Oregon Contractor Licenses

Oregon has different Boards and Divisions in charge of issuing contractor licenses. The Construction Contractors Board manages the licensing process for construction licenses. Besides providing code development, the Building Codes Division deals with individual and business licenses in the construction industry. The Landscape Contractors Board issues all licenses related to landscaping contracting. The Department of Environmental Quality administers the licensing process for the Asbestos and Hot Oil Tank licenses. Finally, the Office of State Fire Marshal is responsible for managing all Liquefied Petroleum Gas licenses.

Apart from the already mentioned agencies, Oregon has another division for apprentices. The Bureau of Labor & Industries offers several apprenticeship programs for applicants interested in jumpstarting their construction careers. Oregon Apprenticeship Programs require candidates to meet several requirements and complete an application process.

Most Oregon contractor licenses require candidates to take and pass examinations as part of the application process. PSI© is the company responsible for administering most of the examinations required for getting an Oregon contractor license.

Below is a list of Oregon's licenses and apprenticeship trades, and their requirements, exams, books, and classes needed to succeed in the application process.

Construction Contractors Board Licenses

The Construction Contractors Board (CCB) is an Oregon agency responsible for administering the application and issuing process of construction licenses. CCB also works towards preventing and resolving problems in the construction industry through law enforcement, dispute resolution, and education.

CCB has three license categories: residential licenses, commercial licenses, and specialty licenses. This chart has all the information needed for applicants to select the proper endorsement, following Oregon's legislature, Chapter 701.

Residential Construction Contractor Licenses

• Home Energy Performance Score (HEPSC)
• Home Inspector Services (HISC)
• Home Services (HSC)
• Residential Developer (RD)
• Residential General (RGC)
• Residential Limited (RLC)
• Residential Locksmith Services (RLSC)
• Residential Restoration (RRC)
• Residential Specialty (RSC)

How to Apply for a Construction Residential Contractor License in Oregon?

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Complete a minimum of 16 hours of pre-license training with one of Oregon’s approved providers.
3. Take and pass the trade examination with PSI©:
   1. Sign in or register on PSI©’s examination website.
   2. Select the examination corresponding to the chosen license.
   3. Pay and schedule the examination.
   4. Refer to PSI©’s CCB Examination Candidate Information Bulletin for more information on the test.
4. Select a Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) to take the training program and the exam:
   • The RMI is an owner, officer, partner, or employee of the business applying for the license.
   • To be accepted as an RMI, the individual must:

     • Complete the 16-hour training and pass the trade exam, or
     • Pass the NASCLA© commercial contractor national exam and the Oregon contractor exam, or
     • Provide more than one license number associated with the RMI with a period before July 1st, 2000, up to the application date.
   • Designate an RMI if applying to the following residential licenses only:

     • Residential General (RGC)
     • Residential Limited (RLC)
     • Residential Specialty (RSC)
5. Register the business applying for the license. For more information on how to set up a business, refer to Oregon Start a Business Guide.
6. Fill out and submit a residential surety bond form, meeting CCB’s requirements. The amount of the bond is determined as follows:

   • Residential general contractor: $20,000
   • Residential specialty contractor: $15,000
   • Residential limited contractor: $10,000
   • Residential developer: $20,000
   • Home services contractor: $10,000
   • Residential locksmith services contractor: $10,000
   • Home inspector services contractor: $10,000
   • Home performance score contractor: $10,000
7. Give proof of liability insurance. The amount of liability insurance needed is determined as follows:

   • Residential general contractor: $500,000 per occurrence
   • Residential specialty contractor: $300,000 per occurrence
   • Residential limited contractor: $100,000 per occurrence
   • Residential developer: $500,000 per occurrence
   • Home services contractor: $100,000 per occurrence
   • Residential locksmith services contractor: $100,000 per occurrence
   • Home inspector services contractor: $100,000 per occurrence
   • Home performance score contractor: $100,000 per occurrence
8. Get worker’s compensation insurance if planning to hire employees.
9. Refer to Oregon’s Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service since other employer account numbers and state and federal tax numbers may be needed.
10. Fill out the form that corresponds to your application type:
    • Limited Liability Company (LLC), Corporation, or TRUST
    • Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) or Limited Partnership (LP)
    • Partnership or Joint Venture
    • Sole Proprietorship
11. Submit the application, including the original surety bond, the insurance certificate, and the $325 fee for a two-year license to:
    P.O. Box 14140
    Salem, OR 97309-5052
    201 High St SE, Ste. 600
    Salem, OR 97301

Commercial Construction Contractor Licenses

• Commercial Developer (CD)
• Commercial General Contractor Level 1 (CGC1)
• Commercial General Contractor Level 2 (CGC2)
• Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1 (CSC1)
• Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2 (CSC2)

How to Apply for a Construction Commercial Contractor License in Oregon?

