Technicians in Washington and Oregon are facing laws that have made specific certifications mandatory in order to conduct their work. This includes brazing certification for Oregon and electrical certification in Washington. Although these two states require separate certifications, both are in the predicament that their technicians must be certified in the proper area, or by law they will not be allowed to continue certain practices.
According to Dick Stilwill, of the Oregon Chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (OACCA), the certification was put into place by suggestion of a state committee and by the Oregon Boiler Board.