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918-282-0365 Licensing Requirements for Class "B" Limited Energy Technician (1) License and Equivalent Requirements. Applicant shall have a minimum of 4,000 hours of lawfully obtained experience. Experience must be verified as established in OAR division 30. This experience shall be obtained as follows: (a) As an apprentice in a board-approved limited energy electrical activity apprenticeship program; or (b) Through limited energy activity equivalent to an apprenticeship program, and the completion of a board-approved 32 hour training program. (2) Persons utilizing lawful experience may meet equivalent experience requirements by providing verification as required by OAR 918-030-0030 through 918-030-0050. (3) Applicants for approval under equivalent requirements must show proof of the following work categories and minimum hours of on the job training or experience: (a) Stock room and materials, including shop and service: 100 hours; (b) Limited energy installations, including cables and supports, wire pulling and splices, conduit, flex, tray and duct, control panels and controls, wiring devices, removal and finish work: 1,650 hours; (c) Trouble shooting and maintenance: 250 hours; and (d) Occupation specific applications including 2,000 hours in any of the following: (A) Communications systems, including data telecommunications, intercom, paging; (B) Specialized control systems, including HVAC, medical, boiler, clock, instrumentation, or other limited energy systems; and (C) Limited energy electrical activity defined in ORS 479.905(4). (4) Total Hours Required. Total electrical work experience shall be at least 4,000 hours. No more than 300 percent credit shall be allowed in work categories (a) through (d) in Section (3) of this rule. (5) Applicants shall also have a minimum of 288 hours of class or related training covering: (a) Electrical mathematics; (b) Safety and accident prevention; (c) Care and use of hand and power tools; (d) Blueprint reading and electrical symbols; (e) Introduction to the National Electrical Code; (f) Electrical fundamentals and basic theory, including alternating and direct current; (g) Electrical measuring devices; (h) Wiring methods; (i) Related electrical statutes and rules; (j) Fundamentals of electronics; (k) Transformers; (l) Lighting circuits; and (m) Basic mechanics — Applied physics and theory. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 & 455.117 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.905, 479.910, 479.915 & 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 Reverted to BCD 23-2002, f. 9-13-02 cert. ef. 10-1-02 BCD 12-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-10-05 thru 12-6-05 BCD 23-2002, f. 9-13-02 cert. ef. 10-1-02
918-283-0100 Procedures for Submitting Training Proposals The employer shall submit to the board a detailed description of the electrical training program in a recognized branch of the electrical trade the employer will conduct. 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 918-250-0010 DC 10, f. 4-13-72, ef. 5-1-72; Renumbered from 814-022-0002
918-283-0110 Program Description Program description shall include: (1) The term of on-the-job training including any procedures for evaluating and crediting prior electrical experience of the trainee; (2) A breakdown of work categories and the number of hours of on-the-job training to be devoted to each category; (3) Provisions for related instructional training, including: (a) The total hours or related training in addition to the on-the-job training; (b) A breakdown of the related training into the segments of instruction and hours to be devoted to each segment; (c) The location and hours of the related training; and (d) The name of the related training instructor and the instructor’s qualifications in subject matter or the name of the correspondence course, together with any supplemental material to be used; and (4) The type and degree of on-the-job supervision of the trainee, including provision for assigning trainees to work under the supervision of a licensed electrical journeyman or supervising electrician to insure the safety of all employees. (5) The employer shall establish: (a) Procedures for periodic evaluation and reporting of the trainee’s progress and records which shall be made available to the division upon request; (b) Methods of evaluating the trainee and reporting the evaluations at least annually to the division. Evaluations on division forms shall include rating the trainee’s on-the-job progress by the instructor or through a correspondence course; and (c) Criteria for disciplining, reassigning, or terminating the trainee for failure to progress in training. 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 918-250-0015 DC 10, f. 4-13-72, ef. 5-1-72; Renumbered from 814-022-0005