1. Be at least 18 years old.
2. Complete a minimum of 16 hours of pre-license training. Refer to Oregon’s list of approved providers.
3. Take and pass the contractor examination with PSI©:
   1. Sign in or register on PSI©’s examination website.
   2. Choose the examination corresponding to the license.
   3. Pay and schedule the test.
   4. Refer to PSI©’s CCB Examination Candidate Information Bulletin for more information on the exam.
4. Select a Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) to take the training program and the exam:
   • The RMI can be an owner, officer, partner, or employee of the business applying for the license.
   • To be accepted as an RMI, the individual must:

     • Complete the 16-hour training and pass the trade exam, or
     • Pass the NASCLA© commercial contractor national exam and the Oregon contractor exam, or
     • Provide more than one license number associated with the RMI before July 1st, 2000, up to the application date.
5. Register the business applying for the license. For more information on how to set up a business, check Oregon’s Start a Business Guide.
6. Fill out and submit a commercial surety bond. Take into account CCB surety bonds requirements. The amount of the bond is determined as follows:

   • Commercial General Contractor Level 1: $75,000
   • Commercial General Contractor Level 2: $20,000
   • Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1: $50,000
   • Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2: $20,000
   • Commercial Developer: $20,000
7. Provide proof of liability insurance. The amount of liability insurance is determined as follows:

   • Commercial General Contractor Level 1: $2,000,000 aggregate
   • Commercial General Contractor Level 2: $1,000,000 aggregate
   • Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1: $1,000,000 aggregate
   • Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2: $500,000 per occurrence
   • Commercial Developer: $500,000 per occurrence
8. Obtain worker’s compensation insurance if planning to hire employees.
9. Refer to the Oregon Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service since other employer account numbers and state and federal tax numbers may be needed.
10. Fill out the form that corresponds to the preferred application type:
    • Limited Liability Company (LLC), Corporation, or TRUST
    • Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) or Limited Partnership (LP)
    • Partnership or Joint Venture
    • Sole Proprietorship
11. Submit the application, including the original surety bond, the insurance certificate, and the $325 fee for a two-year license to:
    P.O. Box 14140
    Salem, OR 97309-5052
    201 High St SE, Ste. 600
    Salem, OR 97301

Specialty Construction Contractor Licenses

• Construction Flagging
• Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Technology (EEST)
• Home Energy Assessor Certification
• Home Inspector Certification
• Lead Abatement
• Lead-Based Paint Inspector
• Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor
• Florida courses
• Lead-Based Paint Supervisor
• Lead Inspection
• Lead Inspection
• Locksmith Certification

How to Apply for a Construction Specialty Contractor License in Oregon?

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Meet the educational requirements for each license:
   • Construction Flagging:

     • No educational requirements.
   • Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Technology:

     • Take and pass the EEST program training courses. Training courses for the EEST program are managed by the Building Performance Institute and the Residential Energy Analyst Program.
   • Home Energy Assessor Certification:

     • Complete a training program approved by the Oregon Department of Energy and submit the completion certificate to:
       Oregon Department of Energy, HEPS Program,
       550 Capitol St NE,
       Salem OR 97301
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   • Home Inspector Certification:

     • No educational requirements. However, Oregon has a list of approved providers if interested in taking a pre-license course.
   • Lead Abatement:

     • No educational requirements.
   • Lead-Based Paint Inspector:

     • No educational requirements
   • Lead-Based Paint Renovation:

     • Complete the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) training (8 hours) from an approved provider.
   • Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor:

     • No educational requirements.
   • Lead-Based Paint Supervisor:

     • No educational requirements.
   • Lead Inspection:

     • No educational requirements.
   • Lead Inspection:

     • No educational requirements.
   • Locksmith Certification:

     • No educational requirements.
3. Fill out the application form for the chosen license:
   • Construction Flagging Application Form
   • Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Technology (EEST) Application Form
   • Home Energy Assessor Certification Application Form
   • Home Inspector Certification Application Form
   • Lead Abatement Application Form
   • Lead-Based Paint Inspector Application form
   • Lead-Based Paint Renovation Application Form
   • Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor Application Form
   • Lead-Based Paint Supervisor Application Form
   • Lead-Based Paint Worker Application Form
   • Lead Inspection Application Form
   • Locksmith Certification
4. Take and pass the Oregon contractor examination if applying to the following specialty licenses:
   • Home Inspector Certification. Refer to PSI© Candidate Information Bulletin for more information on the test.
   • Locksmith Certification. Refer to CCB for more information on the exam.
5. Complete a surety bond form if applying for the Construction Flagging contractor license.
6. Submit the application form of the chosen license with the license application fee to:
   P.O. Box 14140
   Salem, OR 97309-5052
   201 High St SE, Ste. 600
   Salem, OR 97301

Useful links for Construction Contractors Board Licenses in Oregon

• Oregon Construction Contractors Board
• CCB Specialty Licenses
• CCB Forms and Fees
• CCB Educational Requirements and Programs
• CCB Public Works Bond
• PSI© Search by State and License
• PSI© Oregon Construction Licenses Candidate Information Bulletin
• Sample Certificate of Insurance Liability
• Guide in Spanish on Obtaining a Contractor’s License

Important Contact Information for Construction Contractors Board Licenses

Construction Contractors Board

CCB Website
(503) 378-4621
Fax: (503) 373-2007​
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201 High St. SE, Suite 600
Salem, OR 97301

PSI© Exams

PSI© Online Services
(855) 746-8170
​3210 East Tropicana
Las Vegas NV-89121

Building Codes Division Licenses

The Building Codes Division (BCD) is the agency in charge of providing code development, inspection, plan review, permit services, and licensing to the construction industry in Oregon. The BCD is made up of seven boards, of which some of them are in charge of managing certain licenses: the Board of Boiler Rules, the Building Codes Structures Board, the Construction Industry Energy Board, the Electrical and Elevator Board, the Mechanical Board, the Residential and Manufactured Structures Board, and the State Plumbing Board.

