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918-281-0000 Scope The rules in OAR 918-281-0000 to 918-281-0020 establish requirements for certification of electrical inspectors. OAR 918-281-0070 provides a certification endorsement for manufactured home electrical inspectors. Rules regarding the scope of work, qualifications, practicum and examinations for electrical inspectors must be approved by the Electrical and Elevator Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.720 & 479.810 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.720 & 479.810 History: BCD 31-2018, amend filed 12/27/2018, effective 01/01/2019 BCD 4-2006, f. 3-31-06, cert. ef. 4-1-06 BCD 16-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-7-05 thru 12-31-05 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-260-0010 DC 7-1983, f. & ef. 3-11-83, Renumbered from 814-022-0108 DC 10-1982, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-82 DC 12-1981, f. 9-29-81, cert. ef. 10-1-81 DC 10-1979, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-79 DC 5-1979(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-5-79 DC 1-1979, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-79 DC 102-1977, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-77 DC 74-1976, f. 5-21-76, cert. ef. 8-1-76
918-281-0003 Electrical Certifications (1) Notwithstanding OAR 918-098, beginning January 1, 2019, the certifications available for electrical inspectors are: (a) Residential Electrical Inspector, as outlined in OAR 918-281-0007; and (b) Electrical Specialty Code Inspector, as outlined in OAR 918-281-0020. (2) Any electrical certifications issued prior to January 1, 2019, shall remain valid and recognized as long as the certification holder maintains the certification. (3) A person must possess an Oregon Inspector Certification issued under OAR 918-098-1025 in order to receive a certification under subsection (1). (4) The process for renewal of electrical certifications is as provided in OAR 918-098-1028. (5) A person who is enrolled in a division approved training program as of January 1, 2019, is eligible for a certification listed in Section (1) of this rule following the successful completion of the training program. (6) Limits on Municipalities. Nothing in the rules prohibits a local government from establishing additional requirements in the selection and hiring of electrical inspectors. (7) Notwithstanding the requirements in OAR 918-281-0000, 918-281-0007 or 918-281-0020, to facilitate the transition from the division to the board, the practicums and examinations for the certifications listed in OAR 918-281-0007 or 918-281-0020, do not require board approval until July 1, 2019. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.720 & 479.810 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.720 & 479.810 History: BCD 31-2018, adopt filed 12/27/2018, effective 01/01/2019
918-281-0007 Residential Electrical Inspector (1) Notwithstanding 918-098-1215, to qualify to take a board approved exam to become a residential electrical inspector, a person must meet one of the following training or experience requirements: (a) Be an Oregon general journeyman electrician; (b) Have two years experience as an Oregon limited residential journeyman electrician; (c) A certificate of completion from an apprenticeship program meeting the equivalency requirements of OAR 918-282-0170, plus two years experience as a licensed journeyman electrician; (d) Be a licensed journeyman electrician and have four years experience as a licensed journeyman electrician; (e) Have six years experience as a certified residential or commercial electrical inspector possessing a nationally recognized certification or its equivalent; or (f) Successfully complete the division’s board approved residential electrical inspector practicum. (2) Residential electrical inspectors may conduct inspections for electrical work regulated by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code; and (a) Electrical work on manufactured dwellings, manufactured structure accessory buildings and structures under the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code; (b) The provisions of OAR chapter 918, division 500; (c) The Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards located in 24 CFR 3280 and 3282; and (d) Any portion of a solar PV installation up to 25 Kw. (3) Application for Certification: A person seeking certification under this rule must apply for an Oregon Code Certification as provided in OAR 918-098-1025. (4) To receive a certification under this rule, the person must successfully pass the board approved examination with a minimum grade of 75 percent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.720 & 479.810 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.720 & 479.810 History: BCD 31-2018, adopt filed 12/27/2018, effective 01/01/2019
918-281-0010 Continuing Education Electrical inspectors must obtain continuing education as outlined in OAR 918-098-1450. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.650 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.720 & 479.680 History: BCD 15-2008, f. & cert. ef. 9-26-08 BCD 4-2006, f. 3-31-06, cert. ef. 4-1-06 Reverted to BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 BCD 16-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-7-05 thru 12-31-05 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-281-0070 Certification Extension Manufactured Home Installation Inspectors. A certified manufactured home installation inspector who is certified in one or more specialty codes may have the inspector’s certification indorsement authorizing inspection of electrical connections between the approved manufactured dwelling and approved service point without payment of additional certification fees if the applicant: (1) Submits an application for certification indorsement as a manufactured home electrical installation inspector; and (2) Passes an approved examination covering knowledge of the Electrical Specialty Code and practice applicable to manufactured home installations. