rules, policies, and standards for budgeting, planning, acquiring, installing, operating and overseeing information technology; and

(8) For personal services consultant contracts with registered professional engineers, registered professional land surveyors, registered professional photogrammetrists, and certified water right examiners, the Agency may:

(a) Award a procurement of services that does not exceed $25,000 in any manner the Agency deems practical or convenient, including by direct selection or award, so long as subsections (8)(b) and (c) of this rule are followed.

(b) Select consultants to provide engineering, land surveying, photogrammetric mapping, or water right examination services on the basis of the consultants’ qualifications for the type of professional service required;

(c) Solicit or use pricing policies and proposals or other pricing information, including the number of hours proposed for the service required, expenses, hourly rates and overhead, to determine consultant compensation only after the Agency has selected a candidate pursuant to subsection (8)(b) of this rule.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2024, amend filed 05/14/2024, effective 05/14/2024
BEELS 4-2021, amend filed 05/11/2021, effective 05/11/2021
BEELS 3-2020, temporary amend filed 05/29/2020, effective 05/29/2020 through 11/24/2020
BEELS 1-2019, temporary amend filed 01/03/2019, effective 01/03/2019 through 05/31/2019
BEELS 3-2014, f. & cert. ef. 7-16-14

Or. Admin. R. 820-001-0035 Notice of Intent to Award

At least 10 business days before the award of a contract under OAR 820-001-0030(3), the Board shall provide to each proposer notice of the Board’s intent to award a contract.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 3-2014, f. & cert. ef. 7-16-14

Or. Admin. R. 820-001-0040 Protests of Contract Award

(1) A proposer may protest the notice of intent to award a contract if:

(a) The proposer is adversely affected because the proposer would be eligible to be awarded the contract in the event that the protest was successful; and

(b) The grounds for the protest are:

(A) All lower bids or higher ranked proposals are nonresponsive; or,

(B) The Board has failed to conduct the evaluation of proposals in accordance with the criteria or processes described in the request for proposals.

(2) The proposer shall submit the protest to the Board in writing, before the contract is awarded, and shall specify the grounds for the protest to be considered by the Board.

(3) The Board shall consider and respond in writing to a protest before awarding a contract.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2024, amend filed 05/14/2024, effective 05/14/2024
BEELS 3-2014, f. & cert. ef. 7-16-14

Or. Admin. R. 820-001-0100 Request to Add New Branch

Persons desiring to be registered as a professional engineer, professional land surveyor, or professional photogrammetrist naming a branch other than one listed under OAR 820-010-1000, 820-010-2000, or 820-010-3000 as one in which the individual is especially qualified may petition the Board to amend the list. Procedures are designated in the Model Rules of Procedure under the Administrative Procedure Act, OAR 137-001-0070. Information in the petition shall include:

(1) The public need for recognition of the new branch as that need relates to safeguarding life, health, and property;

(2) The number of potential registrants that would be affected;

(3) Whether the new branch is a specialty under an already recognized profession; and

(4) Recommendations for examination sources in that branch.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-001-0200 Qualifications of Administrative Officer (Administrator)

The administrative officer of the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying authorized by ORS 670.306 shall:

(1) Not be a member of the Board.

(2) Serve at the pleasure of the Board.

(3) Receive such compensation as the Board may determine.

(4) Perform such duties as assigned by the Board.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.306, 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Division 5 DEFINITIONS

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0001 Definitions

The following definitions have been adopted by the Board to assist registrants and the general public in their interpretation of specific portions of OAR Chapter 820 and ORS 672.002 to 672.325.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0005 Board

"Board" means the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying provided by ORS 672.240.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 182.454, 182.456, 670.310, 672.240 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0015 Certificate Authority

“Certificate Authority” is the third party that issues and manages digital certificates (private and public keys) for digital signatures.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0020 Digital Certificate

“Digital certificate” is required to affix a digital signature, for the recipient to verify the identity of the signor, and for the recipient to verify that the contents of the document have not been altered since the signature was affixed.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0025 Digital Signature

"Digital signature" means a type of electronic signature that transforms a message through the use of an algorithm or series of algorithms that provide a key pair, private and public, for signor verification, document security and authentication.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0030 Engineering — Practice

"Practice of engineering" refers to ORS 672.005 and 672.007.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.005, 672.007 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0036 Engineering — Work

"Engineering work," is work performed after a person is 18 years old and involves work of a higher grade and responsibility than that defined as "technician work." Credit for engineering work will only be given for time worked such that persons performing work for more than one entity during a given period of time will not receive multiple credit for dates worked. Work performed in conjunction with a course of study provided by a community college, college, university, or any other educational program, for which tuition or similar payment is made, credit is earned, or as a requirement of the program, will not be considered "engineering work."

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 – 372.325
BEELS 7-2018, amend filed 07/11/2018, effective 07/11/2018
BEELS 6-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-4-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0040 Examination Subversion

“Examination subversion” is the use of any means to alter the results of an examination to cause the results to inaccurately represent the competency of an examinee.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0045 Land Surveying — Practice

"Practice of land surveying" refers to ORS 672.005 and 672.007.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.005, 672.007 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0051 Land Surveying — Work

"Land surveying work" is work performed or education gained as provided in OAR 820-010-2020 after a person is 18 years old and involves work of a higher grade and responsibility than that defined as "technician work." Engineering work, not related to the practice of land surveying, is not land surveying work. Credit for land surveying work will only be given for time worked such that persons performing work for more than one entity during a given period of time will not receive multiple credit for dates worked.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 – 372.325
BEELS 1-2023, amend filed 05/11/2023, effective 05/11/2023
BEELS 3-2022, temporary amend filed 11/18/2022, effective 11/18/2022 through 05/16/2023
BEELS 6-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-4-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0055 Multiple Registrant

“Multiple registrant” means a person who is registered as both a land surveyor and an engineer or is registered as an engineer in two or more disciplines.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0056 Person

"Person" as used in ORS 672.007(1)(c), (2)(c), and (3)(c) and ORS 672.045 subsections (1), (2), (4), (7), and (8), means individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liablility companies, and joint stock companies.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, ORS 672.007, ORS 672.045 & ORS 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 7-2018, adopt filed 07/11/2018, effective 07/11/2018

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0057 NCEES Record

An NCEES Record is a verified compilation of information, for which NCEES is the repository, that an applicant may submit to a state licensing board as part of the licensure application process.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, ORS 672.107 & ORS 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2024, amend filed 05/14/2024, effective 05/14/2024
BEELS 3-2018, adopt filed 05/10/2018, effective 05/10/2018

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0060 Photogrammetric Mapping — Practice

"Practice of photogrammetric mapping" or "practice of photogrammetry" refers to ORS 672.002 and 672.007.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.002, 672.007 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0066 Photogrammetric — Work

"Photogrammetric work" is work performed after a person is 18 years old and involves work of a higher grade and responsibility than that defined as "technician work." Credit for photogrammetric work will only be given for time worked such that persons performing work for more than one entity during a given period of time will not receive multiple credit for dates worked. Time spent teaching photogrammetric mapping after graduation is "photogrammetric work." Work performed in conjunction with a course of study provided by a community college, college, university, or any other educational program, for which tuition or similar payment is made, credit is earned, or as a requirement of the program, will not be considered "photogrammetric work."

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 – 372.325
BEELS 6-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-4-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0070 Professional Development Hour

Professional Development Hour (PDH) is a contact hour (nominal) of instruction or presentation. The common denominator for other units of credit.

(1) 1 college semester hour equals 45 PDH.

(2) 1 college quarter hour equals 30 PDH.

(3) 1 continuing education unit equals 10 PDH.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0075 Responsible Charge

(1) "Responsible charge," as used in ORS 672.002(9), means to have supervision and control over engineering work, land surveying work, and photogrammetric mapping work, as evidenced by performing substantially the following:

(a) Establishing the manner or method by which services are rendered;

(b) Establishing quality controls for the services rendered;

(d) Reviewing designs, calculations, plans, surveys or maps;

(e) Supplying deficiencies found in or correcting errors contained in designs, calculations, plans, surveys or maps;

(f) Making changes to documents, including but not limited to, designs, plans, plats, surveys or maps; and

(g) With respect to land surveying, reviewing field evidence and making final decisions concerning the placement of survey monuments and surveyed lines.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.002 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0080 Supervision and Control

(1) "Supervision and control," as used in ORS 672.002(10), means establishing the nature of, directing and guiding the preparation of, and approving the work product and accepting responsibility for the work product, as evidenced by performing the following:

(a) Spending time directly supervising the work to assure that the person working under the licensee is familiar with the significant details of the work;

(b) Providing oversight, inspection, observation and direction regarding the work being performed;

(d) Maintaining readily accessible contact with the person providing services or performing work by direct proximity or by frequent communication about the services provided or the work performed. Communications between the licensee and persons under the licensee's supervision and control include face-to-face communications, electronic mail, and telephone communications and similar, other communications that are immediate and responsive; and

(e) Applying the licensee's seal and signature to a document.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.002 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-0085 Technician Work

"Technician work" means the time spent on work where the personal responsibility and technical knowledge required are small; that is, where the individual performance of a task, set and supervised by others, is all that is required. It shall also include all time spent in work before an applicant is 18 years old. "Technician work" does not include engineering work as described in OAR 820-005-0036, land surveying work as described in OAR 820-005-0051, or photogrammetric work as described in OAR 820-005-0066. Engineering "technician work" includes, but is not limited to, work as an inspector, a laboratory assistant, a design assistant, a survey technician, or a draftsperson. Land Surveying "technician work" includes, but is not limited to, work as a survey technician, a draftsperson, an instrument plotter, or computation work under close supervision and not requiring the exercise of judgment in survey or map design, or decisions on boundary location. Photogrammetric mapping "technician work" includes but is not limited to, work as a photogrammetric mapping technician to perform technical photogrammetric or remote sensing tasks to extract spatial data from photographic imagery, digital imagery or other remotely-sensed data under close supervision and not requiring the exercise of judgment in project design or decisions related to authoritative photogrammetric measurements.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 5-2018, minor correction filed 05/31/2018, effective 05/31/2018
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-005-1000 Acronyms

(1) ACCE — American Council for Construction Education;

(2) ANSAC — Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET;

(3) EAC — Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET;

(4) EI — Engineering Intern;

(5) FE — Fundamentals of Engineering;

(6) FLS — Fundamentals of Land Surveying;

(7) LSI — Land Surveying Intern;

(8) NCEES — National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying;

(9) ETAC — Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET;

(10) PE — Professional Engineer;

(11) PLS — Professional Land Surveyor;

(12) RPP — Registered Professional Photogrammetrist;

(13) CWRE — Certified Water Right Examiner.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Division 10 LICENSING

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-0505 Biennial Renewal of Registration or Certification

(1) Registration with the Board as a professional engineer, professional land surveyor, or professional photogrammetrist is on a biennial renewal schedule. As a condition of registration renewal, registrants must demonstrate compliance with the continuing professional development requirements in OAR 820-010-0635. Verification of completing the required professional development requirements in the renewal application and fee must be recieved by 11:59 p.m. Pacific TIme (PT) on the day of the expiration date of the registration. The biennial fee to renew a registration is described below:

(a) Professional Engineer — $230.00;

(b) Professional Land Surveyor — $230.00;

(2) Certification as a certified water right examiner is on a biennial renewal schedule. The fee must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) on the day of the expiration date of the certification. The biennial fee to renew a certification as a water right examiner is $80.00.

(3) A delinquent fee of $80.00 will be assessed on the first day following the expiration date of each registration or certification for each biennial renewal period in which renewal fee payment or verification of having timely completed the required continuing professional development hours has not been submitted.

(a) A registration or certification that is delinquent for failure to pay the renewal fee will remain in “delinquent” status until all delinquent fees that are due, and the required renewal fee, are paid.

(b) A registration or certification that is delinquent for failure to submit verification of having timely completed the required continuing professional development hours, when such hours have been completed, will remain in “delinquent” status until the delinquent fee is paid and the verification is submitted.

(c) A registration or certification that is suspended or for which renewal is refused because of failure to complete the required continuing professional development hours cannot be returned to active status or renewed until any delinquent fees and any biennial renewal fees due are paid, in addition to any conditions imposed by the Board for renewal or lifting of the suspension.

(4) Registrations in the delinquent status for a period of 5 years or more due to suspension or a refusal to renew shall not be renewed. After a registration has been delinquent for 5 years or more due to suspension or a refusal to renew, the delinquent registrant must apply for a new certificate of registration. The branches of engineering recognized by the board for a registrant who has been delinquent for 5 years or more due to suspension or a refusal to renew are those in OAR 820-010-1010(1) to (3) when the applicant has passed the examination no more than one year before applying for a new registration.

(5) Registrations in the delinquent or retired status for reasons other than due to suspension or a refusal to renew for a period of 5 years or more may not be renewed (See ORS 672.170(4)). After a registration has been delinquent or retired for five years or more, the delinquent or retired registrants must apply for a new certificate of registration, under the qualification laws and rules that are in place at the time the new application is submitted.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.168, 672.170 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2022, amend filed 05/11/2022, effective 05/11/2022
BEELS 8-2021, temporary amend filed 11/10/2021, effective 11/10/2021 through 05/08/2022
BEELS 6-2021, amend filed 09/14/2021, effective 09/14/2021
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 10-2019, temporary amend filed 12/11/2019, effective 12/11/2019 through 06/07/2020
BEELS 11-2018, amend filed 09/24/2018, effective 09/24/2018
BEELS 8-2018, temporary amend filed 07/11/2018, effective 07/11/2018 through 01/06/2019
BEELS 4-2018, amend filed 05/23/2018, effective 05/23/2018
BEELS 5-2017, f. & cert. ef. 9-15-17
BEELS 4-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-12-17
BEELS 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-16
BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15
BEELS 2-2015, f. & cert. ef. 5-21-15
BEELS 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-15
BEELS 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 5-10-12
BEELS 1-2012(Temp), f.& cert. ef. 3-16-12 thru 5-15-12
BEELS 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-11
BEELS 2-2009, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-09
BEELS 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-08

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-0510 Registrants or Certificate Holders Qualified to Practice

(1) Active registrants or certificate holders authorized to engage in the professional practice of engineering, land surveying, photogrammetric mapping, or the professional activities of a certified water right examiner as defined in ORS Chapter 537 and OAR chapter 690, and who are current with regards to payment of application and biennial renewal fees and continuing Professional Development Hour (PDH) requirements, if applicable, may practice in their respective professions. These registrants maintain an “active status.”

(2) Registrants or certificate holders with a “pending” status are authorized to engage in the professional practice of engineering, land surveying, photogrammetric mapping, or the professional activities of a certified water right examiner as defined in ORS Chapter 537 and OAR chapter 690.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 672.255(1)(g).
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.020(1), 672.025(1), 672.028(1) & 672.045(1)
BEELS 4-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-12-17
BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15
BEELS 2-2009, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-09
BEELS 5-2007, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-07

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-0520 Registrants or Certificate Holders Not Qualified to Practice

Registrants or certificate holders who are delinquent, retired, inactive, suspended or revoked by the Board, are not authorized to engage in the professional practice of engineering, land surveying, photogrammetric mapping, or the professional activities of a certified water right examiner as defined in ORS Chapter 537 and OAR chapter 690. Except as provided in section (2), registrants or certificate holders who are delinquent, retired, inactive, suspended or revoked may not hold out as professional engineers, professional land surveyors, professional photogrammetrists, or certified water right examiners.

(1) Delinquent registrants or certificate holders. Registrants or certificate holders become delinquent because they fail, within a period of five years from the renewal date, to renew their certificate of registration or to pay their renewal or delinquent fees, or satisfy the required PDH units. A delinquent registrant or certificate holder, who is not subject to suspension or revocation of registration, or PDH audit may return to active status:

(a) Upon application to the Board;

(b) By paying any delinquent renewal fee required by OAR 820-080-0010;

(d) By completing and submitting proof of completion on a form approved by the Board of all delinquent PDH units, at a rate of 15 PDH units per year delinquent.

(2) Delinquent registrants who are subject to suspension of registration must comply with all terms of the Final Order of Suspension of Registration issued against them and, if suspension of registration was not related to registration delinquency, must also comply with subsection (1) of this rule, in order to return to active status.

(3) Delinquent registrants who are subject to revocation of registration must reapply for registration and have complied with subsection (1) of this rule, in order for their registration applications to be considered.