The Building Codes Division Differentiates between two types of contractor’s licenses: individual licenses and business licenses. Individual licenses are those that a private individual obtains for their own use. Business licenses are those obtained by companies for the company's use. Besides these two types of licenses, BCD offers inspector certifications.

Building Codes Division Individual Licenses

• Boiler Class 1 Trainee/Helper (CL1)
• Boiler Class 2 Pressure Vessel Installer (CL2)
• Boiler Class 3 Service Mechanic (CL3)
• Boiler Class 4 Boilermaker (CL4)
• Boiler Class 5 Pressure Piping Mechanic (CL5)
• Boiler Class 5A Process Piping Mechanic (CL5A)
• Boiler Class 5B Refrigeration Piping Mechanic (CL5B)
• Boiler Class 6 Welder (CL6)
• Elevator Limited Journeyman (E)
• Elevator Limited Mechanic (LEM)
• General Journeyman Electrician (J)
• General Supervising Electrician (S)
• Journeyman Plumber (JP)
• Limited Building Maintenance Electrician (BME)
• Limited Energy Technician, Class A (LEA)
• Limited Energy Technician, Class B (LEB)
• Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician (PJ)
• Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician (SIG)
• Limited Journeyman Stage Electrician (ST)
• Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME)
• Limited Renewable Energy Technician (LRT)
• Limited Residential Electrician (LR)
• Limited Supervising Electrician (PS)
• Manufactured Dwelling - Temporary Limited Installer
• Manufactured Dwelling Installer (MDI)
• Manufactured Dwelling Limited Skirt Installer (LSI)
• Reciprocating Conveyor Mechanic (RCM)
• Residential Water-Heater Installer (WHI)
• Restricted Reciprocating Conveyor Mechanic (RRM)
• Florida courses
• Water-Treatment Installer (WTI)

How to apply for Oregon's Building Codes Division Individual Licenses?

1. Identify the category to which the chosen license belongs:
   • Boiler Category
   • Electrical Category
   • Elevator Category
   • Manufactured Dwelling Category
   • Plumbing Category
2. Fill out the application form of the category corresponding to the selected license:
   • Boiler Licenses Application Form
   • Electrical Licenses Application Form
   • Elevator Licenses Application Form
   • Manufactured Dwelling Application Form
   • Plumbing Licenses Application Form
3. Complete a work history document and fill out the experience verification form for the category of the chosen license:
   • Boiler Experience Verification Form
   • Electrical Experience Verification Form
   • Elevator Experience Verification Form
   • Manufactured Dwelling Experience Verification Form
   • Plumbing Experience Verification Form
4. Sign an applicant’s affidavit and choose the preferred examination location.
5. Mail or fax a sealed packet of all the previous documents to:
   Oregon Building Codes Division
   P.O. Box 14470
   Salem, OR 97309-0404
   Fax: 503-378-2322
6. Schedule, pay, and take the examination administered by the Building Codes Division. For more information on the tests, refer to the following available study guides:
   • Electrical Licenses Exam Guideline
   • Boiler Class 2, 3, 4, 5, 5A and 5B Licenses Study Guides
   • Manufactured Dwelling Licenses Study Guide
7. After passing the examination, BCD will issue the license via mail.

Useful links for Building Codes Division Individual Licenses

• BCD Individual License Types
• BCD Individual Licenses Examination Information
• BCD License Continuing Education
• Boiler Licenses Checklist
• Elevator Licenses Checklist
• Manufactured Dwelling Licenses Checklist
• Plumbing Licenses Checklist

Building Codes Division Business Licenses

• Boiler and Pressure Vessel Business (BB)
• Boiler Business and Electrical (BE)
• Boiler Business and Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor (BH)
• Electrical Contractor (C)
• Elevator Contractor Electrical (EC)
• Elevator Contractor Mechanical (EM)
• Elevator Electrical and Elevator Mechanical Contractor (EM)
• Limited Energy Contractor (CLE)
• Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor (LMS)
• Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R (LHR)
• Limited Pump Installation Specialty Contractor (CPI)
• Limited Renewable Energy Contractor (CLR)
• Limited Sign Contractor (CLS)
• Plumbing and Boiler Business (BP)
• Plumbing and Boiler Business and Electrical Contractor (PBE)
• Plumbing and Boiler Business and Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R (PBH)
• Plumbing and Boiler Business and Restricted Energy Contractor (PBR)
• Plumbing and Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor (PM)
• Plumbing and Limited Pump Installation Contractor (PP)
• Plumbing Business (PB)
• Restricted Energy Contractor (CRE)

How to apply for Oregon's Building Codes Division Business Licenses?