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.720 & 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.720 & 479.730 History: BCD 16-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-7-05 thru 12-31-05 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-260-0160 DC 7-1983, f. & cert. ef. 3-11-83, Renumbered from 814-022-0108 DC 10-1982, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-82 DC 12-1981, f. 9-29-81, cert. ef. 10-1-81 DC 10-1979, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-79 DC 5-1979(Temp), f. & ef. 3-5-79 DC 1-1979, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-79 DC 102-1977, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-77 DC 74-1976, f. 5-21-76, cert. ef. 8-1-76
918-282-0000 Electrical Contractors in General (1) An electrical contractor license is a specialized license allowing a company to engage in the business of making electrical installations. This license is in addition to the licensing and bonding required by the Construction Contractors Board. (2)(a) Generally, the contractor is required to have a full-time general supervising electrician to supervise the electrical work and sign permits; and (b) Generally, the electrical installations are required to be made by individuals holding an appropriate electrical license. (3) Exceptions to Sections (1) and (2). Certain statutory exemptions are in ORS 479.540. Different electrical contractor categories and requirements are in ORS 479.630 and this division of rules. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-282-0010 Electrical Contractor License An electrical contractor: (1) Shall continuously employ at least one full-time general supervising electrician except as otherwise exempted; (2) Is not authorized to make, direct, supervise or control the making of an electrical installation, unless properly licensed; and (3) Shall display its electrical license at each of the contractor’s places of business. If the contractor has multiple places of business, a facsimile of the license may be posted. The object of this requirement is to display the scope of electrical authority held by the contractor. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 & 479.820 History: BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-320-0060 DC 15-1987, f. & cert. ef. 5-15-87, Renumbered from 814-022-0850
918-282-0015 Electrical Contractor's Responsibilities Electrical contractors engaged in the business of making electrical installations that require a signing supervising electrician shall assure that all electrical work is made by, or under the direct supervision or control of, a continuously employed full-time signing supervising electrician acting within the scope of their license. (1) Signing supervising electricians shall perform supervisory duties for only one contractor for which they are registered. Registered signing supervising electricians shall provide direct supervision or control through one of the following: (a) Be on the job site; (b) Have on the job site a continuously employed full-time supervising electrician; or (c) Be available in person, or have a supervising electrician available to meet with the jurisdictional inspector at the job site within two business days following the request. (2) Electrical contractors who have more than one designated continuously employed full-time signing supervising electrician shall assign only one signing supervising electrician responsibility for the work being performed under each valid permit. (3) When an electrical contractor has only one designated signing supervising electrician, the electrical contractor may not use a different signing supervising electrician until the designated signing supervising electrician has discontinued the signing supervising electrician responsibilities and written notice has been provided to the division. The electrical contractor shall not continue electrical work until another signing supervising electrician is employed and written notification is provided to the division. (4) Electrical contractors shall notify the division in writing who their signing supervising electrician(s) is. Notification shall be provided within five days of entering into or termination of that relationship. (5) Worker leasing companies, as defined in ORS 656.850, shall notify the division within five business days of any contractual relationship or change in a contractual relationship with an electrical contractor. Notification shall include the name of the electrical contractor and a list of employed licensed electricians, including signing supervising electricians, leased to the electrical contractor. Electrical contractors and signing supervising electricians who utilize worker leasing companies are responsible for assuring compliance with the provisions of ORS Chapter 479 and the rules adopted thereunder. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.630 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 5-2001, f. 6-7-01, cert. ef. 7-1-01
918-282-0017 Elevator Contractor Electrical License An elevator contractor licensed under this section: (1) Shall continuously employ at least one full-time general supervising electrician or limited elevator journeyman to act as a signing supervisor to obtain and sign elevator plan approval permits; (2) Is limited to electrical work associated with the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of elevators. This work is limited to the wiring from the load side of the main disconnecting means for the elevator; and (3) Is authorized to make, supervise, direct or control the making of an electrical installation only if properly licensed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.630 & 479.840 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.630 History: BCD 12-2004, f. 8-20-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04 BCD 34-2002, f. 12-20-02, cert. ef. 1-1-03 BCD 21-2002(Temp), f. 8-30-02, cert. ef. 9-1-02 thru 2-27-03