(4) Retired registrants or certificate holders. Registrants or certificate holders may retire once they notify the Board that they are not providing engineering, land surveying, photogrammetric mapping services, or professional activities of a certified water right examiner to the public and they request retired status. Registrants or certificate holders who are retired may not use their seal. However, retired registrants may sign documents, listing after their name the designation "PE (Retired)," "SE (Retired)," "PLS (Retired)," "Photogrammetrist (Retired)," or “CWRE (Retired),” as appropriate. A retired registrant or certificate holder may, within a period of 5 years from retirement, return to active status:

(a) Upon application to the Board,

(b) By paying the reinstatement fee required by OAR 820-080-0010;

(d) By satisfying and submitting proof of completion on a form approved by the Board of 15 PDH units per year for each year (or part of a year) retired.

(5) Inactive registrants or certificate holders. Registrants or certificate holders may place their license or certification on inactive status, upon application to the Board, if the registrant or certificate holder maintains a current registration or certification in another jurisdiction. An inactive registrant or certificate holder may return to active status at any time:

(a) Upon application to the Board;

(b) By demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Board that the registrant or certificate holder has maintained active status in good standing of the same registration or certification in another U.S. jurisdiction throughout the period the registrant or certificate holder has been in inactive status in Oregon;

(d) By paying the biennial renewal fee required by OAR 820-010-0505; and

(e) By satisfying and submitting proof of completion on a form approved by the Board of 30 PDH units within two years preceding application, except for certificate holders, who must satisfy and submit proof of completing 10 PDH units within two years preceding application.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 672.255(1)(g)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.170(4), 672.180 & 672.255(1)(g)
BEELS 4-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-12-17
BEELS 8-2016, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-16
BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15
BEELS 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-15
BEELS 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 3-13-13
BEELS 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 5-10-12
BEELS 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-11
BEELS 2-2009, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-09
BEELS 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 7-9-08
BEELS 5-2007, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-07

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-0530 United States Military Registrants

(1) Upon written request, biennial renewal fees and continuing professional development units may be waived while a registrant holding a registration to practice engineering, land surveying, photogrammetry, or certified water right examination in Oregon is on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States.

(2) An active duty registrant with the Armed Forces of the United States may return a registration to its former status upon written notification to the Board within 60 days of the date of honorable discharge. Former status will be restored by satisfying and submitting proof of completion of 15 PDH units per year for each year (or part of a year) in active military status on the Continuing Professional Development Organizational Form. Biennial renewal fees will not be required until the biennial renewal period following the date of honorable discharge.

(3) If a registrant fails to notify the Board in writing within 60 days from the date of honorable discharge, or within the registration biennial renewal period in which the honorable discharge becomes effective, whichever is the longer period of time, that person may be subject to fees, including late-payment fees, assessed by the Board or other registration requirements in accordance with ORS Chapter 672.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 408.450 & 672.255(1)(g)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.020(1), 672.025(1), 672.028(1) & 672.045(1)
BEELS 3-2024, amend filed 09/11/2024, effective 09/11/2024
BEELS 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 5-10-12
BEELS 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-10

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-0610 Certificates

Certificates shall be of a design approved by the Board. These shall bear on their face a notation stating that the registrant is qualified to practice land surveying, photogrammetry, engineering, especially qualified in a particular branch, or to engage in the professional activities of a certified water right examiner as defined in ORS Chapter 537 and OAR chapter 690; this qualification having been determined by a written examination.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
BEELS 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-10
BEELS 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-13-05
EE 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-92
EE 20, f. & ef. 12-15-77
EE 16, f. 3-5-74, ef. 3-25-74
EE 13, f. 3-29-72, ef. 4-15-72

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-0615 Posting of Certificates

Registrants doing business with the public on their own account, or as consultants, or otherwise where appropriate shall keep their renewal certificates issued by the Board posted conspicuously in their places of business, where the public can readily examine said certificates. It is the registrants’ responsibility to ensure that their certificate is valid.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.225
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 5-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-16
EE 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-92
EE 20, f. & ef. 12-15-77
EE 13, f. 3-29-72, ef. 4-15-72

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-0635 Continuing Professional Development

The purpose of professional development requirements is to demonstrate a continuing level of competency of professional engineers, land surveyors, and photogrammetrists.

(1) Requirements:

(a) Every registrant is required to obtain 30 professional development hour (PDH) units during each biennial registration period and in order to renew for the next biennial registration period.

(b) Registrants who are licensed for part of a registration period of six months or greater shall obtain a prorated amount of required PDH.

(c) Registrants who are licensed for part of a registration period of less than six months, and not under registration discipline, are not required to obtain PDH for that registration period.

(d) Every registrant shall report PDH units to the Board with the renewal application and fee. The renewal application must be completed in its entirety.

(e) Supporting documentation to verify the PDH units recorded with the renewal application must be submitted to the Board office when requested to participate in an audit. Supporting documentation may include, but is not limited to:

(A) Completion certificate(s);

(B) Paid receipt(s);

(D) Other documents supporting evidence of attendance.

(f) Supporting documentation must be submitted to the Board in English or translated to English.

(g) Records must be retained for five (5) years.

(2) PDH units must be obtained in qualifying activities related to the individual’s registration. A qualifying activity is any course or activity with a clear purpose and objective which improves, or expands the skills and knowledge relevant to the registrant’s field of practice or practices.

(3) Non-qualifying activities may include, but are not limited to:

(a) Regular employment;

(b) Real estate licensing courses;

(d) Personal self improvement;

(e) Service club meetings or activities;

(f) Equipment demonstrations or trade show displays;

(g) Topics not relevant to engineering, land surveying, or photogrammetry professions;

(h) Enrollment without attendance at courses, seminars, etc.

(i) Repetitive attendance at the same course;

(j) Repetitive teaching of the same course;

(k) Attending committee meetings or general business meetings of any organization;

(l) Taking professional or required examinations.

(4) Units — The conversion of other units of credit to PDH units is as follows:

(a) 1 College Semester hour equals 45 PDH;

(b) 1 College Quarter hour equals 30 PDH;

(5) Sources of PDH units — One (1) PDH unit may be obtained for each contact hour of instruction or presentation. Unless otherwise noted, there is no maximum amount of PDH units a registrant may earn per biennial registration period. Sources of PDH units include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Successful completion of college courses;

(b) Successful completion of short courses, tutorials, correspondence, web based courses, televised and videotaped courses;

(d) Teaching or instructing a course, seminar, or workshop one time only. (This does not apply to full-time faculty teaching college courses);

(e) Authoring or co-authoring published papers, articles or books. Maximum of 10 PDH units per biennial registration period;

(f) Active participation in professional or technical society, committee, or board. Maximum of 8 PDH units per biennial registration period;

(g) Self study. Maximum of 6 PDH units per biennial registration period;

(h) Mentoring of engineering, land surveying, or photogrammetry topics to a nonregistered individual not under your supervision. Maximum of 10 PDH units per biennial registration period;

(i) Non-technical educational activities related to the registrant’s employment;

(j) Developing, writing, or scoring an engineering, land surveying, or photogrammetric mapping examination for licensure or certification. Maximum of 15 PDH units per biennial registration period.

(k) Participation in a student engineering, land surveying, or photogrammetric mapping competition. Maximum of 10 PDH units per biennial registration period.

(6) Determination of Credit — The Board has final authority with respect to approval of courses, credit, PDH units for courses and other methods of earning credit.

(a) The Board will approve without listing courses which are sponsored by nationally recognized technical societies and those technical societies listed in 820-001-0000(4)(b)(A) through (E) and (4)(c)(A) through (H).

(b) Credit determination for activities is the responsibility of the registrant and is subject to review by the Board.

(7) If a registrant exceeds the requirement in any registration period, a maximum of 15 PDH units in courses/activities may be carried forward into the next registration period.

(8) In the event a registrant holds a license in another state that has a lesser PDH requirement than Oregon or no PDH requirement, the registrant will need to satisfy Oregon's 30 PDH requirement to renew the Oregon license.

(9) Multiple Registrants. The number of PDH units required shall remain a total of 30 PDH per registration period for persons who hold registration as an engineer, land surveyor, and/or photogrammetrist.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.375
BEELS 3-2025, amend filed 05/15/2025, effective 05/15/2025
BEELS 3-2018, amend filed 05/10/2018, effective 05/10/2018
BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15
BEELS 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 3-13-13
BEELS 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-11
BEELS 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-10
BEELS 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 5-15-09
BEELS 5-2007, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-07
BEELS 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 4-5-07
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
BEELS 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-13-05
BEELS 1-2003, f. & cert. ef. 1-28-03
BEELS 3-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-02
BEELS 5-2000, f. & cert. ef. 10-19-00
BEELS 2-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-17-00

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-0715 Construction Contractors Offering Engineering

(1) For the purpose of this rule, the following definitions apply:

(a) "Offering services" means manifesting a willingness to provide services, either orally or in writing, such that another person may reasonably believe that their assent to the services is invited and will establish an agreement.

(b) "Appurtenant" services are those services that relate to the construction trade, which include constructing, altering, repairing, or improving real estate.

(2) The engineer registration requirements of ORS 672.002 to 672.325 do not prevent a construction contractor from offering services constituting the practice of engineering when all of the following conditions are met:

(a) The construction contractor holds an active license under ORS 701;

(b) The services offered by the construction contractor, constituting the practice of engineering, are appurtenant to construction services to be provided by the contractor;

(c) The services constituting the practice of engineering are performed by an engineer or engineers registered under ORS 672.002 to 672.325; and

(d) The offer by the construction contractor discloses in writing that the contractor is not an engineer and identifies the registered engineer or engineers that will perform the services constituting the practice of engineering.

(3) An engineer performing or identified as an engineer that will perform the services constituting the practice of engineering as provided in subsection (2) of this rule must notify the Board in writing, within thirty (30) days if, after the contractor is retained by the owner, the engineer ceases to provide engineering services identified in the offer by the construction contractor.

(4) Construction contractors who violate any provision of this rule may be practicing engineering or using an engineer title in violation of ORS 672.020 and 672.045. As such, the contractor may be subject, under 672.325, to sanctions and civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 3-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-02

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-0730 Use of Title if Registered in Other Jurisdiction

(1) A person who is not registered in Oregon as a professional engineer, but holds a substantially equivalent unexpired certificate of registration in another state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country, may not use the titles, “professional engineer,” “registered professional engineer,” or any of their abbreviations or derivations unless the jurisdiction(s) in which they are registered is written/printed after the title so as not to mislead the public regarding their credentials.

(2) Other than as described in subsection (1) of this rule, no person may hold themselves out as a professional engineer in Oregon by use of the title “professional engineer,” “registered professional engineer,” or any of their abbreviations or derivatives;

(3) Unless registered as a professional engineer in Oregon, no person may offer to practice professional engineering or engage in the practice of professional engineering, irrespective of how the person is titled or designated.

(4) A person who is not registered in Oregon as a professional land surveyor, but holds a substantially equivalent unexpired certificate of registration in another state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country, may not use the titles, “professional land surveyor,” “registered professional land surveyor,” or any of their abbreviations or derivations unless the jurisdiction(s) in which they are registered is written/printed after the title so as not to mislead the public regarding their credentials.

(5) Other than as described in subsection (4) of this rule, no persons may hold themselves out as a professional land surveyor in Oregon by use of the title “professional land surveyor,” “registered professional land surveyor,” or any of their abbreviations or derivatives, in any commercial context or in relation to the offer or provision of professional land surveyor services.

(6) Unless registered as a professional land surveyor in Oregon, no person may offer to practice land surveying or engage in the practice of land surveying, irrespective of how the person is titled or designated.

(7) A person who is not registered in Oregon as a professional photogrammetrist, but holds a substantially equivalent unexpired certificate of registration in another state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country, may not use the titles, “professional photogrammetrist,” "registered photogrammetrist" or any of their abbreviations or derivations unless the jurisdiction(s) in which they are registered is written/printed after the title so as not to mislead the public regarding their credentials.

(8) Other than as described in subsection (7) of this rule, no persons may hold themselves out as a professional photogrammetrist in Oregon by use of the titles “professional photogrammetrist,” "registered photogrammetrist" or any abbreviations or derivatives, in any commercial context or in relation to the offer or provision of professional photogrammetric mapping services.

(9) Unless registered as a professional photogrammetrist in Oregon, no person may offer to practice photogrammetric mapping or engage in the practice of photogrammetric mapping, irrespective of how the person is titled or designated.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 672.007, 672.020 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2021, amend filed 01/12/2021, effective 01/12/2021
BEELS 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-15
BEELS 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 5-10-12

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-1000 Qualifications for Registration as a Professional Engineer

In order to qualify for registration as a Professional Engineer in Oregon, an applicant for registration must provide all of the following:

(1) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of passing or having previously passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination administered by NCEES.

(2) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of passing or having previously passed a Principles and Practice of Engineering examination:

(a) Administered by NCEES, in one or more branches of engineering recognized by the Board; or,

(b) Administered by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists in:

(A) the Geotechnical branch of engineering; or,

(B) the Civil branch of engineering, 1973 examination only; or,

(3) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of having obtained a Board approved combination of education and experience.

(4) Application must include all of the following:

(a) A completed Registration Application form.

(b) Proof of successful passage of the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination. For Fundamentals of Engineering examinations passed before October 2010, if the Applicant did not pass the examination in Oregon, official verification must be provided by the NCEES licensing jurisdiction. For Fundamentals of Engineering examinations passed in October 2010 or later, the Board will verify passage with NCEES.

(c) Proof of successful passage of an approved NCEES examination, the California Geotechnical engineering examination, effective September 30, 2018 - the California Civil engineering examination administered in 1973, or approved Oregon-specific Principles and Practice of Engineering examination. For NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering examinations passed before October 2010, if the Applicant did not pass the examination in Oregon, official verification must be provided by the NCEES licensing jurisdiction. For NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering examinations passed in October 2010 or later, the Board will verify passage with NCEES.

(A) Registration will be available only in the branch for which Applicant was examined; and

(B) Registration will be available only in a branch of engineering recognized by the Board.

(C) For applicants who passed an NCEES PE exam before October 2010 in a jurisdiction that does not maintain complete exam records, the Board may, upon written application, waive the branch requirement if passage of an approved NCEES PE examination can otherwise be concluded.

(d) Official transcripts of degree or coursework credentials. Official transcripts must show the degree and date awarded. For degrees or coursework not from an ABET accredited program (or, for a four-year baccalaureate construction engineering management program, not from an ACCE accredited program), an NCEES evaluation of the degree or coursework must be provided. The cost of any NCEES Credentials Evaluation must be borne by the Applicant.

(e) A completed Experience Details form describing active practice in engineering work, as defined in OAR 820-005-0036.

(f) Five references from individuals with knowledge of the Applicant’s technician work or engineering work:

(A) All five references must attest to the Applicant’s ability, professional experience, or both. All five references must complete the Reference Details form provided by the Board.

(B) All of the Applicant’s qualifying engineering work must be verified by at least one reference with direct supervision of that work.

(C) Notwithstanding subsection (4)(f)(B) of this rule, if the Applicant has held active PE registration in any NCEES jurisdiction for at least 6 years, qualifying engineering work performed in an NCEES jurisdiction in which the Applicant was licensed may be verified by a reference who was a registered PE in any NCEES jurisdiction at the time the work was performed and who is familiar with the Applicant’s qualifying engineering work.

(D) At least three of the five references must hold active Professional Engineer registration in a jurisdiction with NCEES membership.

(E) The Board may, for good cause and upon written application, reduce the number of references required for an Applicant.

(g) For Applicants holding an NCEES Record, in lieu of providing the items listed under (b) to (f) of this subsection, the Applicant may release the Applicant’s NCEES Record, if any, to the Board.

(h) Any and all professional disciplinary records of the Applicant, including but not limited to final orders, letters of reprimand, stipulations, and settlement agreements.

(i) The required application fee(s).

(5) Fundamentals of Engineering Exemption. Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (4) of this rule, an Applicant who has held valid registration as a Professional Engineer in another jurisdiction for 25 years or more may make a written request for a waiver from having to provide evidence of having passed a Fundamentals of Engineering examination in order to qualify for registration as a Professional Engineer in Oregon.

(6) Oregon Registrants Qualifying in Additional Branches of Engineering. A registrant who is seeking recognition of special qualification in more than one branch of engineering recognized by the Board under OAR 820-010-1010 must provide:

(a) Proof of successful passage of the NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering examination or the Oregon Specific examination, for each additional branch; and,

(b) The required fees.