1. Choose the preferred license type.
2. Fill out the Business License Application Form.
3. Provide the company’s Construction Contractors Board number and expiration date:
   • According to OAR 918-030-0015, businesses registered with the Building Codes Division and applying for a business license must show an active license with the Construction Contractors Board.
   • If the business/company is exempt from CCB licensure, the applicant must attach a letter with the application packet explaining the reason for the exemption.
4. Register the company’s name with Oregon’s Secretary of State.
5. Designate a Signing Supervisor:
   • All businesses applying for a BCD business license, except those applying for a boiler or a plumbing license, must have a signing supervisor.
   • Refer to BCD’s chart for more information on the options for designating a Signing Supervisor for each license.
   • If the business’ designated signing supervisor is a Qualified Person (QP), verify QP’s experience for business licenses.
6. Submit a list of the business's employees if applying to any of the following licenses:
   • Restricted energy contractor (CRE)
   • Limited maintenance specialty contractor (LMS)
   • Limited maintenance specialty contractor HVAC/R (LHR)
   • Elevator contractor mechanical (ECM) - Include license numbers of all employees and proof of insurance as an elevator contractor
7. Submit a complete packet including all the previous documents by mail or fax (do not email the application packet) to:
   Oregon Building Codes Division
   P.O. Box 14470
   Salem, OR 97309-0404
   Fax: 503-378-2322

Useful links for Building Codes Division Business Licenses

• Building Codes Division
• BCD Business Licenses Types
• BCD Licensing Specialists
• BCD Business License Application Checklist
• Oregon Secretary of State Building Codes Division Chapter 918

Building Codes Division Inspector Certifications

• Boiler Inspector
• Building Official (BO)
• Electrical Specialty Code Inspector (EI)
• Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner (PEF)
• Limited Plumbing Inspector, Building Sewer (PIS)
• Manufactured Structure Construction Inspector (MCI)
• Mechanical Inspector A-Level (MIA)
• Medical Gas Plumbing Inspector (MGI)
• Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI)
• Recreational Vehicle Inspector (RVI)
• Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE)
• Residential Plans Examiner (CAX)
• Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP)
• Residential Structural Inspector (CAS)
• Specialized Finals Inspector (SFI)
• Specialized Solar Photo-Voltaic Inspector (SSI)
• Structural Inspector A-Level (SIA)
• Structural Plans Examiner A-Level (PEA)
• Third Party Limited Plan Reviewer & Inspector (SRL)
• Third Party Plan Review & Inspection Business Registration (SRB)
• Third Party Plan Reviewer & Inspector (SRI)

How to Obtain a Building Codes Division Inspector Certification in Oregon?

1. Select one of the four pathways through which an inspector certification can be obtained:
   • Application pathway
   • Examination pathway
   • Training pathway
   • National certification conversion pathway
2. Check the following list to identify the pathway that applies for the chosen inspector certification (more than one pathway may apply to some inspector certifications):
   • Application pathway:

     • Third Party Plan Review & Inspection Business Registration (SRB)
     • Third Party Plan Reviewer & Inspector (SRI)
     • Third Party Limited Plan Reviewer & Inspector (SRL)
   • Examination pathway:

     • Boiler Inspector
     • Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE)
     • Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP)
     • Electrical Specialty Code Inspector (EI)
     • Manufactured Structure Construction Inspector (MCI)
     • Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI)
     • Limited Plumbing Inspector, Building Sewer (PIS)
     • Recreational Vehicle Inspector (RVI)
   • Training pathway:

     • Building Official (BO)
     • Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE)
     • Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP)
     • Residential Structural Inspector (CAS)
     • Residential Plans Examiner (CAX)
     • Medical Gas Plumbing Inspector (MGI)
     • Specialized Finals Inspector (SFI)
     • Specialized Solar Photo-Voltaic Inspector (SSI)
   • National certification conversion pathway:

     • Residential Structural Inspector (CAS)
     • Residential Plans Examiner (CAX)
     • Medical Gas Plumbing Inspector (MGI)
     • Mechanical Inspector A-Level (MIA)
     • Structural Plans Examiner A-Level (PEA)
     • Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner (PEF)
     • Structural Inspector A-Level (SIA)

Application Pathway Instructions for Inspector Certifications in Oregon

1. Fill out the application form corresponding to the chosen certification:
   • Third Party Plan Review & Inspection Business Registration (SRB) Application Form
   • Third-Party Plan Reviewer & Inspector (SRI) Application Form
   • Third-Party Limited Plan Reviewer & Inspector (SRL) Application Form
2. Submit the following documents alongside the application:
   • For the Third Party Plan Review & Inspection Business Registration (SRB) certification:

     • General liability insurance certification
     • Quality-control manual
   • For the Third Party Plan Reviewer & Inspector (SRI) certification:

     • Qualifying experience documents
   • For the Third Party Limited Plan Reviewer & Inspector (SRL) certification:

     • Qualifying experience documents

Examination Pathway Instructions for Inspector Certifications in Oregon

1. Complete one of the following certification forms:
   • Boiler Inspector
   • Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE)
   • Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP)
   • Electrical Specialty Code Inspector (EI)
   • Manufactured Structure Construction Inspector (MCI)
   • Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI)
   • Limited Plumbing Inspector, Building Sewer (PIS)
   • Recreational Vehicle Inspector (RVI)
2. Fill out a certification experience verification form and sign an applicant’s affidavit.
3. Choose an exam location.
4. Schedule the exam. For more information on the test, refer to BCD’s exam information document.