918-282-0020 Limited Sign Contractor License A limited sign contractor: (1) Shall continuously employ at least one full-time limited journeyman sign electrician, general journeyman electrician, or general supervising electrician to act as a signing supervisor to obtain and sign permits; (2) Is limited to the electrical work authorized by a limited journeyman sign electrician license; and (3) Is authorized to make, direct, supervise or control the making of a sign installation, only if properly licensed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 7-2025, amend filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025 BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-282-0030 Limited Energy Contractor License A limited energy contractor: (1) Continuously employs at least one full-time Class "A" limited energy technician, Class "B" limited energy technician or general journeyman to act as a signing supervising electrician to obtain and sign permits; (2) Is limited to electrical work on limited energy systems and the scope of work authorized under the employed signing supervisor’s license; and (3) Is authorized to make, direct, supervise or control the making of an electrical installation, only if properly licensed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 23-2002, f. 9-13-02 cert. ef. 10-1-02 BCD 8-2002, f. 3-29-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02 BCD 16-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-26-01 thru 5-24-02 BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-282-0033 Limited Renewable Energy Contractor In addition to the requirements of OAR 918-282-0000, a limited renewable energy contractor: (1) Engages in the business of or makes the limited types of electrical installations limited to 50 KW AC, calculated as the sum of the manufacturer’s rated capacity of the AC side of the inverters connected to the generating equipment, and 600 volts nominal or less, specified in ORS 479.630(16); (2) Continuously employs at least one general supervising electrician, general journeyman electrician or limited renewable energy technician to act as signing supervising electrician to: (a) Obtain and sign permits; and (b) Supervise the electrical installations authorized by ORS 479.630(16). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.630 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.630 History: BCD 9-2021, amend filed 09/29/2021, effective 10/01/2021 BCD 7-2021, temporary amend filed 05/27/2021, effective 05/27/2021 through 11/22/2021 BCD 13-2006, f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06 BCD 9-2002, f. 3-29-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02 BCD 23-2001(Temp), f. 12-28-01, cert. ef. 1-1-02 thru 6-29-02
918-282-0050 Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor License (1) A limited maintenance specialty contractor: (a) May connect replacement appliances to existing junction boxes; (b) May repair by replacement, as defined in OAR 918-251-0090, ballasts, lamp holders and equipment that are a part of lighting fixtures; and (c) Shall not make electrical installations involving services, feeders or branch circuits. (2) A firm that holds a valid limited maintenance specialty contractor license shall provide and maintain a list of employees in accordance with ORS 479.630 and shall designate to the division an individual within the firm who shall be responsible for compliance with applicable codes and rules for obtaining permits and calling for inspections. (3) The applicant shall provide verification of one year of experience in appliance repair or replacement work as defined in statute. (4) This contractor can convert to a limited maintenance specialty contractor-HVAC/R by meeting the requirements of OAR 918-282-0040 and paying an additional fee. (5) Limited maintenance specialty contractor employees need not be licensed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 4-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-99 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-320-0070 DC 15-1987, f. & cert. ef. 5-15-87, Renumbered from 814-022-0860
918-282-0060 Restricted Energy Contractor License (1) A restricted energy contractor is limited to HVAC activities only, unless the board approves additional indorsements, at which time the contractor shall file separate proof of qualification. (2) Applicants for this license shall: (a) Designate the applicable indorsement sought; (b) Attach a copy of the identification card to be used for the licensing period; and (c) Provide a list of employees covered by the license and proof of experience: (A) For the contractor, if the contractor is an individual; a partner if the contractor is a partnership; or a designated person employed by the corporation who actively supervises the restricted energy electrical activities in the case of a corporate contractor; (B) That the qualifying person has on-the-job training, training from a manufacturer, distributor or school, or completed an apprenticeship program under the relevant Electrical Specialty Code or One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code; and (C) That the person had at least two years of experience in the trade. (3) In addition to the statutory requirements for identity of the contractor, the contractor shall issue an identification card to employees covered by the license upon employment, and annually thereafter showing: (a) Name of employee; (b) Date of issue; (c) Contractor’s name and the Construction Contractors Board identification number; and (d) The expiration date coinciding with the contractor’s license expiration. (4) When the contractor’s experience is based on a corporate supervisor or partner and that person leaves the entity, the contractor shall immediately amend the license and qualify another person or surrender the license for cancellation. (5) The contractor shall maintain a current list of employees with the division. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.945 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.945 History: BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-320-0440 BCA 44-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-26-91 BCA 33-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-30-91