(7) For applicants who are applying after their Oregon registration is revoked, or delinquent for 5 years or more due to refusal to renew or suspension, the branches of professional engineering recognized by the Board are those in OAR 820-010-1010(1) to (3) when the applicant has passed the examination no more than one year before applying for a new registration.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 4-2025, amend filed 05/21/2025, effective 05/22/2025
BEELS 1-2025, amend filed 01/14/2025, effective 01/14/2025
BEELS 3-2023, amend filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 10-2019, temporary amend filed 12/11/2019, effective 12/11/2019 through 06/07/2020
BEELS 7-2019, amend filed 10/02/2019, effective 10/02/2019
BEELS 6-2019, temporary amend filed 05/20/2019, effective 05/20/2019 through 11/15/2019
BEELS 2-2019, amend filed 01/14/2019, effective 01/14/2019
BEELS 12-2018, amend filed 11/15/2018, effective 11/15/2018
BEELS 9-2018, temporary amend filed 09/17/2018, effective 09/17/2018 through 03/15/2019
BEELS 3-2018, amend filed 05/10/2018, effective 05/10/2018
BEELS 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-17
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-1010 Principles and Practice of Engineering Examinations

NCEES Examinations. The uniform, national examinations are written and scored by the NCEES.

(1) The NCEES-examined branches of professional engineering recognized by the Board are:

(a) Agricultural (Agricultural and Biological Engineering NCEES examination).

(b) Building Systems (Architectural Engineering NCEES examination).

(d) Civil.

(e) Control Systems.

(f) Electrical (Electrical and Computer Engineering NCEES examination).

(g) Environmental.

(h) Fire Protection.

(i) Industrial and Systems.

(j) Manufacturing (for applicants that passed the NCEES manufacturing examination between 1993 – 2005).

(k) Mechanical.

(l) Metallurgical (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering NCEES examination).

(m) Mining and Mineral Processing (NCEES Mining/Mineral examination).

(n) Naval Architecture and Marine.

(o) Nuclear.

(p) Petroleum.

(q) PE Structural (for applicants that passed the NCEES PE Structural examination beginning April 2024).

(2) California state-specific examinations approved and California-examined branches of professional engineering recognized:

(a) Civil, effective September 30, 2018. (For applicants who passed the California state Civil examination administered in 1973).

(b) Geotechnical. Before sitting for the California Geotechnical Engineering Examination, an exam candidate must;

(A) Complete a pre-registration form approved by the OSBEELS; and

(B) Submit a check or money order to the OSBEELS, payable to "California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists" for the geotechnical examination fee required by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists at the time of application.

(3) Oregon Specific Examinations. The Oregon Specific examinations are written, scored, and administered by the Board.

(a) Oregon and Washington examination branches recognized by the Board are:

(A) Acoustical (for applicants that passed the Oregon Specific Acoustical engineering examination prior to October 2015).

(B) Forest. (including for applicants that passed the Oregon Specific Logging examination, the Washington Logging examination or the Washington Forest examination, and for applicants that passed the joint Oregon/Washington forestry examination).

(b) To sit for the Forest Engineering Examination, a completed Examination Application and required examination fee must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) on February 1.

(c) To withdraw from the Forest Engineering Examination, and forward the Examination form and examination fees to the following year, a written request to withdraw and forward the Examination form and examination fees must be received by the Board offices no later than March 1. Examination forms and fees may only be forwarded upon withdrawal once. After one withdrawal, the original Examination form will no longer be forwarded and examination fees will not be forwarded or refunded.

(d) To withdraw from the Forest Engineering Examination without forwarding, and request a refund of the fees, a written request to withdraw and for the fees to be refunded must be received by the Board offices no later than March 1. After one withdrawal, examination fees will not be refunded.

(e) The cutoff score for the Forest Engineering Examination is70 points out of 100 points.

(f) Examinees may request reasonable accommodations to the examination’s administration.

(A) Reasonable accommodations will be provided for examinees who have a documented disability within the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for examinees whose religious convictions prohibit them from testing on the scheduled examination dates.

(B) Requests for reasonable accommodations must be submitted on the Board approved form, and accompanied by supporting documentation, by the deadline of February 1.

(g) The Board may change or cancel an examination administration due to a natural disaster, an emergency declaration, or at the Board's discretion.

(4) Review of Examinations. With respect to the Forest Engineering Examinations administered by the Board, the Applicant may submit a written request to review the Applicant's own examination results. The Board will allow a two-hour examination review when the Applicant failed the examination and the Applicant achieved a score within five points of the cutoff score. With respect to such reviews;

(a) The Applicant may examine the test booklet, solution pamphlet and answer key.

(b) The Forest Engineering Examination applicant may review the examination on only one occasion. The Board will prescribe a time and place for the review. Applicants must notify the Board at least five days before the scheduled date that they review their examinations. Applicants who fail to review their examination at the prescribed time and place will not be allowed to reschedule a review of the examination.

(d) Except as allowed by the Board for persons requiring disability assistance, no person may accompany the Applicant during the examination review.

(e) The Applicant will not take any materials into nor remove any materials from the location where the examination review is conducted.

(f) The Applicant may prepare and submit a written request for rescoring the Applicant's examination, provided that the Applicant's score otherwise satisfies the requirements of this section, while at the location where the examination review is conducted.

(5) The Board may rescore an essay response for a qualified applicant if the applicant demonstrates, in writing, sufficient technical justification that their solution deserves reconsideration. The Board's rescore determination is final and not subject to further review. An applicant requesting the Board to rescore an examination must submit a complete written request within the two-hour timeframe.

(6) Oregon Specific Examination Subversion.

(a) An application of any Applicant who is under investigation by the Board for examination subversion, as defined in OAR 820-005-0040, will not be considered by the Board until the investigation and any ensuing disciplinary action are complete.

(b) An Applicant who the Board determines has committed examination subversion is subject to imposition of civil penalties and denial of registration. A Registrant who the Board determines has committed examination subversion is subject to imposition of civil penalties and suspension or revocation of registration.

(7) For applicants whose Oregon registration has been revoked, or delinquent for 5 years or more due to refusal to renew or suspension, the branches of professional engineering recognized by the Board are those in subsections 1 to 3 of this rule when the applicant has passed the examination no more than one year before applying for a new registration.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 3-2023, amend filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023
BEELS 2-2022, amend filed 09/13/2022, effective 09/13/2022
BEELS 1-2021, amend filed 01/12/2021, effective 01/12/2021
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 1-2020, amend filed 01/17/2020, effective 01/17/2020
BEELS 8-2019, temporary amend filed 10/03/2019, effective 10/03/2019 through 03/30/2020
BEELS 7-2019, amend filed 10/02/2019, effective 10/02/2019
BEELS 6-2019, temporary amend filed 05/20/2019, effective 05/20/2019 through 11/15/2019
BEELS 3-2018, amend filed 05/10/2018, effective 05/10/2018
BEELS 1-2018, temporary amend filed 01/10/2018, effective 01/10/2018 through 07/08/2018
BEELS 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-17
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-1020 Education and Experience Requirements for Registration as a Professional Engineer

The following combinations of education and experience may be used to satisfy subsection (3) of OAR 820-010-1000 (Qualifications for Registration as a Professional Engineer):

(1) Accredited Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering or Construction Engineering Management, and Four Years of Experience.

(a) Graduation from:

(A) EAC of ABET accredited baccalaureate of engineering degree program;

(B) ETAC of ABET accredited baccalaureate of engineering degree program; or

(D) A baccalaureate of engineering degree program recognized under the bilateral agreement between Engineers Canada and ABET; and

(b) Experience.

(A) For an applicant who has held active engineering registration in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership for zero to six years, four years of active practice in engineering work as defined in OAR 820-005-0036, in the Applicant’s area of competence, and under the direction and supervision of a registered professional engineer;

(B) For an applicant who has held active engineering registration in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership for six years or more, four years of active practice in engineering work while registered as a Professional Engineer in that jurisdiction; or,

(C) For an applicant with an accredited baccalaureate degree in engineering whose area of competence is found under ORS 672.005(1)(c) to (f), and who has held active engineering registration in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership for zero to six years, four years of active practice in the Applicant's area of competence and under the direction and supervision of a registered professional engineer or registered professional land surveyor.

(c) Graduation from a post-baccalaureate degree program in engineering, from a college or university that offers an EAC of ABET accredited undergraduate program in a discipline similar to that of the post-baccalaureate degree program, may be substituted for one year of the engineering work experience required in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(d) Experience in academic instruction with full-time faculty status in an ABET accredited baccalaureate of engineering program, or in a post-baccalaureate engineering program with a corresponding ABET accredited baccalaureate of engineering program, may be substituted for no more than two years of the engineering work experience required in paragraph (b) of this rule. The academic instruction experience must be the teaching of engineering courses at the junior level or above to qualify under this paragraph.

(e) Education and experience described in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this rule, when combined, may be substituted for no more than two years of engineering work experience.

(2) Accredited Two Year Degrees, Specified Coursework, and Four Years of Experience.

(a) Graduation from:

(A) ETAC of ABET accredited two-year Engineering Technology program that includes:

(i) A total of at least 64 semester or 96 quarter hours;

(ii) At least 32 semester or 48 quarter hours in technical courses that cover skills and knowledge of appropriate methods, procedures, and techniques, as well as provide experience in established engineering procedures;

(iii) At least 16 semester or 24 quarter total hours in: math and science that include 4 semester or 6 quarter hours in basic sciences (physics, chemistry, earth and life sciences) and 8 semester or 12 quarter hours in mathematics (not including courses in computer programming or courses below the level of college algebra);

(iv) At least 9 semester or 13 quarter hours in social sciences, humanities and communications; or

(B) ETAC of ABET accredited two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program in Engineering Technology that includes:

(i) A total of at least 64 semester or 96 quarter hours;

(iv) At least 9 semester or 13 quarter hours in social sciences, humanities and communications; and

(b) Completion of additional course work in the Applicant’s degree program, identified in subsection (2)(a) of this rule, or from another ABET accredited program, consisting of 21 semester or 32 quarter hours in at least six of the nine following subjects: Differential Equations, Physics, Statistics, Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Electrical Fundamentals, and Strength of Materials; and

(3) Accredited Two Year Degrees and Six Years of Experience.

(a) Graduation from:

(A) ETAC of ABET accredited two-year Engineering Technology program that includes:

(i) A total of at least 64 semester or 96 quarter hours;

(iv) At least 9 semester or 13 quarter hours in social sciences, humanities and communications; or

(B) ETAC of ABET accredited two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program in Engineering Technology that includes:

(i) A total of at least 64 semester or 96 quarter hours;

(iv) At least 9 semester or 13 quarter hours in social sciences, humanities and communications; and

(b) Experience.

(A) For an applicant who has held active engineering registration in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership for zero to six years, six years of active practice in engineering work as defined in OAR 820-005-0036, in the Applicant’s area of competence, and under the direction and supervision of a registered professional engineer; or

(B) For an applicant who has held active engineering registration in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership for six years or more, six years of active practice in engineering work while registered as a Professional Engineer in that jurisdiction.

(4) Graduate Degree in Engineering and Four Years of Experience.

(a) Graduation from:

(A) A graduate degree program in engineering at a college or university that offers an EAC of ABET accredited undergraduate degree in the same program as the graduate degree; or

(B) A graduate degree in a dual-program in engineering or multiple-program in engineering at a college or university that offers an EAC of ABET accredited undergraduate degree in at least one of the same programs as the graduate degree, and the Board determines the course work completed in the graduate degree under review is substantially equivalent to the subjects covered in one of the corresponding, EAC of ABET accredited, undergraduate programs at the same college or university;

(b) Completion of 21 semester or 32 quarter hours of engineering related technical course work, which must include at least six of the nine following subjects: Differential Equations, Physics, Statistics, Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Electrical Fundamentals, and Strength of Materials, and the coursework must be completed in:

(A) A graduate program or programs as described in paragraph (a) of this rule or another graduate program at a college or university that offers an EAC of ABET accredited undergraduate degree program in the same program as that graduate degree;

(B) An ABET accredited undergraduate degree program; or

(C) An undergraduate program that is not ABET accredited if the coursework submitted is accompanied by official documentation of transfer equivalency from an ABET accredited undergraduate program; and

(5) NCEES Credentials Evaluation - Equivalent and Four Years of Experience.

(a) As of January 1, 2018, completion of course work, not accredited by ABET, if the course work is evaluated by NCEES Credential Evaluations (The cost of any NCEES Credentials Evaluation must be borne by the Applicant), and NCEES determines that the course work is equivalent to the educational requirements of the NCEES Engineering Education Standard; and

(b) Four years of active practice in engineering work as defined in OAR 820-005-0036, in the Applicant’s area of competence, and under the direction and supervision of a registered professional engineer; or four years of active practice in engineering work while registered in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership.

(c) If not used to satisfy subsection (a) of this rule, graduation from a post-baccalaureate degree program in engineering, from a college or university that offers an EAC of ABET accredited undergraduate program in a discipline similar to that of the post-baccalaureate degree program, may be substituted for one year of the experience required in subsection (b) of the rule.

(6) NCEES Credentials Evaluation - Not Equivalent.

(a) As of January 1, 2018, completion of course work not accredited by ABET, evaluated by NCEES Credential Evaluations but determined by NCEES not to be equivalent to the requirements of the NCEES Engineering Education Standard, may be considered toward qualifying an Applicant for registration. The Applicant provides evidence of a combination of education and experience that totals 12 years. The cost of any NCEES Credentials Evaluation must be borne by the Applicant.

(b) The amount of education that may be substituted for experience under subsection (6)(a) of this rule is as provided in Exhibit 2-a; [Exhibit not included. See ED NOTE.]

(c) When relying on course work credit that has been evaluated by NCEES Credential Evaluations but determined by NCEES not to be equivalent to the requirements of the NCEES Engineering Education Standard, an Applicant must also demonstrate that the Applicant's Board-credited course work, when combined with the Applicant's engineering work, is equivalent to 12 years of qualifying experience.

(d) Qualifying experience under this subsection is:

(A) Active practice in engineering work as defined in OAR 820-005-0036, in the Applicant’s area of competence, and under the direction and supervision of a registered professional engineer; or

(B) Active practice in engineering work while registered in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership.

(7) Military Experience and Training.

(a) Military experience and training may be considered as qualifying for the required education and experience under this rule if:

(A) It is verified by a Joint Services Transcript (JST) provided to the Board directly from the JST Operations Center, and the Board determines the experience and training is substantially equivalent to the education and experience listed in subsections (1), (2), (3) or (4) of this rule; or

(B) For experience and training obtained in the United States Air Force, the applicant provides the Board with the following, and the Board determines the experience and training is substantially equivalent to the education and experience listed in subsections (1), (2), (3) or (4) of this rule:

(i) An official transcript sent directly from the Community College of the Air Force or Air University; and

(ii) Official documentation from the United States Air Force of any military experience the applicant believes is relevant.

(b) Military experience and training that is not determined to be substantially equivalent to the education and experience listed in subsections (1), (2), (3) or (4) of this rule may be considered toward qualifying an Applicant for registration to the extent that the experience and training involves engineering principles or qualifies as experience.

(c) The Board will determine the amount of educational credit, if any, the military training and experience will be given towards qualifying the Applicant for registration as a Professional Engineer.

(d) If applying with military training and experience, whether by qualifying military experience alone, a combination of educational credit and qualifying military experience, or a combination of educational credit, qualifying military experience, and qualifying non-military experience, an Applicant must demonstrate that the Applicant’s training and experience is equivalent to a total of 12 years of qualifying experience. For example, an Applicant who is granted two years of credit for military training and experience under this subsection, must demonstrate 10 years of qualifying education, experience, or both outside of the military.

(e) Qualifying experience under this subsection is:

(A) For an applicant who has held active engineering registration in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership for zero to six years, active practice in engineering work as defined in OAR 820-005-0036, in the Applicant’s area of competence, and under the direction and supervision of a registered professional engineer;

(B) For an applicant who has held active engineering registration in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership for six years or more, active practice in engineering work while registered as a Professional Engineer in that jurisdiction.

(8) Experience Only.

(a) 12 years of qualifying experience.

(b) Qualifying experience under this subsection is:

(A) For an applicant who has held active registration as a professional engineer in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership for zero to six years, active practice in engineering work as defined in OAR 820-005-0036, in the Applicant’s area of competence, and under the direction and supervision of a registered professional engineer; or

(B) For an applicant who has held active registration as a professional engineer in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership for six years or more, active practice in engineering work while registered as a Professional Engineer in that jurisdiction.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2021, amend filed 01/12/2021, effective 01/12/2021
BEELS 4-2020, temporary amend filed 07/17/2020, effective 07/17/2020 through 01/12/2021
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 2-2019, amend filed 01/14/2019, effective 01/14/2019
BEELS 11-2018, amend filed 09/24/2018, effective 09/24/2018
BEELS 8-2018, temporary amend filed 07/11/2018, effective 07/11/2018 through 01/06/2019
BEELS 7-2018, amend filed 07/11/2018, effective 07/11/2018
BEELS 3-2018, amend filed 05/10/2018, effective 05/10/2018
BEELS 4-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-12-17
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-1031 Application for Temporary License as a Professional Engineer for Military Spouse or Domestic Partner

(1) “Military spouse or domestic partner” means a spouse or domestic partner of an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to Oregon.