Training Pathway Instructions for Inspector Certifications in Oregon

1. Take and pass the course that corresponds to the chosen license:
   • Building Official Certification course
   • Residential Electrical Inspector course
   • Residential Plumbing Inspector course
   • Residential Structural Inspector course
   • Residential Plans Examiner Inspector course
   • Medical Gas Inspector course
   • Specialized Finals Inspector course
   • Specialized Photo Voltaic Inspector course
2. Meet the prerequisites for the corresponding course:
   • Building Official Certification course:

     • Be employed, or in negotiations to be employed, by a municipality to conduct building official work.
   • Residential Electrical Inspector course:

     • Hold a current Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC).
   • Residential Plumbing Inspector course:

     • Hold a current Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC).
   • Residential Structural Inspector course:

     • Hold a current Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC).
   • Residential Plans Examiner Inspector course:

     • Hold a current Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC).
   • Medical Gas Inspector course:

     • Hold a current Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) and a Commercial Plumbing Inspector (PI) Certification.
   • Specialized Finals Inspector course:

     • Hold a minimum of one certification in Oregon to perform either residential or commercial mechanical, structural, electrical, or plumbing inspections.
   • Specialized Solar Photo-Voltaic Inspector course:

     • Hold a current Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC).

National Certification Conversion Pathway Instructions for Inspector Certifications in Oregon

This pathway allows the applicant to convert any nationally recognized or International Code Council (ICC) certification into an Oregon inspector certification.

1. Hold a valid Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC).
2. Review the Building Codes Division’s conversion chart.
3. Complete the National Certification Conversion Application.
4. Attach evidence of national or ICC certification. Include name, license type, and expiration date.

Building Codes Division Inspector Certification Useful Links

• BCD Inspector Certifications
• BCD Inspector Certification Holder Search
• Oregon Inspector Training Program
• Oregon Certification Manual

Important Contact Information for Building Codes Division Licenses

Building Codes Division

BCD Contact Information
1535 Edgewater St. NW
Salem, OR 97304
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503-378-4133 Fax: 503-378-2322

Building Codes Division License Contacts

License Specialists
D'On Baugh​​
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​Gina Cadile​​
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​Dannielle Clark
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​​Rebecca Thompson
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BCD Inspector Certification Training

Inspector Training Program​
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503-373-7974

Inspector Certification Specialist​

​Cherilyn Alamani
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503-378-4162

Landscape Contractors Board Licenses

Oregon's Landscape Contractors Board (commonly known as the LCB) is the agency responsible for regulating all landscape contracting work. Therefore, the LCB manages the licensing process, enforces statutes and rules related to landscaping work, and provides customer support. LCB has two types of licenses that allow one to perform landscape-related work: the Individual Landscape Construction Professional License and the Business Landscape Contracting Business License. A Landscape Construction Professional is a person who passes a contractor examination and supervises all unlicensed employees of a contracting company. A Landscape Contracting Business is a company authorized to contract for landscape work.

LCB requires applicants to pass an examination to get licensed. The testing company in charge of managing the examinations is PSI©.

List of LCB Licenses

• All Phase Landscape
• Arborist
• Irrigation & Backflow
• Landscape Modified
• Planting
• Standard Landscape

How to apply for a Landscape Contractors Board License in Oregon as an individual?

1. Determine if a license is needed depending on the type of work.
   If it does, meet the exam qualification requirements:
   • Be at least 18 years of age.
   • Satisfy at least one of the requirements listed down below:

     • Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the landscaping field.
       Only 1 year of experience is required when applying for the Modified license.
     • Have an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in horticulture or a similar field.
     • Have 72 credit hours from an accredited school in horticulture or related fields.
     • Have an Arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) if applying for the Arborist license.
     • Have a Landscape Industry Exterior Technician certification from the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
     • Have a valid Certified Professional Membership with the Association of Professional Landscape Designers.
     • Have other related individual-certified memberships.
     • If none of them are met, candidates can apply for a Probationary All Phase License, issued after passing all 6 portions of the examination.
2. Fill out the application. The application can be submitted through the application portal or by filling out the printable form.
3. Schedule the examination with PSI©:
   1. Sign in or register.
   2. Take the corresponding portion of the examination depending on the type of license chosen.
   3. Refer to the PSI© Candidate Information Bulletin and the LCB exam resource materials for more information on the test.
   4. Schedule and pay for the examination.
4. Keep an eye out for an email from the Board notifying their decision after passing the exam.
5. Expect an email with the information to activate an account for accessing the individual portal once the application is approved.
6. Review the information below if interested in starting a landscape contracting business.

How to apply for a Landscape Contractors Board license in Oregon as a business?

1. Decide on the business entity type.
   For information on the options and considerations to keep in mind, refer to Oregon’s Secretary of State starting a business website.
2. Establish all the needed tax accounts with the Internal Revenue Service and Oregon’s Department of Revenue.
3. Register the business’s name with Oregon’s Secretary of State.
4. Get a minimum of $500,000 in liability insurance. The Landscape Contractors Board must be listed as the certificate holder.
5. Choose one of LCB’s surety bonds and fill its corresponding form:
   • $3,000 bond (for jobs between $0 and $10,000)
   • $10,000 bond (for jobs between $10,000 and $25,000 - required for hardscaping work)
   • $15,000 bond (for jobs between $25,000 and $50,000 - required for probationary licenses)
   • $20,000 bond (for jobs more than $50,000)
6. Obtain worker’s compensation insurance if needed.
7. Fill out and notarize the employment verification form. Refer to the list of active notaries.
8. Apply through the business application portal or complete the application form.
9. Receive an email with instructions on how to log into the online business portal once the Board has approved the application.
10. Ensure that all the contracts meet the requirements after getting the license.