918-282-0070 Limited Pump Installation Specialty Contractor License (1) A limited pump installation specialty contractor: (a) Makes the limited types of electrical installations specified in ORS 479.630; (b) May direct, supervise or control these limited types of electrical installations; (c) May make repairs or perform work on them without further license; (d) Shall provide an updated list of employees annually; (e) Shall designate to the division an individual within the firm responsible for compliance with applicable codes and rules; and (f) Shall obtain permits and call for inspections. (2) Installations under this license shall be limited to branch circuit wiring provided from the load side of a disconnect means external to panel boards. (3) Employees of a limited pump installation specialty contractor need not be licensed. (4) License and Equivalent Requirements. This license requires proof of one year of experience in residential pump installation, repair and maintenance or equivalent experience as approved by the board. If applicant is a business entity other than a sole proprietorship, the qualification shall be provided by a person designated by the entity. There is no examination for this license. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-320-0080 DC 15-1987, f. & cert. ef. 5-15-87, Renumbered from 814-022-0870
918-282-0100 Electrical Licensing in General (1) An electrical license is issued to an individual and allows the holder to make certain regulated electrical installations. Individual electrical licensing laws are in ORS 479.630. The following rules implement the individual electrical licensing laws. Application and examination requirements as well as continuing education and renewal requirements are located in OAR division 30. (2) When the rules refer to a "valid" electrical license, this means a license issued by the Electrical and Elevator Board that has not expired, or been suspended or canceled. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.117 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.117 History: BCD 13-2006, f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06 BCD 10-2006(Temp), f. 6-30-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06 thru 12-28-06 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-282-0110 General Licensing Exemptions In addition to the exceptions provided in ORS 479.540, electrical licenses are not required to: (1) Replace light bulbs, fluorescent tubes or approved fuses, or to connect approved portable electrical equipment to permanently installed and properly wired receptacles; (2) Do experimental electrical work or testing of electrical products in electrical shops, educational institutions, industrial plants or recognized testing laboratories; (3) Operate, maintain, repair and replace broadcast equipment of commercial radio and television stations; or (4) Install limited energy systems not exceeding 100 voltampere ("VA") in Class 2 and 3 systems limited to: (a) Single station smoke or ionization detectors installed in buildings three stories or less in height; (b) Closed circuit television systems installed in buildings three stories or less in height; (c) Master Antenna Television ("MATV") systems installed in buildings three stories or less in height; or (d) Intercom and audio systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.117 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.117 History: BCD 13-2006, f. 9-29-06, cert. ef. 10-1-06 BCD 10-2006(Temp), f. 6-30-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06 thru 12-28-06 BCD 8-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-05 BCD 26-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-02 BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 18-1999, f. 12-30-99, cert. ef. 1-1-00 BCD 9-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-320-0010 DC 15-1987, f. & cert. ef. 5-15-87, Renumbered from 814-022-0800
918-282-0120 Licensing Requirements for Electrical Work (1) No person or entity shall allow any individual to perform electrical work for which the individual is not properly registered or licensed. (2) Owners, managers or agents of facilities having electrical employees shall report in writing to the division and the authority having jurisdiction, the names and license numbers of limited supervising manufacturing plant or limited maintenance electricians employed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-260-0180 BCA 11-1992, f. & cert. ef. 6-26-92 BCA 2-1992(Temp), f. 2-28-92, cert. ef. 3-18-92 DC 10-1982, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-82, Renumbered from 814-022-0120 DC 12-1981, f. 9-29-81, cert. ef. 10-1-81 DC 10-1972, f. 4-13-72, cert. ef. 5-1-72
918-282-0130 Fees The division charges an application and license renewal fee as specified in ORS 479.840. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 17-2007, f. 12-28-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-320-0040 DC 15-1987, f. & cert. ef. 5-15-87, Renumbered from 814-022-0830