(2) A qualifying military spouse or domestic partner shall be granted a temporary, nonrenewable registration as a professional engineer, valid until the earliest of the following:

(a) Two years from issuance;

(b) The date the spouse of the temporary license holder completes their term of military service in Oregon; or

(3) To qualify for registration as a professional engineer under this rule, the military spouse or domestic partner must:

(a) Be married to, or in a domestic partnership with, a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station located in Oregon by official active duty military order;

(b) Currently hold registration as a professional engineer in a state of the United States of America;

(c) Be in good standing in the state where the registration as a professional engineer is held. Good standing, for purposes of this rule, means: the professional engineer’s registration in the state used to meet subsection (3)(b) of this rule must not be subject to any restrictions, limitations, or pending, current, or prior discipline, and is current with respect to all required, continuing professional development; and

(d) Demonstrate competency by:

(A) Providing official verification that the applicant has never had registration as a professional engineer revoked in any NCEES jurisdiction;

(B) Providing official verification that the applicant is not currently under professional discipline for incompetence, negligence, or gross negligence in any state where the applicant holds registration as a professional engineer.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 672.255, ORS 670.310 & HB 3030 / SB 688
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2026, amend filed 05/13/2026, effective 05/13/2026
BEELS 3-2021, adopt filed 04/28/2021, effective 04/28/2021

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-2000 Qualifications for Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor

In order to qualify for registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in Oregon, an applicant for registration must provide all of the following:

(1) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of passing or having previously passed the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination administered by NCEES.

(2) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of passing or having previously passed a Board approved Principles and Practice of Land Surveying examination administered by NCEES.

(3) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of passing or having previously passed an Oregon specific four-hour land surveying examination, approved by the Board and covering the United States Public Land Survey system, Oregon laws relating to land surveying, and other matters as determined by the Board. For applicants whose Oregon registration has been revoked, or delinquent for 5 years or more due to refusal to renew or suspension, the Oregon specific four-hour land surveying examination approved by the Board is the examination referenced in OAR 820-010-2010 when the applicant has passed the examination no more than one year before applying for a new registration.

(4) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of having obtained a Board approved combination of education and experience.

(5) Application must include all of the following:

(a) A completed Registration Application form.

(b) Proof of successful passage of the NCEES Fundamentals of Land Surveying Examination. For Fundamentals of Land Surveying examinations passed before October 2010, if the Applicant did not pass the examination in Oregon, official verification must be provided by the NCEES licensing jurisdiction. For Fundamentals of Land Surveying examinations passed in October 2010 or later, the Board will verify passage with NCEES.

(c) Official verification of successful passage of a Board approved NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying examination. For NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying examinations passed before October 2010, if the Applicant did not pass the examination in Oregon, official verification must be provided by the NCEES licensing jurisdiction. For NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying examinations passed in October 2010 or later, the Board will verify passage with NCEES.

(d) Official transcripts of degree or coursework credentials. Official transcripts must show the degree and date awarded. For degrees or coursework not from an ABET accredited program, NCEES evaluation of the degree or coursework credentials. The cost of any NCEES Credentials Evaluation must be borne by the Applicant.

(e) A completed Experience Details form describing active practice in land surveying work, as defined in OAR 820-005-0051.

(f) Five references from individuals with knowledge of the Applicant’s technician work or land surveying work:

(A) All five references must attest to the Applicant’s ability, professional experience, or both. All five references must complete the Reference Details form provided by the Board.

(B) All of the Applicant’s qualifying land surveying work must be verified by at least one reference with direct supervision of that work.

(C) Notwithstanding subsection (5)(f)(B) of this rule, if the Applicant has held active PLS registration in any NCEES jurisdiction for at least 6 years, qualifying land surveying work performed in an NCEES jurisdiction in which the Applicant was licensed may be verified by a reference who was a registered PLS in any NCEES jurisdiction at the time the work was performed and who is familiar with the Applicant’s qualifying land surveying work.

(D) At least three of the five references must hold active Professional Land Surveyor registration in an NCEES jurisdiction.

(E) The Board may, for good cause and upon written application, reduce the number of references required for an Applicant.

(g) For Applicants holding an NCEES Record, in lieu of providing the items listed under (b) to (f) of this subsection, the Applicant may release the Applicant’s NCEES Record, if any, to the Board.

(h) Any and all professional disciplinary records of the Applicant, including but not limited to final orders, letters of reprimand, stipulations, and settlement agreements.

(i) The required application fee(s).

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 3-2023, amend filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 10-2019, temporary amend filed 12/11/2019, effective 12/11/2019 through 06/07/2020
BEELS 2-2019, amend filed 01/14/2019, effective 01/14/2019
BEELS 12-2018, amend filed 11/15/2018, effective 11/15/2018
BEELS 9-2018, temporary amend filed 09/17/2018, effective 09/17/2018 through 03/15/2019
BEELS 3-2018, amend filed 05/10/2018, effective 05/10/2018
BEELS 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-17
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-2010 Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination

(1) Sitting for the Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination.

(a) For a condidate applying for regular registration as a Professional Land Surveyor, the Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination is offered twice a year. A candidate for regular registration as a Professional Land Surveyor who wishes to sit for the Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination must submit a completed examination form and required examination fee must be received by the Board offices no later than the application deadline. Application deadlines are published on the Board's website.

(b) For a candidate who is a military spouse or domestic partner applying for temporary registration as a Professional Land Surveyor:

(A) The Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination is offered upon request the first time a candidate wishes to sit for the examination. To be eligible to sit for the examination, the candidate must submit a completed examination form and required examination fee when the request to sit for the examination is made. The examination will be given at the Board office within 30 days of receipt of the completed examination form and examination fee.

(B) However, if a candidate who is a military spouse or domestic partner applying for temporary registration fails or withdraws from the first attempt at the Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination, the candidate must follow the requirements of subsection (1)(a) of this rule for any subsequent attempts.

(2) To withdraw from the Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination, and forward the Examination form and examination fees to the next examination administration, a written request to withdraw and forward the Examination form and examination fees must be received by the Board offices no later than 45 days before the administration of the examination. Examination forms and fees may only be forwarded upon withdrawal once, and only to the next examination administration. After one withdrawal, the original Examination form will no longer be forwarded and examination fees will not be forwarded or refunded.

(3) To withdraw from the Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination without forwarding, and request a refund of the fees, a written request to withdraw and for the fees to be refunded must be received by the Board offices no later than 45 days before the administration of the examination. After one withdrawal, examination fees are non-refundable.

(4) The Board may change or cancel an examination administration due to a natural disaster, an emergency declaration, or at the Board's discretion.

(5) The cutoff score for the Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination is 70 points out of 100 points.

(6) Examinees may request reasonable accommodations to the examination’s administration.

(a) Reasonable accommodations will be provided for examinees who have a documented disability within the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for examinees whose religious convictions prohibit them from testing on the scheduled examination dates.

(b) Requests for reasonable accommodations must be submitted on the Board approved form, and accompanied by supporting documentation, by the applicable deadline.

(7) Review of Examinations. With respect to the Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination administered by the Board, the Applicant may submit a written request to review the Applicant's own examination results. The Board will allow a two-hour examination review when the Applicant failed the examination and the Applicant achieved a score within five points of the cutoff score. With respect to such reviews;

(a) The Applicant may examine the test booklet, solution pamphlet and answer key.

(b) The Oregon Specific Four-Hour Land Surveying Examination applicant may review the examination on only one occasion. The Board will prescribe a time and place for the review. Applicants must notify the Board at least five days before the scheduled date that they review their examinations. Applicants who fail to review their examination at the prescribed time and place will not be allowed to reschedule a review of the examination.

(d) Except as allowed by the Board for persons requiring disability assistance, no person may accompany the Applicant during the examination review.

(e) The Applicant will not take any materials into nor remove any materials from the location where the examination review is conducted.

(8) The Board may rescore an essay response for an Applicant if the Applicant demonstrates, in writing, sufficient technical justification that their solution deserves reconsideration. The Board's rescore determination is final and not subject to further review. An Applicant requesting the Board to rescore an examination must submit a complete written request within the two-hour timeframe.

(9) Examination Subversion.

(a) Any Applicant who is under investigation for examination subversion, as defined in OAR 820-005-0085 will not be considered by the Board until the investigation and any ensuing disciplinary action are complete.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.255 & HB 3030 / SB 688
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 3-2021, amend filed 04/28/2021, effective 04/28/2021
BEELS 11-2019, temporary amend filed 12/30/2019, effective 12/30/2019 through 06/26/2020
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-2020 Education and Experience Requirements for Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor

The following combinations of education and experience may be used to satisfy subsection (4) of OAR 820-010-2000 (Qualifications for Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor):

(1) Graduation from:

(a) An ABET accredited Four Year Baccalaureate Degree in Land Surveying or Geomatics and Three Years of Qualifying Experience.

(A) Graduation from a post-baccalaureate degree program in land surveying or geomatics, from a college or university that offers an ABET, or ACCE accredited undergraduate program in a discipline similar to that of the post-baccalaureate degree program, may be substituted for one year of the qualifying experience required.

(B) For this section only, active practice of land surveying work described in ORS 672.005(1)(c) to (f) may be verified by a registered professional engineer or registered professional land surveyor.

(b) An ABET or ACCE accredited Four Year Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering and Six Years of Qualifying Experience. Completion of coursework that includes 11 semester or 16 quarter hours of surveying instruction and surveying law may be substituted for two years of the qualifying experience required.

(c) A Two Year Degree in Land Surveying or Engineering from an educational institution accredited by CHEA or a substantially similar accreditation organization and Six Years of Qualifying Experience.

(2) NCEES Credentials Evaluation - Equivalent and Three Years of Qualifying Experience.

(a) Completion of course work, not accredited by ABET, if the course work is evaluated by NCEES Credentials Evaluation (The cost of any NCEES Credentials Evaluation must be borne by the Applicant), and NCEES determines that the course work is equivalent to the educational requirements of the NCEES Land Surveying Education Standard; and

(b) Three years of Qualifying Experience.

(c) If not used to satisfy subsection (a) of this rule, graduation from a post-baccalaureate degree program in land surveying, from a college or university that offers an ABET or ACCE accredited undergraduate program in land surveying or geomatics, may be substituted for one year of the qualifying experience required in subsection (b) of the rule.

(3) NCEES Credentials Evaluation - Not Equivalent.

(a) Completion of course work not accredited by ABET, evaluated by NCEES Credentials Evaluation but determined by NCEES not to be equivalent to the requirements of the NCEES Land Surveying Education Standard, may be considered toward qualifying an Applicant for registration if the Applicant provides evidence of a combination of education and qualifying experience that totals 9 years. The cost of any NCEES Credentials Evaluation must be borne by the Applicant.

(b) The amount of education that may be substituted for qualifying experience under subsection (3)(a) of this rule is as provided in Exhibit 2-a; [Exhibit not included. See ED NOTE.]

(4) Military Experience and Training.

(a) Military experience and training may be considered as qualifying for the required education and experience under this rule if it is evaluated by the Joint Services Transcript (JST) and the Board determines that it is substantially equivalent to the education and qualifying experience listed in subsections (1) to (3) of this rule.

(b) Military experience and training that is not determined to be substantially equivalent to the education and qualifying experience listed in sections (1) to (3) of this rule may be considered toward qualifying an Applicant for registration to the extent that the experience and training involves the subjects cited in subsection (1)(b)(A) of this rule, or to the extent it qualifies as experience.

(c) The Board will determine the amount of educational credit, if any, the military training and experience will be given towards qualifying the Applicant for registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.

(d) If applying with military training and experience, whether by qualifying military experience alone, a combination of educational credit and qualifying military experience, or a combination of educational credit, qualifying military experience, and qualifying non-military experience, an Applicant must demonstrate that the Applicant’s training and experience is equivalent to a total of 9 years of qualifying experience. For example, an Applicant who is granted two years of credit for military training and experience under this subsection, must demonstrate 7 years of qualifying education, experience, or both outside of the military.

(5) Qualifying Experience Only - 9 years of qualifying experience.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.255 & ORS 672.126
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 4-2022, amend filed 11/18/2022, effective 11/18/2022
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 2-2019, amend filed 01/14/2019, effective 01/14/2019
BEELS 3-2018, amend filed 05/10/2018, effective 05/10/2018
BEELS 4-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-12-17
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-2031 Application for Temporary License as a Professional Land Surveyor for Military Spouse or Domestic Partner

(1) “Military spouse or domestic partner” means a spouse or domestic partner of an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to Oregon.

(2) A qualifying military spouse or domestic partner shall be granted a temporary, nonrenewable registration as a professional land surveyor, valid until the earliest of the following:

(a) Two years from issuance;

(b) The date the spouse of the temporary license holder completes their term of military service in Oregon; or

(3) To qualify for registration as a professional land surveyor under this rule, the military spouse or domestic partner must:

(a) Be married to, or in a domestic partnership with, a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station located in Oregon by official active duty military order;

(b) Currently hold registration as a professional land surveyor in one or more of the states of the United States of America.

(c) Be in good standing in the state where the registration as a professional land surveyor is held. Good standing, for purposes of this rule, means: the professional land surveyor’s registration must not be subject to any restrictions, limitations, or pending, current, or prior discipline; and, the professional land surveyor’s registration is current with respect to all required, continuing professional development; and

(d) Demonstrate competency by:

(A) Providing official verification that the applicant has never had registration as a professional land surveyor revoked in any NCEES jurisdiction; and

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, ORS 672.255 & HB 3030 / SB 688
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2026, amend filed 05/13/2026, effective 05/13/2026
BEELS 3-2021, adopt filed 04/28/2021, effective 04/28/2021

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-3000 Qualifications for Registration as a Professional Photogrammetrist

In order to qualify for registration as a Professional Photogrammetrist in Oregon, an applicant for registration must provide all of the following:

(1) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of passing or having previously passed the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination administered by NCEES.

(2) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of passing or having previously passed a Board approved examination in practical photogrammetric mapping problems written and scored by the Colonial States Boards of Surveyor Registration (CSBSR). Candidates may sit for the examination in Oregon, but must contact the Board to do so, as well as for examination costs, times, dates, and details. For reinstatement applicants, this examination must have been passed by the applicant within five years prior to application for reinstatement.

(3) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of having obtained a Board approved combination of education and experience. Experience as a full-time assistant professor or professor, teaching a Board approved photogrammetric, geomatics, or geospatial sciences curriculum may, at the Board’s discretion, qualify as experience in photogrammetric work.

(4) Application , which must include all of the following:

(a) Proof of successful passage of the NCEES Fundamentals of Land Surveying Examination. For Fundamentals of Land Surveying examinations passed before October 2010, if the Applicant did not pass the examination in Oregon, official verification must be provided by the NCEES licensing jurisdiction. For Fundamentals of Land Surveying examinations passed in October 2010 or later, the Board will verify passage with NCEES.

NOTE: The uniform, national examinations are written and scored by the NCEES and administered by NCEES Exam Administration Services. Please consult NCEES for examination dates, times, locations, cost, and details

(b) Official verification of successful passage of a Board approved examination in practical photogrammetric mapping problems written and scored by the Colonial States Boards of Surveyor Registration (CSBSR).

NOTE: For the examination times, places costs and details, please contact the OSBEELS or, if sitting for the examination outside of Oregon, the state in which you wish to sit for the examination

(c) Official transcripts of degree or coursework credentials. Official transcripts must show the degree and date awarded. For degrees or coursework not from an ABET accredited program, NCEES evaluation of the degree or coursework credentials. The cost of any NCEES Credentials Evaluation must be borne by the Applicant.

(d) A completed Experience Details form describing active practice in photogrammetric mapping work, as defined in OAR 820-005-0066.

(e) Five references from individuals with knowledge of the Applicant’s technician work or photogrammetric mapping work:

(A) All five references must attest to the Applicant’s ability, professional experience, or both. All five references must complete the Reference Details form provided by the Board.

(B) All of the Applicant’s qualifying photogrammetric mapping work must be verified by at least one reference with direct supervision of that work.

(C) At least three of the five references must hold active Professional Photogrammetrist registration, Professional Land Surveyor registration, or Professional Engineer registration in jurisdiction with NCEES membership.

(D) The Board may, for good cause and upon written application, reduce the number of references required for an Applicant.

(f) For Applicants holding an NCEES Record, in lieu of providing the items listed under (a) to (e) of this subsection, the Applicant may release the Applicant’s NCEES Record, if any, to the Board.

NOTE: See http://ncees.org/records/

(g) Any and all professional disciplinary records of the Applicant, including but not limited to final orders, letters of reprimand, stipulations, and settlement agreements.