Landscape Contractors Board Useful Links

• Landscape Contractors Board
• Landscape List of Types of Licenses
• LCB How To Apply for a License
• LCB How To Apply for a License (Spanish Version)
• LCB List of Forms
• LCB Application Documents in Spanish
• PSI© State and License Search
• Oregon Secretary of State

Important Contact Information for Landscape Contractors Board Licenses

Landscape Contractors Board

Landscape Contractors Board FAQs
Tel: 503-967-6291
Fax: 503-967-6298
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2111 Front Street NE Ste 2-101 Salem, OR 97301

PSI© Exams

PSI© Online Services
Tel: 855-746-8170
​3210 East Tropicana Las Vegas NV-89121

LCB License Specialist

Jerri Jones
Tel: 503-967-6291
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Department of Environmental Quality Licenses

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (commonly known as DEQ) is the regulatory body in charge of maintaining the state-wide preservation of natural resources, including the implementation of standards for sanitary and waste disposal. Oregon’s DEQ also carries out different awareness initiatives, among which is its Hazards and Cleanup program. Here, in addition to offering highly significant information related to improving the quality of land, water, and air, they also propose licensure opportunities for Oregonians.

List of DEQ Licenses

• Asbestos Abatement Certified Supervisor
• Asbestos Abatement Certified Worker
• Asbestos Abatement Contractor
• Heating Oil Tank Service Provider
• Heating Oil Tank Services Supervisor
• Underground Storage Tank Services Provider
• Underground Storage Tank Service Supervisor

How to apply for a DEQ Asbestos Abatement Contractor License in Oregon?

1. Join the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB).
2. Join the Oregon Business Registry of the Secretary of State Corporation Division.
3. Go to Your DEQ Online to complete the DEQ application form as stated by theDepartment.
4. Include the following details when submitting your application:
   • Workers’ compensation coverage.
   • Oregon Construction Contractor Board (CCB) registration number.
   • Oregon Business Registry Corporate Division registration number.
   • The past year notified friable and non-friable asbestos abatement projects.
   • Any asbestos-related enforcement proceedings that the applicant has encountered.
   • All Oregon-certified supervisors who work for the applicant, along with their names and certification numbers.
   • All the asbestos-related permits, certificates, and licenses that were issued within the year prior to the application submission.
5. Pay the required fee and receive notification from the Department once the application has been reviewed and validated.

How to apply for a DEQ Asbestos Abatement Certified Worker or Supervisor in Oregon?

1. Select an accredited training provider.
   Keep in mind that class sizes might be restricted due to COVID-19 limitations.
2. Complete the corresponding DEQ application form.
3. Send the application to the training provider of your choice.
   Ask to take the Oregon refresher class rather than the introductory course if you hold a worker or supervisor certification from another state.
4. Provide the following documentation if requesting certification as an asbestos supervisor:
   • Evidence of one-year full-scale friable asbestos abatement.
   • Evidence of the time spent wearing a motorized air purifier respirator.
   • Evidence of at least ten different friable asbestos abatement projects.

List of informative DEQ asbestos license and certificate links

• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
• Oregon DEQ Asbestos Important Information Page
• Oregon DEQ Asbestos Information for Contractors and Businesses
• Oregon DEQ Asbestos Information for Contractors and Businesses Owners - Fact Sheet
• Oregon DEQ Asbestos Notification and Application Forms
• Oregon DEQ Asbestos Accredited Training Providers
• Your DEQ Online Services Page
• Your DEQ Online Help Page
• Your DEQ Online Asbestos Abatement Application Submittal

Important contact information for Oregon DEQ asbestos program applicants

Contractor licenses, supervisor certifications and training provider accreditations:
Address: 700 NE Multnomah St., Suite 600 Portland, OR 97232
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Outside Oregon phone number: 503-229-5696
Outside Oregon phone number: 503-229-5982
Toll-free Oregon phone number: 800-452-4011
Fax: 503-229-6124

Administrative Offices:
Addresses: Map of office locations
Office hours: Mon. - Fri., 08:00 am - 05:00 pm

How to apply for a DEQ Heating Oil Tank Services Supervisor in Oregon?

1. Take and pass the Oregon Heating Oil Tank Supervisor examination given by the International Code Council (ICC).
2. Complete the DEQ license application form and send it to the given address, along with the required fee and a copy of your passing exam score report within 30 days of passing the qualifying examination. Applications for renewal must be sent 30 days before the expiration date.
3. Receive your license one or two weeks after your application is accepted.

How to apply for a DEQ Heating Oil Tank Service Provider in Oregon?

1. Register your company with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) if required.
2. Make sure to choose your license endorsements beforehand.
3. Complete the DEQ license application form and send it to the given address, along with the required fee.
   You may want to review the application instructions to have a better understanding of the information you must provide.
4. Include proof of insurance and evidence that your company has experience or how it intends to do gain it if you are sending a new application.
5. Include a list of heating oil tank projects completed in the past 12 months if you are sending a renewal application.
6. Receive your license (valid for 24 months) one or two weeks after your application is accepted.

