Oregon Residential Plans Examiner (CAX) License
The Residential Plans Examiner (CAX) License allows you to do the following work:
- Plan review on building and mechanical constructions, dwelling parks, recreational parks, organizational camps, and picnic parks regulated by:
- Oregon Residential Specialty Code
- Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code
- Low-rise Residential Dwelling Code
- OAR chapter 918, division 500
- Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, 24 CFR 3280 and 3282
How to Get the Residential Plans Examiner (CAX) License in Oregon?
There are two pathways through which a Residential Plans Examiner (CAX) License can be obtained.
Training Pathway Instructions for Inspector Certifications in Oregon
- Take and pass the course that corresponds to the Residential Plans Examiner (CAX) license:
- Meet the prerequisites for the corresponding course:
- Hold a current Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
National Certification Conversion Pathway Instructions for Inspector Certifications in Oregon
This process allows the applicant to convert any nationally recognized or International Code Council (ICC©) certification into an Oregon inspector certification.
- Hold a valid Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
- Review the Building Codes Division’s conversion chart:
- A Residential Plans Examiner (ICC R3) license can be converted into a Residential Plans Examiner (CAX) license
- Complete the National Certification Conversion Application and pay the required fee
- Attach evidence of national or ICC© certification. Include name, license type, and expiration date