(h) The required application fees.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2024, amend filed 03/12/2024, effective 03/12/2024
BEELS 3-2018, amend filed 05/10/2018, effective 05/10/2018
BEELS 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-17
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-3010 Education and Experience Requirements for Registration as a Professional Photogrammetrist

The following combinations of education and experience may be used to satisfy subsection (4) of OAR 820-010-3000 (Qualifications for Registration as a Professional Photogrammetrist):

(1) Accredited Four Year Baccalaureate Degree in Land Surveying and Four Years of Experience.

(a) Graduation from:

(A) EAC of ABET accredited four-year baccalaureate of land surveying;

(B) ETAC of ABET accredited four-year baccalaureate of land surveying program; or

(b) Four years of active practice in photogrammetric mapping work as defined in OAR 820-005-0066, in the Applicant’s area of competence, and under the direction and supervision of a registered engineer, land surveyor or photogrammetrist; or four years of active practice in photogrammetric mapping work while registered in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership.

(c) Graduation from a post-baccalaureate degree program in land surveying, from a college or university that offers an EAC or ETAC of ABET, or ACCE accredited undergraduate program in a discipline similar to that of the post-baccalaureate degree program, may be substituted for one year of the experience required in subsection (b) of this rule.

(2) Accredited Four Year Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering, Additional Course Work, and Four Years of Experience.

(a) Graduation from:

(A) ETAC of ABET accredited baccalaureate of engineering program with 11 semester or 16 quarter hours of surveying instruction and surveying law;

(B) EAC of ABET accredited baccalaureate of engineering program with 11 semester or 16 quarter hours of surveying instruction and surveying law; or

(C) ACCE accredited baccalaureate of engineering program with 11 semester or 16 quarter hours of surveying instruction and surveying law.

(3) Accredited Baccalaureate Degree in Geomatics or related Geospatial Science and Four Years of Experience

(a) Graduation from a EAC, ETAC, or ANSAC of ABET accredited baccalaureate degree related to Geomatics or Geospatial Science that includes:

(A) 19 semester or 28 quarter hours of course work with a direct focus on geomatics/geospatial science that requires direct application of geomatics/geospatial science knowledge and skills;

(B) At least 8 semester or 12 quarter hours in mathematics, such as college level algebra, trigonometry, and statistics; and

(D) 24 semester or 35 quarter hours of course work related to physical and natural sciences.

(4) Accredited Two Year Degree in Land Surveying Meeting Specific Criteria, with Six Years of Experience.

(a) Graduation from:

(A) ANSAC of ABET accredited Surveying Technology program that includes:

(i) A total of at least 64 semester or 96 quarter hours;

(ii) At least 32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours in technical courses, in which a minimum of 11 semester or 16 quarter hours are in surveying instruction;

(iii) At least 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in subjects such as math, science, basic electricity, hydraulics, road design, construction management and estimating, engineering economics with college level algebra, trigonometry and statistics; and

(iv) At least 9 semester or 13 quarter hours in social sciences, humanities, and communications;

(B) ETAC of ABET accredited two-year Surveying Technology program that includes the following:

(i) A total of at least 64 semester or 96 quarter hours;

(ii) At least 32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours in technical courses, in which a minimum of 11 semester or 16 quarter hours are in surveying instruction;

(iv) At least 9 semester or 13 quarter hours in social sciences, humanities, and communications; or

(i) A total of at least 64 semester or 96 quarter hours;

(ii) At least 32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours in technical courses, in which a minimum of 11 semester or 16 quarter hours are in surveying instruction;

(iv) At least 9 semester or 13 quarter hours in social sciences, humanities, and communications.

(b) Six years of active practice in photogrammetric mapping work as defined in OAR 820-005-0066, in the Applicant’s area of competence, and under the direction and supervision of a registered engineer, land surveyor or photogrammetrist; or six years of active practice in photogrammetric mapping work while registered in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership.

(5) Accredited Two Year Degree in Engineering Meeting Specific Criteria, with Six Years of Experience.

(a) Graduation from an ETAC of ABET accredited Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology program that includes the following:

(A) A total of at least 64 semester or 96 quarter hours;

(B) At least 32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours in technical courses, in which a minimum of 11 semester or 6 quarter hours are in surveying instruction;

(C) At least 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in subjects such as math, science, basic electricity, hydraulics, road design, construction management and estimating, engineering economics with college level algebra, trigonometry and statistics; and

(D) At least 9 semester or 13 quarter hours in social sciences, humanities, and communications.

(6) Accredited Two Year Degree in Geomatics or related Geospatial Science Meeting Specific Criteria, with Six Years of Experience

(a) Graduation from a ETAC of ABET accredited Associate of Applied Science in Geomatics Technology or Geospatial Technology program that includes the following:

(A) A total of at least 64 semester or 96 quarter hours;

(B) At least 32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours in technical courses in which a minimum of 6 semester or 11 quarter hours are in geomatics or geospatial sciences;

(C) At least 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in subjects such as math, science, basic electricity, hydraulics, engineering economics with college level algebra trigonometry and statistics; and

(D) At least 9 semester or 13 quarter hours in social sciences, humanities, and communications.

(7) Graduate Degree in Land Surveying or Geomatics-based program and Four Years of Experience.

(a) Graduation from a graduate degree program in land surveying at a college or university that offers an ABET accredited undergraduate degree program in the same field.

(b) Completion of 11 semester or 16 quarter hours of surveying instruction from a college or university with an ABET accredited undergraduate degree program in land surveying or land surveying technology.

(c) Four years of active practice in photogrammetric mapping work as defined in OAR 820-005-0066, in the Applicant’s area of competence, and under the direction and supervision of a registered engineer, land surveyor or photogrammetrist; or four years of active practice in photogrammetric mapping work while registered in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership.

(8) Accredited Baccalaureate Degree Related to Land Surveying or Engineering and Four Years of Experience

(a) Graduation from an EAC, ETAC, or ANSAC of ABET accredited baccalaureate degree related to engineering or land surveying that includes:

(A) 21 semester or 32 quarter hours of course work with a direct focus on geomatics that requires direct application of geomatics knowledge and skills. At least one of these courses must be related to surveying law;

(B) 27 semester or 40 quarter hours of course work that requires the application of mathematics for problem solving. At least one of these courses must focus on the integration of differential and integral calculus;

(C) 24 semester or 35 quarter hours of course work related to physical and natural sciences, with laboratory application; and

(D) 4 semester or 6 quarter hours of capstone or integrating experience that develops student competencies in applying both technical and non-technical skills in problem solving.

(9) Non-accredited Baccalaureate Degree in Land Surveying with Four Years of Experience.

(a) Graduation from a four-year baccalaureate program in land surveying, not accredited by ABET, if the degree is evaluated by NCEES Credential Evaluations (Note: The cost of any NCEES Credentials Evaluation must be borne by the Applicant), and the Board determines that the degree is substantially equivalent to the educational requirements in subsection (1) of this rule; and

(c) Graduation from a post-baccalaureate degree program in surveying, from a college or university that offers an ABET accredited undergraduate program in a discipline similar to that of the post-baccalaureate degree program, may be substituted for one year of the experience required in subsection (b) of the rule.

(10) Non-accredited Baccalaureate Degree with “Core Requirements” with Six Years of Experience.

(A) 18 semester credit hours of mathematics and basic sciences, including:

(i) At least 12 semester credit hours in mathematics beyond basic mathematics, such as college algebra and higher mathematics, and that focus on mathematical concepts and principles rather than computation. Such courses include college algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, numerical analysis, probability and statistics, and advanced calculus.

(ii) At least 6 semester credits must be in the basic sciences, including one or more of the following topics: biology, general or advanced chemistry, geology, ecology, general or advanced physics;

(B) At least 16 college semester credit hours of general education courses, excluding routine exercises of personal craft. Such courses include, philosophy, religion, history, literature, fine arts, sociology, social sciences, economics, and professional ethics and responsibility;

(C) At least 20 college semester credit hours of surveying science and practice, taught by qualified surveying faculty. Graduate-level surveying classes may be evaluated by NCEES for consideration in fulfilling the requirements of subsection (a)(C) above.

(11) Course work from; an Accredited Baccalaureate Program in Land Surveying, Engineering, Geomatics, or Geospatial Sciences Program; Accredited Two-Year Program in Land Surveying Technology or Applied Science in Land Surveying, Engineering, Geomatics, or Geospatial Sciences Program; Qualifying Graduate Program; or Equivalent Baccalaureate Program in Land Surveying, Engineering, Geomatics, or Geospatial Sciences Program, with Additional Experience.

(a) Course work from a qualifying program identified in subsections (1) to (6), (8), (9) or (10) of this rule, without graduation from that program, may be considered toward qualifying an Applicant for registration to the extent that the course work involves the following classes:

(A) Advanced mathematics, including college algebra, probabilities and statistics, or higher mathematics, all of which must emphasize mathematical concepts and principles rather than computation;

(B) Geology;

(D) Ecology;

(E) General or advanced physics;

(F) General or advanced chemistry;

(G) Surveying law;

(H) Basic or route surveying;

(I) Geodesy;

(J) Geographic Information Systems;

(K) Global Positioning Systems;

(L) Land development design and planning;

(M) Photogrammetry;

(N) Mapping;

(O) Remote sensing.

(b) The Board will determine the amount of credit, if any, the course work will be given towards qualifying the Applicant for registration as a Professional Photogrammetrist.

(c) When relying on course work from a qualifying program identified in subsections (1) to (10) of this rule, without graduation from that program, an Applicant must also demonstrate that the Applicant’s Board-credited course work, when combined with the Applicant’s qualifying photogrammetric mapping work, is equivalent to 12 years of qualifying experience. For example, an Applicant who is granted two years of credit for course work under this subsection, must demonstrate 10 years of qualifying experience.

(d) Qualifying experience under this subsection is:

(A) Active practice in photogrammetric mapping work as defined in OAR 820-005-0066, in the Applicant’s area of competence, and under the direction and supervision of a registered engineer, land surveyor, or photogrammetrist; or

(B) Active practice in photogrammetric mapping work while registered in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership.

(12) Military Experience and Training.

(a) Military experience and training may be considered as qualifying for the required education and experience under this rule if is evaluated by the Joint Services Transcript (JST) and the Board determines that it is substantially equivalent to the education and experience listed in subsections (1) to (6) of this rule.

(b) Military experience and training that is not determined to be substantially equivalent to the education and experience listed in sections (1) to (6) or (9) of this rule may be considered toward qualifying an Applicant for registration to the extent that the experience and training involves the subjects listed in subsection (10)(a)(A) of this rule, or to the extent it qualifies as experience.

(e) Qualifying experience under this subsection is:

(B) Active practice in photogrammetric mapping work while registered in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership.

(13) Experience Only.

(a) 12 years of qualifying experience.

(b) Qualifying experience under this subsection is:

(B) Active practice in photogrammetric mapping work while registered in another jurisdiction with NCEES membership.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 4-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-12-17
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-3020 Photogrammetry Examination

(1) The Oregon approved photogrammetry examination is the Colonial States Board of Surveyor Registration (CSBSR) Examination and is offered once a year. To sit for the CSBSR Examination, a completed Examination form and required examination fee must be received by the Board office.

NOTE: Please contact the Board office for examination dates, times, costs, and details.

(2) To withdraw from the CSBSR Examination, and forward the Examination form and examination fees to the next examination administration, a written request to withdraw and forward the Examination form must be received by the Board offices no later than 45 days before the administration of the examination. Examination forms may only be forwarded upon withdrawal once, and only to the next examination administration. After one withdrawal, the original Examination form will no longer be forwarded.

(3) The cutoff score for the CSBSR Examination is established by the Colonial States Board of Surveyor Registration.

(4) Examinees may request reasonable accommodations to the examination’s administration.

(b) Requests for reasonable accommodations must be submitted to the Board, and accompanied by supporting documentation.

(5) Examination Review. As the CSBSR does not facilitate examination reviews and appeals, CSBSR examination reviews are not permitted.

(6) Examination Subversion.

(a) Any Applicant who is under investigation for examination subversion, as defined in OAR 820-005-0040 will not be considered by the Board until the investigation and any ensuing disciplinary action are complete.

(b) An Applicant disciplined for examination subversion is subject to imposition of civil penalties and denial of registration. A Registrant who is disciplined for examination subversion is subject to imposition of civil penalties and suspension or revocation of registration.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2024, amend filed 03/12/2024, effective 03/12/2024
BEELS 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-3031 Application for Temporary License as a Registered Professional Photogrammetrist for Military Spouse or Domestic Partner

(1) “Military spouse or domestic partner” means a spouse or domestic partner of an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to Oregon.

(2) A qualifying military spouse or domestic partner shall be granted a temporary, nonrenewable registration as a registered professional photogrammetrist, valid until the earliest of the following:

(a) Two years from issuance;

(b) The date the spouse of the temporary license holder completes their term of military service in Oregon; or

(c) The date the temporary license holder’s registration as a registered professional photogrammetrist in the other state expires.

(3) To qualify for registration as a registered professional photogrammetrist under this rule, the military spouse or domestic partner must:

(a) Be married to, or in a domestic partnership with, a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station located in Oregon by official active duty military order;

(b) Currently hold registration as a registered professional photogrammetrist in one or more of the states of the United States of America.

(c) Be in good standing in the state where the registration as a registered professional photogrammetrist is held. Good standing, for purposes of this rule, means: the registered professional photogrammetrist’s registration must not be subject to any restrictions, limitations, or pending, current, or prior discipline; and, the registered professional photogrammetrist’s registration is current with respect to all required, continuing professional development; and

(d) Demonstrate competency by:

(A) Providing official verification that the applicant has never had registration as a registered professional photogrammetrist revoked in any NCEES jurisdiction;

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, ORS 672.255 & HB 3030 / SB 688
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 3-2021, adopt filed 04/28/2021, effective 04/28/2021

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-4000 Qualifications for Registration as a Structural Engineer

In order to qualify for registration as a Professional Structural Engineer in Oregon, an applicant for registration must provide all of the following:

(1) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of active Oregon registration as a Professional Engineer, in good standing.

(2) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of passing or having passed the NCEES PE Structural Examination, Building Sections, or the structural examinations offered during the timeframes as follows:

(a) 1952–2003, the 8-hour Western Region general and 8-hour Western Region in-depth. This examination was also known as the “Western States” or the California 16-hour SE exam;

(b) 1986–October 2005, the 8-hour NCEES general (SE I) and the 8-hour NCEES in-depth (SE II);

(A) The 8-hour Washington Structural III; or

(B) The 8-hour California Structural III. This examination was also known as the “California Structural Engineering Seismic Examination (CSESE),” the California Structural Examination 2 (CSE2),” and the “California Structural Engineering Exam.”

(d) 2011-October 2023, the NCEES 16-hour Structural Examination, Buildings Modules.

(3) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of having obtained two years of structural engineering experience, including engineering work on at least two significant structures that consists of:

(a) design; or

(b) analysis; or

(A) the primary structural frame and its elements or parts; or

(B) the lateral force resisting system and its elements or parts.

(4) Application must include all of the following:

(a) A completed Registration Application form.

(b) The Board will verify that the Applicant holds active registration as an Oregon professional engineer, in good standing.

(c) Official verification of successful passage of the NCEES PE Structural Examination, Building Sections or the structural examinations listed under subsection (2)(a) through (d).

(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c) of this rule, for applicants whose Oregon registration as a structural engineer has been revoked, or delinquent for 5 years or more due to refusal to renew or suspension, passing the structural exams listed in subsection (2)(a) through (d), no more than two years before applying for a new registration, is required. Official verification of successful passage of the NCEES PE Structural Examination Building Sections, taken and passed no more than two years before applying for a new registration, must be included in the single application packet.

(e) A completed Experience Details form describing active practice in structural engineering for at least two significant structures.

(f) Five references from individuals with knowledge of the Applicant’s structural engineering work on significant structures:

(A) All five references must attest to the Applicant’s ability, professional experience, or both. All five references must complete the Reference Details form.

(B) At least three of the five references must hold active Structural Engineer registration in a jurisdiction with NCEES membership.

(C) The Board may, for good cause and upon written application, reduce the number of references required for an Applicant.

(g) Any and all professional disciplinary records of the Applicant, including but not limited to final orders, letters of reprimand, stipulations, and settlement agreements.

(h) The required application fee.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 672.107, 672.255 & ORS 670.310
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 3-2023, amend filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 10-2019, temporary amend filed 12/11/2019, effective 12/11/2019 through 06/07/2020
BEELS 7-2019, amend filed 10/02/2019, effective 10/02/2019
BEELS 5-2019, amend filed 05/15/2019, effective 05/15/2019
BEELS 3-2019, temporary amend filed 03/15/2019, effective 03/15/2019 through 09/10/2019
BEELS 2-2019, amend filed 01/14/2019, effective 01/14/2019
BEELS 3-2018, amend filed 05/10/2018, effective 05/10/2018
BEELS 2-2017, f. 6-12-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17
BEELS 6-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-4-16
Reverted to BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 4-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-15-16 thru 9-10-16
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-4031 Application for Temporary License as a Professional Structural Engineer for Military Spouse or Domestic Partner

(1) “Military spouse or domestic partner” means a spouse or domestic partner of an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to Oregon.