List of informative DEQ Heating Oil Tank licenses links

• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
• Oregon DEQ Tanks Program Page
• Oregon DEQ Heating Oil Tank (HOT) Program
• Oregon DEQ HOT License Information and Application Forms
• Oregon DEQ HOT Services Supervisor License Application
• Oregon DEQ HOT Service Provider License Application
• Oregon DEQ HOT Service Provider License Application Instructions
• Oregon DEQ HOT Current Licensed Service Providers
• Oregon DEQ HOT Licensed Service Providers
• International Code Council Page
• International Code Council Exam Catalog

How to apply for a DEQ Underground Storage Tank Services Supervisor in Oregon?

1. Take and pass the examination.
2. Complete the DEQ license application form and send it to the given address, along with the required fee and a copy of your passing exam score report within 30 days of passing the qualifying examination. Applications for renewal must be sent 30 days before the expiration date.
3. Receive your license (valid for 24 months) one or two weeks after your application is accepted.

How to apply for a DEQ Underground Storage Tank Services Provider in Oregon?

1. Complete all the fields of the DEQ license application form and send it to the given address, along with the required fee and a list of all licensed supervisors employed by the service provider.
2. Include evidence that your company has acquired experience in the past or how it intends to do so if you are sending a new application.
Include a list of underground storage tank projects completed in the past 24 months if you are sending a renewal application. Applications for renewal must be sent 30 days before the expiration date.
3. Receive your license (valid for 24 months) one or two weeks after your application is accepted.

List of informative DEQ Underground Storage Tank licenses links

• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
• Oregon DEQ Tanks Program Information Page
• Oregon DEQ Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program
• Oregon DEQ UST Publications and Application Forms
• Oregon DEQ UST Services Supervisor License Application
• Oregon DEQ UST Services Service Provider License Application

Important contact information for Oregon DEQ Programs applicants

Department of Environmental Quality website
Address: 700 NE Multnomah St., Suite 600 Portland, OR 97232
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Ask to speak to the HOT or UST Duty Officers accordingly:
Outside Oregon phone: 503-229-6170
Outside Oregon phone: 503-229-6652
Toll-free Oregon only: 800-742-7878
Fax: 503-229-6977

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Licenses

As established by the Oregon Administrative Rules and the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Office of the State Fire Marshal of Oregon is responsible for the administration and enforcement of standards, policies, and regulations for liquefied petroleum gas activities to ensure public safety. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is in charge of issuing licenses related to propane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) work. Alongside issuing licenses, the OSFM is the agency that manages the examination process for the LPG licenses.

There are two categories of LPG licenses in Oregon: Business and Individual Licenses. Oregon issues a Company License for all businesses that, as a whole, engage in propane or LPG-related activities, and it issues three more licenses for private individuals: Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Fitter, Internal Combustion (IC) Fitter, and Master Fitter.

List of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Licenses

• HVAC (Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning) Fitter
• IC (Internal Combustion) Fitter
• ​LPG Company License
• Master Fitter

How to Apply for a Liquefied Petroleum Gas License in Oregon?

The following requirements are applicable to all the Oregon LPG Program licenses; however, keep in mind that each trade has specific types of work that can be performed once the aspirant receives their license. Learn more here (under the licenses tab).

Application process for Oregon LPG aspirants:

1. Work under a licensed company.
2. Choose the type of license of your interest from the ones listed above.
3. Complete all the fields of the LPG license online examinations form and send it to the given address, along with the required fee.
4. Expect an email (sent to the provided email address) with the examination instructions upon the payment receipt.
   Only the applicant's personal email address must be used, and the system won't permit several users to share a single email address.
5. Take and pass the examination. You will receive your license (valid for 2 years) after validation of the Office.

List of informative liquefied petroleum gas licenses links and docs

• Oregon State Police (OSP) Landing Page
• Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM)
• Oregon OSFM Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Information
• Oregon OSFM LPG Current Licensed Companies List
• Oregon OSFM LPG Current Employees List
• Oregon OSFM LPG Online Examinations License Application

Important contact information for Oregon LPG Program aspirants

Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) website
The OSFM is located in the Oregon State Police Headquarters
Address: 3565 Trelstad Ave SE, Salem, OR 97317
PO Box 4395 Unit 09 Portland, OR 97208-4395
Office hours: Mon. - Fri., 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
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Phone address: 503-934-8272
Phone address: 503-934-8274
Fax: 503-373-1825

Apprenticeship Trades

The Apprenticeship Trades consist of a set of educational on-site training programs, each one with its own requirements and applications, as a way for young adults to acquire experience and skills in a certain area of interest and thus, be more competitive and expand the work history. The State of Oregon, under the regulation of its Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI) and the Oregon State Apprenticeship and Training Council (OSATC), has developed this initiative to provide a space entirely dedicated for learning and job growth with government, labor, business, and educative institutions.