(2) A qualifying military spouse or domestic partner shall be granted a temporary, nonrenewable registration as a professional structural engineer, valid until the earliest of the following:

(a) Two years from issuance;

(b) The date the spouse of the temporary license holder completes their term of military service in Oregon; or

(c) The date the temporary license holder’s registration as a professionalstructural engineer in the other state expires.

(3) To qualify for registration as a professional structural engineer under this rule, the military spouse or domestic partner must:

(a) Be married to, or in a domestic partnership with, a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station located in Oregon by official active duty military order;

(b) Currently hold registration as a professional structural engineer in a state of the United States of America. Registration as a professional structural engineer is not registration as a professional engineer in the structural branch of engineering.

(c) Be in good standing in the state where the registration as a professional structural engineer is held. Good standing, for purposes of this rule, means: the professional structural engineer’s registration in the state used to meet subsection (3)(b) of this rule must not be subject to any restrictions, limitations, or pending, current, or prior discipline; and, the professional structural engineer’s registration is current with respect to all required, continuing professional development; and

(d) Demonstrate competency by:

(A) Providing official verification that the applicant has never had registration as a professional engineer or professional structural engineer revoked in any NCEES jurisdiction; and

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, ORS 672.255 & HB 3030 / SB 688
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2026, amend filed 05/13/2026, effective 05/13/2026
BEELS 3-2023, amend filed 11/27/2023, effective 11/27/2023
BEELS 3-2021, adopt filed 04/28/2021, effective 04/28/2021

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-5000 Qualification to Sit for Examination as a Water Right Examiner

In order to qualify for examination to sit for the Water Right Examiner, an applicant for certification must provide all of the following:

(1) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of:

(a) Active Oregon registration as a Professional Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor, or Geologist, in good standing; or

(b) Verification from the Water Resources Department as a Qualifying District Employee.

(2) The Certified Water Right Examiner examination is offered once a year. To sit for the Certified Water Right Examiner examination, a completed Application for Certification form and required application fee must be received by the Board office.

NOTE: Please contact the Board office for examination dates, times, costs, and details.

(3) To withdraw from the Certified Water Right Examiner examination, and forward the Examination form to the next examination administration, a written request to withdraw and forward the Examination form must be received by the Board office no later than 45 days before the administration of the examination. Examinations forms may only be forwarded upon withdrawal once, and only to the next examination administration. After one withdrawal, the original Examination form will no longer be forwarded

(4) Examinees may request reasonable accommodations to the examination’s administration.

(b) Requests for reasonable accommodations must be submitted on the Board approved form, and accompanied by supporting documentation, by the application deadline.

(5) Review of Examinations. With respect to the certified water right examiner examination, an Applicant may submit a written request to review the Applicant’s own examination results. The Board will allow an examination review where the Applicant failed the examination and the applicant achieved a score within five points of the cutoff score. With respect to such reviews:

(a) The Applicant may examine only the question, solution, and answer key for the failed problem.

(b) The Applicant may review the examination on only one occasion. The Board will prescribe a time and place for the review.

(d) Except as allowed by the Board for persons requiring disability assistance, no person may accompany the Applicant during the examination review.

(6) Examination Subversion.

(a) Any examinee who is under investigation for examination subversion, as defined in OAR 820-005-0040 will not be considered for certification until the investigation and any ensuing disciplinary action are complete.

(b) An Applicant disciplined for examination subversion is subject to imposition of civil penalties and denial of certification. A registrant who is disciplined for examination subversion is subject to imposition of civil penalties and suspension or revocation of certification.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 537, 797, 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2024, amend filed 03/12/2024, effective 03/12/2024
BEELS 4-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-12-17
BEELS 5-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-16
BEELS 2-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-15-16 thru 6-30-16
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-010-5010 Qualification for Certification as a Water Right Examiner

(1) To qualify for certification as a Water Right Examiner, an Applicant must successfully pass the Certified Water Right Examiner examination offered by the Oregon Water Resources Department and administered by the Board; and

(2) Pay the wall certificate and initial certification fee.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 537.797, 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Division 15 REGULATION

Or. Admin. R. 820-015-0005 Definitions

(1) “Complainant” means a person who submits a complaint to the board.

(2) "Respondent" means a person or firm that is the subject of a complaint.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
EE 3-1984, f. & ef. 6-18-84

Or. Admin. R. 820-015-0010 Processing Complaints

The Board will process complaints as follows:

(1) Anyone may submit a complaint against a licensed or unlicensed person. Complaints must be in writing and include evidence to document all charges.

(2) The Board will conduct a preliminary review of the complaint to establish that there is sufficient evidence to justify proceeding and that the allegations against the respondent are such that, if proven, would result in a penalty or sanction.

(3) If the Board concludes that the complaint may be valid, the Board will contact the respondent by mail and request written comments. Written comments must be received by the Board within two weeks after the Board's request was mailed, unless the Board authorizes an extension. Otherwise, the Board will evaluate the complaint using available evidence other than respondent's comments.

(4) The Board will evaluate all evidence and analysis, including any documentation or comments received from the respondent, Board investigators, Board expert witnesses or peer reviewers, Board staff or a committee of the Board. The Board will then proceed as follows:

(a) If the Board determines that the evidence is insufficient to issue a notice of intent to sanction, the complainant and respondent will be so notified in writing;

(b) If the Board determines that the evidence is sufficient to issue a notice of intent to sanction, the Board will issue such notice.

(5) Upon request of the Board, digitally signed documents must be provided to the Board in a form that can be processed by the Board’s information processing systems.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 7-9-08
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
EE 3-1984, f. & ef. 6-18-84

Or. Admin. R. 820-015-0026 Failure to Comply with Continuing Professional Development Requirements

Any registrant who fails to satisfy the Continuing Professional Development requirements in OAR 820-010-0635 will be subject to suspension of or refusal to renew the registrant's license. Failure to satisfy the Continuing Professional Development requirements will not be the sole basis for license revocation.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-16
BEELS 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-15
BEELS 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 3-13-13
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
BEELS 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-04
BEELS 2-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-17-00

Or. Admin. R. 820-015-0060 Civil Penalty Factors

(1) In establishing the amount of a civil penalty to be assessed pursuant ORS 672.325, the Board may consider the following factors:

(a) The nature, gravity and magnitude of the violation;

(b) Prior violations, including administrative, civil or criminal proceedings in any state;

(d) Whether the violation was an inadvertent act or an intentional act;

(e) The history of the respondent in taking steps necessary or appropriate to correct any violation;

(f) The opportunity for and the difficulty in correcting the violation at issue;

(g) Whether measures have been put in place to prevent reoccurrence.

(2) In considering the factors set forth in section (1) of this rule, the applicable factors may be given varying weight depending upon the circumstances of the violation.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15

Or. Admin. R. 820-015-0070 Civil Penalties for Violations of ORS 92.040 to 92.080, 209.250, and County Ordinances

Pursuant to ORS 209.250(11), the Board may impose civil penalties against a registrant for any violation of ORS 92.040 to 92.080, 209.250(1) to (9), or of any county ordinance that establishes standards or plats, in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per offense.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15

Division 20 RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Or. Admin. R. 820-020-0005 Preamble

(1) In order to safeguard life, health and property, to promote the public welfare, and to establish and maintain a high standard of integrity and practice, the following Rules of Professional Conduct shall be binding on:

(a) Any individual holding a certificate of registration, or a temporary authorization, or enrolled as an intern.

(b) Any individual submitting an application to the Board for a certificate of registration or for enrollment as an intern.

(2) All persons registered or applying for registration or enrollment under ORS 672.002 to 672.325 are charged with having knowledge of these Rules of Professional Conduct, and are deemed to be familiar with their provisions and to understand them. Such knowledge encompasses the understanding that the practice of engineering, land surveying, and photogrammetric mapping is a privilege and not a right.

(3) In these Rules of Professional Conduct, the word "registrant" means any person holding a license or certificate issued by this Board.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 672.255 & ORS 670.310
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
BEELS 3-2002, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-02
EE 2-1981, f. 5-19-81, ef. 6-1-81
EE 20, f. & ef. 12-15-77
EE 14, f. 4-26-72, ef. 5-15-72

Or. Admin. R. 820-020-0015 Registrants or Applicants for Registration or Certification Shall Hold Paramount the Safety, Health and Welfare of the Public in the Performance of their Professional Duties

(1) Registrants shall at all times recognize that their primary obligation is to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. If their professional judgment is overruled under circumstances where the safety, health, property or welfare of the public are endangered, they shall notify their employer or client and such other authority as may be appropriate.

(2) Registrants shall approve and seal only those design documents and surveys which are safe for public health, property and welfare in conformity with accepted engineering and land surveying standards.

(3) Registrants shall not reveal facts, data or information obtained in a professional capacity without the prior consent of the client, or employer except as authorized or required by law.

(4) Registrants shall not permit the use of their name or firm name nor associate in business ventures with any person or firm which they have reason to believe is engaging in fraudulent or dishonest business or professional practices.

(5) Registrants or applicants for registration or certification having knowledge of any alleged violation of any of these Rules of Professional Conduct, shall cooperate with the Board in furnishing such information or assistance as may be required.

(6) Conviction of a felony without restoration of civil rights, or discipline of the license of a registrant in another jurisdiction, if for a cause which in the State of Oregon would constitute a violation of ORS 672.020 to 672.310 or of these rules, shall be grounds for a charge of violation of these rules.

(7) Registrants shall continue their professional development throughout their careers; and they shall provide opportunities for the professional development of individuals under their supervision. The Board may require, as a condition for license renewal, that registrants provide documentation to support actions taken to maintain their professional competency.

(8) Registrants or applicants for registration or certification shall cooperate with the Board on all matter subject to the Board's jurisdiction.

(9) Registrants must apply a seal of the type, kind, size and wording, and affix their signature as required by OAR 820-025-0005.

(10) Registrants must affix a seal and sign any final document prepared under their supervision and control. Any document not clearly marked as a preliminary document under OAR 820-025-0015(2) is a final document that must bear the seal and signature of the registrant under whose supervision and control the document was prepared.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 7-2017, minor correction filed 12/11/2017, effective 12/11/2017
BEELS 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-16
BEELS 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 4-5-07
BEELS 3-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-26-01
EE 1-1995, f. 8-15-95, cert. ef. 9-1-95
EE 2-1981, f. 5-19-81, ef. 6-1-81

Or. Admin. R. 820-020-0020 Registrants Shall Perform Services Only in the Areas of Their Competence

(1) Registrants shall undertake assignments only when qualified by education or experience in the specific technical fields of engineering or land surveying involved.

(2) Registrants shall not affix their signatures or seals to any plans or documents dealing with subject matter in which they lack competence, nor to any such plan or document not prepared under their direction and control.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.255
EE 2-1995, f. 12-15-95, cert. ef. 1-1-96
EE 1-1995, f. 8-15-95, cert. ef. 9-1-95
EE 2-1981, f. 5-19-81, ef. 6-1-81

Or. Admin. R. 820-020-0025 Obligation of Registrants and Applicants to Issue Statements only in an Objective and Truthful Manner

(1) Registrants and applicants must be objective and truthful and include all relevant and pertinent information in all professional reports, statements or testimony, applications for registration and enrollment as an intern, and references on applications for registration and enrollment.

(2) Registrants may express a professional opinion on technical subjects only when that opinion is founded upon adequate knowledge of the facts and the registrant is competent in the subject matter.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-16
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
EE 2-1981, f. 5-19-81, ef. 6-1-81

Or. Admin. R. 820-020-0030 Obligation of Registrants and Applicants to Act in Professional Matters for Each Employer or Client as Faithful Agents or Trustees, and to Avoid Conflicts of Interest

(1) For purposes of this section, “applicant” means an applicant who is registered in another jurisdiction.

(2) Registrants and applicants for registration or certification shall act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees and at all times strive to serve the public interest.

(3) Registrants and applicants for registration or certification shall disclose all known or potential conflicts of interest to their employers or clients by promptly informing them, in writing, of any business association, interest, or other circumstances that could influence or appear to influence their judgment or the quality of their services. For purposes of this rule, a "conflict of interest" includes, but is not limited to, an interest in any property or any other thing of value, other than their compensation from that employer, that is related in any way to or potentially affected by the services that the registrant provides.

(4) Registrants and applicants for registration or certification shall not be influenced in their professional duties by conflicting interests.

(5) A registrant or applicant for registration or certification shallnot accept compensation, financial or otherwise, directly or indirectly, from more than one party for services on the same property, or for services pertaining to the same project, unless the circumstances are fully disclosed and agreed to by all parties, in writing. For the purposes of this subsection, forgiveness of debt is considered compensation.

(6) A registrant or applicant for registration or certification who is a member, advisor or employee of a governmental body shall not participate in decisions made by that governmental body with respect to professional services solicited from or provided by that individual or a business or firm that employs the individual or in which the individual holds an ownership interest and through which the individual offers or provides professional services. This subsection does not apply to County Surveyors carrying out their duties under ORS 209.070(5) and (6).

(7) A registrant or applicant for registration or certification may not solicit or accept employment or a contract for professional services from a governmental body for which that individual’s associate is a member or officer unless the individual discloses all pertinent facts and circumstances of the individual’s relationship to the individual’s associate and the governmental body provides written consent. For purposes of this rule, an "individual’s associate" refers to an individual’s employer or an owner or officer of a business or firm that employs the individual or in which the individual holds an ownership interest and through which the individual offers or provides professional services.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-16
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
BEELS 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-98
EE 2-1981, f. 5-19-81, ef. 6-1-81

Or. Admin. R. 820-020-0035 Obligation of Applicants or Registrants to Avoid Improper Solicitation of Professional Employment

(1) An applicant or registrant may not misrepresent or permit misrepresentation of the academic or professional qualifications of the applicant or registrant, another registrant, or a registrant's associate. For purposes of this rule, a "registrant's associate" refers to a registrant's employer or an owner or officer of a business or firm that employs the registrant or in which the registrant holds an ownership interest and through which the registrant offers or provides professional services.

(2) An applicant or registrant may not misrepresent or exaggerate the responsibility for performance of prior assignments by the applicant or registrant, by any other registrant, or by a registrant's associate.

(3) An applicant who is registered in another jurisdiction or a registrant may not offer, give, solicit or receive, either directly or indirectly, any commission or gift or other valuable consideration in order to secure work.

(4) An applicant who is registered in another jurisdiction or a registrant may not make any political contribution intended to influence the award of a contract by a governmental body.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-17
BEELS 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-16
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
EE 2-1981, f. 5-19-81, ef. 6-1-81

Or. Admin. R. 820-020-0040 Oregon Specific Examination Subversion: Grounds for Invalidation of Examination Results

(1) Examination subversion is the use of any means to alter the results of an examination to cause the results to inaccurately represent the competency of an examinee.

(2) The Board may invalidate the examination results of an examinee who engages in examination subversion. Examination subversion may include, but is not limited to:

(a) Communication between examinees inside of the examination room.

(b) Giving or receiving any unauthorized assistance on the examination while an examination is in process.

(c) Having any unauthorized printed, written, or digital material in the examinee's possession used to, or that might serve to aid the examinee on the examination.

(d) Having any unauthorized mechanical, digital, electronic or other device or mechanism in the examinee’s possession used to, or that might serve to, aid the examinee on the examination.

(e) Obtaining, using, buying, selling, distributing, having possession of, or having unauthorized access to examination questions or other secured examination material prior to, during or after the administration of the examination.

(f) Copying another examinee's answers or looking at another examinee's materials while an examination is in progress.

(g) Permitting anyone to copy answers to the examination.

(h) Removing any secured examination materials from the examination facility.

(i) Allowing another person to take the examination in the examinee's place.

(j) Placing any identifying mark upon the examinee's examination papers other than the examinee's identification number or other identifiers as directed by the examination administrator.

(k) Writing on anything other than designated examination material.

(l) Writing or erasing anything after time is called.

(m) Having a cell phone in the examinee’s possession.

(n) Having a device with copying, recording, or communication capabilities in the examinee’s possession. These include but are not limited to cameras, pagers, PDAs, radios, headsets, tape players, calculator watches, electronic dictionaries, electronic translators, transmitting devices, and digital media players.

(o) Having a calculator in the examinee’s possession that is not approved by the examination proctor.

(p) Removing pages from an exam booklet.

(q) Leaving the exam room without authorization.

(r) Engaging in any other act of examination subversion identified by the Board or proctor but not listed above.

(3) In addition to subsections (1) and (2) of this rule, the Board may invalidate the examination results for any examinee who violates any other terms contained in testing regulations provided by the examination’s administrator or proctor that are cause for dismissal or exam invalidation by the examination’s administrator or proctor.

(4) At the discretion of the Board or its designee, if there is evidence of examination subversion by an examinee prior to, during, or after the administration of the examination, one or more of the following may occur:

(a) The examinee may be denied the privilege of taking the examination if examination subversion is detected before the administration of the examination.

(b) If the examination subversion detected has not yet compromised the integrity of the examination, such steps as are necessary to prevent further examination subversion shall be taken, and the examinee may be permitted to continue with the examination.

(c) The examinee may be requested to leave the examination facility if examination subversion is detected during the examination. If the examinee does not leave the facility, the examinee will be deemed a trespasser.

(d) The examinee's examination results may be voided and the application fee forfeited.

(e) The examinee may not be allowed to sit for an examination for up to three years.

(5) If examination subversion is detected after the administration of the examination, the Board or its designee shall make appropriate inquiry to determine the facts concerning the examination subversion and the Board or its designee may take either or both of the actions described in paragraphs (d) and (e) of subsection (4) above, and may also discipline the examinee under the Board’s rules of professional conduct.

(6) Notwithstanding any other rule, the Board or its designee may choose not to release or make available the examination results to examinee or any other person pending the outcome of an investigation into examination subversion.

(7) Voiding any part of an examinee's examination for subversion shall constitute voiding the examinee’s entire examination.

(8) Applicants are required to sign statements regarding examination subversion in order to take an examination. Applicants who refuse to sign statements regarding examination subversion will be denied the privilege of taking the examination and the application fees for the examination paid to the Board are forfeited.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-16
BEELS 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 3-13-13
BEELS 4-2012, f. & cert. ef. 9-14-12
BEELS 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 11-14-08
BEELS 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-16-05

Or. Admin. R. 820-020-0045 Obligation Not to Engage in Unprofessional Behavior

(1) An applicant or registrant will not, by word or conduct, act in a manner intended to place a client, another registrant, a board member, a board employee, an examination proctor, or any other person with whom the registrant interacts in a professional capacity, in fear of imminent serious physical injury.

(2) An applicant or registrant will not engage in reckless, knowing or willful conduct that causes serious physical injury to a client, another registrant, a board member, a board employee, an examination proctor, or any other person with whom the registrant interacts in a professional capacity.

(3) An applicant or registrant must make timely and full payment to the Board of all Board assessed fees, fines and penalties.

(4) An applicant or registrant must give written notification to the Board of any disciplinary action or sanction related to the practice of engineering, land surveying, or photogrammetric mapping imposed by any licensing agency within 45-days of the final order being issued.

(5) An applicant or registrant will not assist or aid the unsupervised or unlawful practice of engineering, land surveying, or photogrammetric mapping.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2021, amend filed 01/12/2021, effective 01/12/2021
BEELS 4-2019, amend filed 05/09/2019, effective 05/09/2019
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
BEELS 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-16-05

Or. Admin. R. 820-020-0050 Address Changes; Service of Notice; and Name Changes

(1) It is the registrant's responsibility to inform the Board in writing, within 30-days, of any address change.

(2) As of November 13, 2015, notice by registered or certified mail to the registrant's last address on file with the Board shall constitute legal service.

(3) It is the registrant’s responsibility to inform the Board in writing, within 60-days, of any name change. A certified copy of documentation showing current legal name must be submitted.

(4) The Board shall provide an acknowledgement of any address or name change.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 372.325
BEELS 12-2018, amend filed 11/15/2018, effective 11/15/2018
BEELS 10-2018, temporary amend filed 09/20/2018, effective 09/20/2018 through 03/18/2019
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-020-0055 Unprofessional Conduct

Incompetence, negligence or gross negligence in the practice engineering, land surveying, or photogrammetric mapping is unprofessional conduct.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, ORS 672.255 & ORS 672.325
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 5-2019, adopt filed 05/15/2019, effective 05/15/2019
BEELS 3-2019, temporary adopt filed 03/15/2019, effective 03/15/2019 through 09/10/2019

Division 25 DIGITAL SEAL AND SIGNATURE

Or. Admin. R. 820-025-0001 Definitions

(1) "Digital signature" means a type of electronic signature that transforms a message through the use of an algorithm or series of algorithms that provide a key pair, private and public, for signor verification, document security and authentication.

(2) “Certificate Authority” is the trusted third party that issues and manages digital certificates (private and public keys) for digital signatures.

(3) “Digital certificate” is required to affix a digital signature, for the recipient to verify the identity of the signor, and for the recipient to verify that the contents of the document have not been altered since the signature was affixed.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15

Or. Admin. R. 820-025-0005 Official Seal

(1) Seals, as referenced by ORS 672.020(2) and 672.025(2), must be legible and contain the printed name of the registrant, the date of registration, the number of the registrant's certificate of registration, and the registrant's professional title. The registrant's printed name on the seal will be exactly the same as the registrant’s name on file with the Board.

(2) The size of the seal must be at least 2 inches from point to point. The design and content of the seal will be an exact replica, in style, of the examples shown in Exhibit 1 (Official Seals) for the profession or branch of the profession in which the registrant is licensed. The expiration or renewal date may be made part of the seal. If the expiration or renewal date is not made part of the seal, it must be handwritten, in permanent ink, after the word "Expires" or “Renews.” Reduced or enlarged seals are not permitted on final documents. In addition to these requirements, registrants will use the following seals:

(a) Professional engineers holding a structural engineering certificate will use the seal with the designation "Structural" above the words "Registered Professional Engineer," as shown in Exhibit 1-b. Other registered professional engineers will use the seal shown in Exhibit 1-a; [Exhibit not included. See ED. NOTE.]

(b) Registered professional traffic engineer, who may practice only traffic engineering will use the seal shown in Exhibit 1-f; [Exhibit not included. See ED. NOTE.]

(d) Registered professional photogrammetrists will use the seal shown in Exhibit 1-d; [Exhibit not included. See ED. NOTE.]

(e) Registered water right examiners will use the seal shown in Exhibit 1-e. [Exhibit not included. See ED. NOTE.]

(3) The seal may be applied to a document by rubber stamp or it may be computer-generated onto the document.

(4) The registrant will sign through the middle of the seal or in the place on the seal as indicated for signature, in handwriting, and in permanent ink.

(5) A digital signature, for final documents is acceptable as an alternative to a handwritten signature in permanent ink if the digital signature:

(a) Is unique to the registrant using it;

(b) Is independently verifiable by a Certificate Authority (3rd Party);

(d) Is linked to the document in such a manner that the digital signature is invalidated if any data in the document is changed; and

(e) Bears the phrase “digitally signed” in place of a handwritten signature.

(6) Only individuals registered as professional engineers, professional traffic engineers, professional land surveyors, professional photogrammetrists, or certified water rights examiners may use a seal with a shape, form or wording similar to those shown in Exhibit 1. Using such a seal without registration constitutes falsely representing that the person is authorized to practice the profession.

[ED. NOTE: Exhibits referenced are available from the agency.]

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 3-2024, amend filed 09/11/2024, effective 09/11/2024
BEELS 4-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-12-17
BEELS 8-2016, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-16
BEELS 5-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-16
Renumbered from 820-010-0620 by BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15
BEELS 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-14
BEELS 10-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-5-13 thru 3-14-14
BEELS 7-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-12-13 thru 5-9-14
BEELS 6-2013, f. & cert. ef. 9-11-13
BEELS 2-2009, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-09
BEELS 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 7-9-08
BEELS 4-2007, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-07
Reverted to BEELS 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-00
BEELS 3-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-5-06 thru 6-3-07
BEELS 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 1-14-00
BEELS 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-98
EE 1-1995, f. 8-15-95, cert. ef. 9-1-95
EE 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-92
EE 4-1987, f. & ef. 12-1-87
EE 2-1986, f. 3-26-86, ef. 3-31-86
EE 20, f. & ef. 12-15-77
EE 16, f. 3-5-74, ef. 3-25-74
EE 13, f. 3-29-72, ef. 4-15-72

Or. Admin. R. 820-025-0010 Official Seal – Digital Seal and Signature for Electronic Final Documents

(1) A “Digital Seal and Signature” is a signature and electronic authentication process that is attached to an electronic document.

(2) A “Digital Seal and Signature” is not a photocopy, scanned copy, or other facsimile of a signed and sealed hard copy document, nor is it a copy or facsimile of a rubber stamp seal and ink signature, nor is it a copy of a computer-generated image of a seal and ink signature. Seals and signatures described in this subsection (2) of the rule are not allowed on final documents.

(3) For electronic final documents, a “Digital Seal and Signature” (“digital signature”) is acceptable as an alternative to a stamped or computer-generated image of a seal with handwritten signature in permanent ink, if:

(a) The digital signature is unique to the registrant using it;

(b) The digital signature is independently verifiable by a Certificate Authority (3rd Party);

(d) The digital signature is linked to the document in such a manner that the digital signature is invalidated if any data in the document is changed;

(e) The electronic file that is the final electronic document contains one digital signature that is permanently linked to it; and,

(f) The computer-generated image of a seal must be of a stamp as described in OAR 820-025-005(1) and (2), and must be at least 2 inches from point to point when the page is printed;

(g) For final electronic files containing a single page, the registrant affixes a computer–generated image of a stamp that bears the phrase “digitally signed” in lieu of and in the location designated for a hand-written signature on that page. The computer-generated image of the stamp must be of a stamp as described in OAR 820-025-0005(1) and (2), and must be at least 2 inches from point to point when the page is printed; and,

(h) For final electronic files containing multiple pages, the registrant affixes a computer-generated image of a stamp that bears the phrase “digitally signed” in lieu of and in the location designated for a hand-written signature to the title page, an index page, or a seals page. The computer-generated image of the stamp must be of a stamp as described in OAR 820-025-0005(1) and (2), including the size prescribed in OAR 820-025-0005 when the page is printed to full size.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 3-2024, amend filed 09/11/2024, effective 09/11/2024
BEELS 2-2019, amend filed 01/14/2019, effective 01/14/2019
BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15

Or. Admin. R. 820-025-0015 Final Documents

(1) All final documents identified in ORS 672.020(2), 672.025(2), and 672.028(2) must bear the seal and signature of the registrant under whose supervision and control they were prepared.

(2) Documents that are not final documents must be marked as "preliminary", "not for construction", "review copy", "draft copy, subject to change", or with some similar wording to indicate that the documents are not intended to represent the final work product of the registrant. Documents submitted to a client, customer, public entity, or any other person, are final documents and must bear the seal and signature of the registrant under whose supervision and control they were prepared, unless such document is clearly marked as not a final document.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.020, 672.025, 672.028 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2021, temporary amend filed 01/12/2021, effective 01/12/2021 through 07/10/2021
BEELS 5-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-16
BEELS 2-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-15-16 thru 6-30-16
Renumbered from 820-010-0621 by BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15
BEELS 2-2015, f. & cert. ef. 5-21-15
BEELS 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-14
BEELS 10-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-5-13 thru 3-14-14
BEELS 7-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-12-13 thru 5-9-14
BEELS 6-2013, f. & cert. ef. 9-11-13
BEELS 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 5-10-12
BEELS 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 4-5-07
BEELS 3-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-5-06 thru 6-3-07

Or. Admin. R. 820-025-0020 Modifying Designs or Documents

(1) Documents prepared and sealed by a Professional Engineer may be modified only when all of the following requirements are met:

(a) Only a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect if within the scope of practice of architecture and if competent by education or experience, can modify designs or documents prepared and sealed by a Professional Engineer.

(b) A Professional Engineer shall only modify another Professional Engineer’s design or document if they are competent by education or experience.

(c) The Professional Engineer modifying another Professional Engineer's design or document shall cloud, encircle, or in some other way clearly indicate the portion of the design or document they are revising and refer the viewer to a separate design or document.

(d) The Professional Engineer making the design revisions shall seal and sign the separate design or document.

(e) A Professional Engineer modifying designs or documents not sealed must provide all the engineering services that would have been required had they started the work from its origin.

(2) Professional Engineers modifying designs or documents prepared by an unlicensed person for an exempt structure must do the following:

(a) The Professional Engineer modifying the design or document shall cloud, encircle, or in some other way clearly indicate the portion of the design or document they are revising and refer the viewer to a separate design or document.

(b) The Professional Engineer making the design revision shall seal and sign the separate design or document.

(3) A Professional Engineer may modify a Registered Architect’s documents as follows:

(a) The Professional Engineer shall only modify a Registered Architect’s documents if within the scope of practice of engineering and if competent by education and experience.

(b) The Professional Engineer modifying a Registered Architect’s documents shall make modifications on separate documents that clearly indicate the portion of the Registered Architect’s documents being modified.

(c) The Professional Engineer modifying a Registered Architect’s documents shall seal and sign the separate documents that provide the modifications.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
Renumbered from 820-010-0622 by BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15
BEELS 3-2014, f. & cert. ef. 7-16-14
BEELS 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 7-13-12
BEELS 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 5-10-12
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
BEELS 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-16-05

Or. Admin. R. 820-025-0025 Dual Stamping Documents

No more than one registrant will seal documents unless it is clearly explained and denoted on the document by all registrants which portion of the work each registrant prepared and for which each registrant is responsible.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
Renumbered from 820-010-0623 by BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15
BEELS 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-04

Division 30 THE PRACTICE OF LAND SURVEYING

Or. Admin. R. 820-030-0005 Definitions

“Professional service” or “professional services,” as used in ORS 672.005, means providing labor that does not produce a tangible commodity, but that requires a high level of training and proficiency.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.005 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-030-0060 Filing Time and Place

The registered professional land surveyors making a survey pursuant to ORS 209.250 shall submit for filing a complete record that contains all the elements listed in ORS 209.250(2)(3) in all affected counties within 45 days of establishment or reestablishment of any boundary monument or boundary reference monument. The 45-day limit will commence with the setting of the first monument, not the completion of the project.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 5-15-09
BEELS 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 9-14-01, Renumbered from 820-015-0020
EE 2-1986, f. 3-26-86, ef. 3-31-86

Or. Admin. R. 820-030-0070 Surveyor’s Seal and Signature Required

In both ORS 209.250(2)(c) and (3)(g) the intent is that each page of the map and the last page of the narrative, if the narrative is a separate document, shall bear the seal and original signature of the professional land surveyor.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 9-14-01, Renumbered from 820-015-0035
EE 1-1985, f. & ef. 8-5-85

Or. Admin. R. 820-030-0080 Survey Monument Marking

A monument set by a registered professional land surveyor to mark or reference a point on a property or land line, or to mark or reference a geodetic control survey point, must be durably and visibly marked or tagged with the registered business name (Oregon only) or the letters “L.S.” followed by the registration number (Oregon only) of the surveyor in charge or, if the monument is set by a public officer, the monument must be marked with the official title of the office.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15

Division 40 THE PRACTICE OF ENGINEERING

Or. Admin. R. 820-040-0005 Definitions

(1) As used in ORS 672.060(7) and ORS 672.107(1)(c)(A)(ii), "Ground Area" is defined as any projected or suspended occupied areas above the ground level in combination with areas in contact with the ground. Measurements in determining the ground area shall be taken from outside wall to outside wall and include the sum of the areas of all additions and the area of the original structure. The ground area of a building, or portion thereof, not provided with surrounding exterior walls is the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above.

(2) As used in ORS 672.060(7) and ORS 672.107(1)(c)(A)(ii), "Height" is measured from the top surface of the lowest flooring to the highest interior overhead finish of the structure in determining whether a building exceeds the 20-foot height limitation. A basement floor is considered the lowest flooring when useable (i.e., storage, garage, etc.).

(3) As used in ORS 672.107(1)(c)(A)(iv), the height of a structure is defined as the vertical dimension from the average ground level to the average roof height for sloped roofs or parapet height for flat roofs. In multi-level structures, utilize the upper roof only to determine the dimension.

(4) As used in ORS 672.060(7) and (8), “Appurtenance” means a separate structure that:

(a) Is subordinate to a single family residential dwelling, farm building, or building less than 4,000 square feet in ground area or 20 feet in height;

(b) Is itself no greater than 4,000 square feet in floor area; and,

(d) “Appurtenance” includes but is not limited to:

(A) A retaining wall less than four feet in height, with level backfill, and not supporting any structure;

(B) Signage less than 15 feet in height and 50 square feet;

(D) A carport, cabana, playhouse, or garden structure, no more than 20 feet in height and with vertical and horizontal structural elements primarily formed by a system of conventional, repetitive, wood or cold-formed steel framing members, and a maximum roof span of 30 linear feet. For the purposes of this subsection, "Height" is measured from the top surface of the lowest flooring to the highest interior overhead finish of the structure in determining whether a building exceeds the 20-foot height limitation. A basement floor is considered the lowest flooring when useable (e.g., for storage, living space, appliances, etc.).