List of Apprenticeship Trades

• Boiler Operator Apprenticeship
• Bricklayer Apprenticeship
• Bricklayer and Masonry Restoration Apprenticeship
• Cabinet Maker Apprenticeship
• Carpenter Apprenticeship
• Caulker Apprenticeship
• Cement Mason Apprenticeship
• Commercial Building Energy Analyst Apprenticeship
• Drywall Finisher Apprenticeship
• Electric Motor Repairer Apprenticeship
• Electrical Meter Repairer Apprenticeship
• Electrician, Inside Apprenticeship
• Electrician, Limited Building Maintenance Apprenticeship
• Electrician, Limited Energy Technician Class A Apprenticeship
• Electrician, Limited Energy Technician Class B Apprenticeship
• Electrician, Limited Maintenance Apprenticeship
• Electrician, Limited Residential Apprenticeship
• Electrician, Manufacturing Plant Apprenticeship
• Electrician, Renewable Energy Technician Apprenticeship
• Electrician, Sign Erector Apprenticeship
• Electrician, Stationary Engineer Apprenticeship
• Electrician, Substation Apprenticeship
• Elevator Mechanic Apprenticeship
• Environmental Control System Servicer/Installer Apprenticeship
• Exterior Interior Specialist Apprenticeship
• Fire Fighter Apprenticeship
• Firestop Containment Worker Apprenticeship
• Floorcoverer Apprenticeship
• Gas Utilities Servicer Apprenticeship
• Glazier Apprenticeship
• Grading/Paving Operator Apprenticeship
• Grading/Paving Operator Apprenticeship
• Heat and Frost Insulator and Asbestos Worker Apprenticeship
• Heat and Frost Insulator and Asbestos Worker Apprenticeship
• HVAC/R Technician Apprenticeship
• Hydro Journeyman Power Plant Mechanic B Apprenticeship
• Industrial Instrument Repairer Apprenticeship
• Industrial Instrumentation Technician Apprenticeship
• Industrial Maintenance Machinist Apprenticeship
• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship
• Industrial Welder Apprenticeship
• Instrument Mechanic Apprenticeship
• Ironworker Apprenticeship
• Laborer Apprenticeship
• Lineworker Apprenticeship
• Machine Repair Mechanic Apprenticeship
• Machinist Apprenticeship
• Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
• Maintenance Wireman Apprenticeship
• Marble Setter Apprenticeship
• Meter Person Apprenticeship
• Meterman Apprenticeship
• Millwright Apprenticeship
• Mold Maker Apprenticeship
• Painter Apprenticeship
• Pile Driver Apprenticeship
• Pipefitter Apprenticeship
• Plasterer Apprenticeship
• Plumber Apprenticeship
• Roofer Apprenticeship
• Scaffold Erector Apprenticeship
• Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship
• Signal Technician Apprenticeship
• Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship
• Steamfitter Apprenticeship
• Structural Ironworker Apprenticeship
• Terrazzo Worker Apprenticeship
• Test, Adjust and Balance Technician Apprenticeship
• Tile Trades Finisher Apprenticeship
• Tile Trades Setter Apprenticeship
• Traffic Painter Apprenticeship
• Tree Trimmer Apprenticeship
• Water Service Mechanic Apprenticeship
• Water Service Utility Worker Apprenticeship

How to apply for an Apprenticeship Trade in Oregon?

Certain basic requirements must be met before applying for an apprentice trade; each apprenticeship program has its own characteristics and specifications, below you will find the qualifications adopted by most of them:

Basic requirements for Oregon apprentice aspirants:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
  If you are younger and/or wish to gain experience click here.
• Have a High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.
  Not all programs require it, so make sure to review the requirements in detail.
• Possess certain physical skills depending on the type of work to be carried out.
• Have no issue with transportation to local or out-of-town areas and job sites.

Other relevant aspects for Oregon apprentice aspirants:

• Have previous experience with physical and volunteer work, as well as punctuality and a consistent work history, these are all taken into account during the application process.
• Do not worry about a criminal record being a work impediment, employers in the construction industry do not see it as a drawback.
• Remember that a college degree is not mandatory, and even in some cases the trade program offers an associate's degree to the apprentice.
• Note that a trade program may require a certain math level and knowledge.
  This rarely happens and most of the trades focus on training the apprentices by teaching them everything they need to know about the field.

Application process for Oregon apprentice aspirants:

1. Choose the type of job or trade program of your interest from the ones listed here.
2. Read the information about the program thoroughly, especially the Standards Of Apprenticeship PDF document established by the desired program.
   You can then communicate with the program staff, either by email or phone call, to solve any questions you might have related to the process. Make sure to ask if they are currently accepting applications and the steps you should follow.
3. Submit your application, present the interview and take the corresponding exams if required. After the interview, programs usually give a percentage or score that will place you in a specific position in the Pool of Eligibles list with other not-yet apprentices applicants.
   This list might vary and change as time goes on, which will determine whether you will be moved onto the Out of Work Apprentices list, meaning you were labeled as ready to work. Once you have been moved to the Out of Work list (and depending on the type of trade you applied for), you will be able to find a job or be referred to a job by the program.
4. Get ready to go to work and attend training classes (during the evenings or on weekends) offered by your apprenticeship program. Like this, day by day, you will learn, improve your skills, earn money and become a competent and competitive journey worker in the future.

List of informative apprenticeship trades links

• About Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)
• Oregon BOLI Apprenticeship Landing Page
• Oregon BOLI Apprenticeship Application Steps
• Oregon BOLI Apprenticeship Opportunities
• Oregon BOLI Help Center
• About Oregon Apprenticeship
• Oregon Apprenticeship Occupations
• Oregon Apprenticeship General Questions

Important contact information for Oregon apprentice aspirants

Bureau of Labor & Industries website
Address: 800 NE Oregon St., Suite 1045 Portland, OR 97232
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Phone address: 971-245-3844
Phone address: 971-673-0760

Oregon Apprenticeship website
Address: 800 NE Oregon St., Suite 1045 Portland, OR 97232
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Phone number: 971-673-0761