(e) “Appurtenance” does not include a single family residential dwelling, farm building, or building less than 4,000 square feet in ground area or 20 feet in height.

(5) “Professional service” or “professional services,” as used in ORS 672.005, means providing labor in a commercial context or professional relationship, paid or unpaid, that does not produce a tangible commodity, but that requires a high level of training and proficiency.

(6) "Creative work," as used in ORS 672.005, applies to work provided in a commercial or professional context, paid or unpaid.

(7) "Engineer," when used alone and not as part of the phrases "professional engineer" or "registered professional engineer," in ORS 672.002, and in conjunction with ORS 672.007(1)(b) and 672.020 or 672.045, refers to when the word "engineer" is used to claim or imply that an individual is registered to perform engineering work in Oregon.

(8) "Purports to be able to perform," as used in ORS 672.007, refers to purporting within the context of an offer, bid, advertisement, client relationship, or claim to a building official.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.060, 672.107 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 4-2023, minor correction filed 12/11/2023, effective 12/11/2023
BEELS 5-2022, minor correction filed 12/08/2022, effective 12/08/2022
BEELS 2-2018, amend filed 04/25/2018, effective 04/25/2018
BEELS 6-2017, temporary amend filed 12/11/2017, effective 12/11/2017 through 06/08/2018
BEELS 3-2017(Temp), f. 6-12-17, cert. ef. 6-13-17 thru 12-8-17
BEELS 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-16
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 5-15-09
BEELS 4-2005, f. & cert. ef. 9-23-05

Or. Admin. R. 820-040-0010 Electrical Engineering

(1) "Electrical engineering" is the design of the electric power, control, and fire and life safety systems with the following electrical services:

(a) Below 250 volts, 96 Kva and above;

(b) Above 250 volts, and less than 600 volts, 150 Kva and above;

(2) Example where the services of a registered engineer may be required include the design of electrical systems for the following:

(a) Hospitals;

(b) Nursing Homes;

(d) Retirement Homes (with medical care and/or central dining facilities);

(e) Auditoriums (includes Concert Halls and Assembly Places for 100 or more persons);

(f) Schools;

(g) Gymnasiums;

(h) Fraternal Buildings;

(i) Structures under the purview of UBC 1807 with Oregon amendments;

(j) Multi-family Dwellings;

(k) Planned Unit Developments;

(l) Retail Stores;

(m) Office Buildings.

(3) The Board recognizes that there may be some electrical systems in the above listed structures, which are not sufficiently complex to require the services of a registered engineer. These systems may be submitted to the Board prior to issue of a building permit, and the requirement for a registered engineer may be waived.

(4) The design of electrical systems for the following structures are exempted from the requirements of subsection (1) of this rule:

(a) Duplex dwellings and structures used in connection with or auxiliary to a single-family dwelling or a duplex dwelling.

(b) Farm buildings and structures used in connection with or auxiliary to a farm building, public, commercial, industrial, or storage buildings where electric power use is limited to general purpose lighting, branch circuits not exceeding 60 amps, and the voltage not exceeding 250 volts.

(c) Any electrical contractor whose practice includes the installation and fabrication of electrical systems which they install by virtue of a license issued under ORS 479.510 to 479.990, which requires an aggregate service capacity below that defined in subsection (1) of this rule is exempted from the requirements of subsection (1) of this rule.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 7-2021, minor correction filed 09/20/2021, effective 09/20/2021
BEELS 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 9-14-01

Or. Admin. R. 820-040-0020 Structural Engineering

"Structural Engineering" means that branch of professional engineering that provides analysis, design, evaluation or review of structures or their elements, parts or systems for support of external forces such as gravity, lateral loading, temperature, seismic influence, etc.

(1) Structural engineering services for significant structures, as referred to in ORS 672.002 to 672.325, shall mean structural engineering for the primary structural frame or load resisting system and its elements or parts. The primary frame shall be that portion of the structure, which provides the overall stability of the structure. Elements, components, or parts of the structure, which are not part of the primary frame do not require the services of a professional structural engineer.

(2) A "Structural Engineer" is a registered professional engineer who passes a structural engineering examination recognized by the Board and meets the other necessary qualifications for registration under ORS 672.002 to 672.325.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 9-14-01

Or. Admin. R. 820-040-0030 Traffic Engineering

(1) "Traffic Engineering" is that branch of engineering which applies technology, science, and human factors to the planning, design, operations, and management of roads, streets, bikeways, highways, their networks, terminals, and abutting lands. Its objective is to provide for the safe, rapid comfortable, economical, convenient, and environmentally compatible movement of people, goods and services. Traffic engineering embraces studies and activities in connection with roads, streets, and highway traffic controls, which include signs, signals, lighting, pavement markings, and the following:

(a) The planning, use, and design of traffic control devices and systems;

(b) The use of algorithms for the operation of traffic control system;

(d) The preparation of traffic engineering reports;

(e) The planning of traffic systems and networks, including environmental impacts, predictions of future needs, and interface with other modes of transportation;

(f) Traffic related engineering economic feasibility studies;

(g) The conduct of investigations and the preparation of recommendations relating to safety measures and improvements to be applied to highways including intersections, ramps, and railroad crossings;

(h) Interrelationships of highways to other travel modes and abutting lands;

(i) The operational and geometric design of roads, streets, bikeways, and highways.

(2) Functional Areas: Four areas have been identified as functional classifications within traffic engineering. Each of the functional areas is further described as follows:

(a) "Traffic operations" is the science of analysis, review, and application of traffic data systems, including accident and surveillance records, and volume and other data gathering techniques necessary for traffic planning. It includes the knowledge of operational characteristics of persons and vehicles to determine the need for installation of traffic control devices, and the treatment of the functional characteristics of the controls such as traffic signal timing. It includes the assessment of vehicular and human factors, their relationship with other traffic characteristics, the determination of safe transportation systems, and the need for inherently safe features and controls;

(b) "Traffic design" consists of the design of traffic control devices and operational design. Traffic control device design includes those activities necessary to determine the appropriate and proper application of signs, pavement markings, signals, and signal systems, as well as to determine their location, and, if necessary, construction methods. It includes the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for the installation or modification of the various devices. Operational design concerns the visible features of a roadway. It may be thought of as the tailoring of the highway to the terrain, to the urban landscape, and to the requirements of the roadway user. It deals with such roadway elements as cross section, curvature, sight distance, channelization, and clearances, and thus depends directly on traffic flow characteristics;

(c) "Traffic planning" includes the determination of travel pattern of persons and goods based upon engineering judgments derived from the study and analysis of traffic characteristics involving present, future, and potential land-use plans; and recommendations for transportation systems and networks of roadways. Traffic planning may include origin and destination studies; functional classification plans; travel forecasts; system, land or mode capacity studies; trip generation and distribution; modal split; traffic assignment; terminal and route location; and economic analysis. The prime responsibility of the traffic planner is to determine travel patterns and networks in concert with the several modes of transportation and their terminals;

(d) "Traffic engineering research" includes the investigation of theoretical and applied aspects of all areas of traffic engineering for the purpose of developing new knowledge, new interpretations, and new applications. Traffic research may include hypothetical testing; impact studies; development of traffic hardware; theory formulation; methods of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of existing phenomena and knowledge; and development of objectivity and thoroughness so that the validity of research findings can be demonstrated.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.005 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-17
BEELS 4-2005, f. & cert. ef. 9-23-05
BEELS 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 9-14-01, Renumbered from 820-010-0475
EE 2-1986, f. 3-26-86, ef. 3-31-86

Or. Admin. R. 820-040-0040 Geotechnical Engineering

(1) Geotechnical engineering is defined as the investigation and the evaluation of the physical and engineering properties of earth materials, such as soil and rock, including impacts of ground water and earthquakes, and their application to the design and construction of civil engineering works, such as foundations, earth dams, retaining walls, and similar, using soil and rock mechanics and earthquake engineering principles and related engineering laws, formula, and procedures. Further, the practice involves the application of soil and rock mechanics and related engineering laws and procedures to an evaluation of the performance of constructed civil engineering works as influenced by earth materials, groundwater, and earthquakes and to an evaluation of the performance, including stability, of natural and man-made slopes, including man-made fills and embankments, and for the design of mitigation measures to reduce risk and/or hazards as disclosed by the evaluation.

(2) A "geotechnical engineer" is a registered professional engineer recognized by the Board to practice geotechnical engineering and who meets the other necessary qualifications for registration under ORS 672.002 to 672.325.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-21-06
BEELS 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-16-05
BEELS 1-2003, f. & cert. ef. 1-28-03

Division 50 THE PRACTICE OF WATER RIGHT EXAMINATION

Or. Admin. R. 820-050-0001 Continuing Professional Development — Certified Water Right Examiner (CWRE)

The purpose of professional development requirements is to demonstrate a continuing level of competency of certified water right examiners (CWRE).

(1) Requirements for a Registered Geologist or a Qualifying District Employee that hold certification as a CWRE:

(a) Obtain 10 professional development hour (PDH) units during each biennial certification period.

(b) If certification is for a period of six months or greater, but less than the full biennial certification period, the Registered Geologist or Qualifying District Employee shall obtain a prorated amount of required PDH.

(c) If certification is for a period of less than six months, the Registered Geologist or Qualifying District Employee is not required to obtain PDH for that certification period.

(d) Every CWRE shall report PDH units to the Board with the renewal application and fee. The renewal application must be completed in its entirety.

(A) Completion certificate(s);

(B) Paid receipt(s);

(D) Other documents supporting evidence of attendance.

(f) Supporting documentation must be submitted to the Board in English or translated to English.

(g) Records must be retained for five (5) years.

(2) PDH units must be obtained in qualifying activities related to the individual’s certification. A qualifying activity is any course or activity with a clear purpose and objective which improves, or expands the skills and knowledge relevant to the professional activities of a certified water right examiner as defined in ORS Chapter 537 and OAR Chapter 690.

(3) Non-qualifying activities may include, but are not limited to:

(a) Regular employment;

(b) Personal self improvement;

(d) Enrollment without attendance at courses, seminars, etc.

(e) Repetitive attendance at the same course;

(f) Repetitive teaching of the same course;

(g) Attending committee meetings or general business meetings of any organization;

(h) Taking professional or required examinations.

(4) Units — The conversion of other units of credit to PDH units is as follows:

(a) 1 College Semester hour equals 45 PDH;

(b) 1 College Quarter hour equals 30 PDH;

(5) Sources of PDH units — One (1) PDH unit may be obtained for each contact hour of instruction or presentation. Unless otherwise noted, there is no maximum amount of PDH units a CWRE may earn per biennial certification period. Sources of PDH units include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Successful completion of college courses;

(b) Successful completion of short courses, tutorials, correspondence, web based courses, televised and videotaped courses;

(d) Teaching or instructing a course, seminar, or workshop one time only. (This does not apply to full-time faculty teaching college courses);

(e) Authoring or co-authoring published papers, articles or books. Maximum of 3 PDH units per biennial certification period;

(f) Active participation in professional or technical society, committee, or board. Maximum of 2 PDH units per biennial certification period;

(g) Self study. Maximum of 2 PDH units per biennial certification period;

(h) Non-technical educational activities related to employment.

(6) Determination of Credit — Credit determination for activities is the responsibility of the CWRE and is subject to review by the Board. The Board has final authority with respect to approval of courses, credit, PDH units for courses and other methods of earning credit.

(7) If a CWRE exceeds the requirement in any certification period, a maximum of 5 PDH units in courses/activities may be carried forward into the next certification period.

(8) Delinquent, retired or inactive certificate holders must provide evidence of holding active registration as a professional engineer, professional land surveyor, or registered geologist, in addition to completing the PDH requirements as outlined in OAR 820-010-0520 in order to attain active status. If certification as a CWRE was obtained as a Qualifying District Employee, active Qualifying District Employee status must be maintained.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.375
BEELS 3-2025, amend filed 05/15/2025, effective 05/15/2025
BEELS 1-2024, amend filed 03/12/2024, effective 03/12/2024
BEELS 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-15
Reverted to BEELS 3-2013, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-13
BEELS 9-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-13 thru 5-9-14
BEELS 3-2013, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-13
BEELS 2-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-18-13 thru 7-15-13

Or. Admin. R. 820-050-0010 Continuing Professional Development Requirements: Failure to Comply

Requirements:

(1) Certified Water Right Examiners are required to obtain 10 professional development hour (PDH) units in subjects related to the practice of water right examination. As used in this rule, “Water Right Examination” includes: courses or study related to water right applications and claims of beneficial use, Water Resources Department programs, water law, or other subjects related to the work of a Water Right Examiner.

(2) For persons who hold registration as an engineer, land surveyor, or both, the number of PDH units required shall remain 30 PDH units per renewal period and may include the 10 PDH units required in OAR 820-050-0010(1)(a).

(3) Any Certified Water Right Examiner who fails to satisfy the Continuing Professional Development requirements in subsection (1)(a) shall be subject to suspension or refusal to renew the certificate. Failure to satisfy the Continuing Professional Development requirements shall not be the sole basis for revocation of certificate.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 1-2021, amend filed 01/12/2021, effective 01/12/2021
BEELS 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-15
BEELS 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 3-13-13

Division 80 FEES

Or. Admin. R. 820-080-0005 Refunds and Charges

(1) Application fees are non-refundable and will not be applied to future applications.

(2) Rescore fees are non-refundable.

(3) If the Board receives payment of any fees by check and the check is deposited and returned to the Board, the payor of the fees will be assessed a charge of $20 in addition to the required payment of the fees.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-080-0010 Fees

For the purposes of ORS 672.155, the Board shall charge the following fees:

(1) Registration application fee — $400.

(2) Additional branch fee — $35.

(3) Examination application fees:

(a) Oregon Specific Acoustical examination — $55.

(b) Oregon Specific Forest examination — $55.

(4) Certified Water Right Examiner examination and certification application fee — $200.

(5) Biennial registration renewal fee:

(a) Professional engineer — $230.00.

(b) Professional land surveyor — $230.00.

(d) Certified water right examiner — $80.

(6) Delinquency renewal fee — $80 for any part of each biennial registration renewal period during delinquency.

(7) Issuance of a temporary permit under ORS 672.109 or 672.127 — $100.

(8) Declaration/issuance of an intern enrollment number — $35.

(9) Re-issuance of professional wall certificate — $35.

(10) Re-issuance of renewal certificate and pocket card — $10.

(11) Verification of certification(s) and/or registration(s) — $15.

(12) Issuance of certificate of registration under ORS 672.153, without examination based on experience — $290.

(13) Reinstatement for inactive registrant or certificate holder — $50.

(14) Reinstatement for retired registrant or certificate holder — $225.

(15) Re-score of an Oregon specific examination item — $50.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.310, 672.153, 672.155 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 6-2021, amend filed 09/14/2021, effective 09/14/2021
BEELS 5-2017, f. & cert. ef. 9-15-17
BEELS 4-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-12-17
BEELS 6-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-4-16
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16

Or. Admin. R. 820-080-1000 Budget

(1) Budget Contents. The Board’s budget is a financial plan containing estimates of expenditures and revenues for a biennium.

(2) Budget Hearing.

(a) On or before April 30 of every odd-numbered year, before adoption of its biennial budget, the Board will hold an open hearing on its approved budget.

(b) All registrants of the Board shall be provided notice of the budget hearing no less than 30 days prior to the date of the scheduled hearing.

(c) Conduct at the hearing shall be prescribed by the Budget Hearing Officer, and shall be announced at the hearing, prior to the opening of public testimony.

(d) Testimony at the hearing shall be recorded and the Budget Hearing Officer may prepare a report on the hearing for the Board.

(3) Spending Limit. The amount of $5,234,062 is established for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, as the intended limit for payment of expenses from fees, moneys or other revenue, including miscellaneous receipts, collected or received by the Board.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 182.462, 670.310, 672.155 & 672.255
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 672.002 - 672.325
BEELS 2-2025, amend filed 05/15/2025, effective 07/01/2025
BEELS 2-2023, amend filed 05/11/2023, effective 07/01/2023
BEELS 5-2021, amend filed 06/30/2021, effective 07/01/2021
BEELS 4-2021, amend filed 05/11/2021, effective 05/11/2021
BEELS 2-2020, amend filed 05/19/2020, effective 05/19/2020
BEELS 5-2019, amend filed 05/15/2019, effective 05/15/2019
BEELS 6-2018, amend filed 07/11/2018, effective 07/11/2018
BEELS 2-2017, f. 6-12-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17
BEELS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 11-13-15
BEELS 5-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-19-15 thru 2-12-16