918-283-0120 Standards for Approval of Electrical Training Programs The following training standards for approval of programs are established. When the training program appears to prepare the trainee for the limited journeyman manufacturing plant license, the division may waive any of the following minimum requirements and approve the employer’s training program. The division shall consider the terms and conditions of any collective bargaining agreement covering work to be performed. (1) The term of training shall be for at least four years and not more than five years including any credit given for prior experience. (2) The on-the-job experience for a limited journeyman manufacturing plant electrician license shall provide at least 4,000 hours in the following classifications: (a) Installation of electrical circuits, 1,000 hours; (b) Motors and generators, 500 hours; (c) Manual and automatic controls, including magnetic and solid state, 1,000 hours; (d) Trouble shooting, 500 hours; and (e) Power distribution, 1,000 hours. (3) In addition to the 4,000 hours, the balance of the hours of on-the-job training shall be in training appropriate for the license. (4) Related Training Classes. Classes of at least 96 classroom hours per year shall be given until a total of 384 hours is completed, or its rated equivalent in a correspondence course. Related training shall: (a) Include fundamental electricity, electrical mathematics, the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, safety and accident training, electrical nomenclature, industrial electronics, materials, tools and equipment, layout and blueprint reading; and (b) Be given by a qualified instructor, or through a division-approved correspondence course. (5) The ratio of trainees employed by each employer at each plant shall not exceed one trainee to the first journeyman and one trainee to each additional two journeymen. Trainees employed on any work shift shall be under the direct supervision of a journeyman or supervising electrician on the same shift at the same plant. (6) The trainee shall receive at least 50 percent of the journeyman’s wage paid by the employer when starting this program. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] 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 918-250-0020 DC 10, f. 4-13-72, ef. 5-1-72; Renumbered from 814-022-0010
918-283-0130 Responsibilities of the Employer The employer is responsible to see the trainee receives the necessary on-the-job training experience and related technical instruction. (1) The employer shall register all trainees with the division and make annual trainee progress reports on division forms. No later than at the end of five years, the employer shall notify the division and the trainee of trainee’s eligibility to take the examination. (2) The division shall furnish each registered trainee in an approved program an identification card semi-annually. The identification card, signed by the Chief Electrical Inspector, shall be mailed to the employer. The employer and the trainee shall sign the card. The trainee shall keep the card in trainee’s possession while a registered trainee. The identification card serves as the trainee’s license, permitting the trainee to perform appropriate electrical work while in training and under the direct supervision of a properly licensed journeyman or supervising electrician on the same shift at the same plant. If the trainee is terminated or removed from the training program, the employer shall return the identification card to the division or notify the division in writing. (3) The identification card shall be furnished free until the trainee passes the examination or for the maximum period allowed to complete training. If the trainee fails the examination after completion of the maximum training period, trainee’s license shall be renewed for not more than two six-month periods of training, and the trainee shall be given one opportunity during each period to pass the examination. If the trainee fails to pass the last examination, trainee’s name shall be removed from the employer’s training program, the trainee license shall be canceled, and the employer shall cease to employ the trainee on any electrical work for which trainee does not have a 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 918-250-0025 DC 10, f. 4-13-72, cert. ef. 5-1-72, Renumbered from 814-022-0015
918-283-0140 Compliance with Approved Programs The division may: (1) Make periodic inspections of any employer conducting an approved electrical training program to insure the program is proceeding in the manner approved by the division and that the trainee is making satisfactory progress; (2) Examine the training records of registered trainees, discuss the training program and the trainee’s progress with the trainee’s supervisor and related training instructor, observe the trainee in on-the-job or related training situations and interview the trainee; (3) Investigate any evidence of an employer’s failure to register trainees in an approved electrical training program; (4) Suspend the training program if an employer fails to submit required periodic training reports; and (5) Investigate failures by an employer’s trainees to pass the examination. 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 918-250-0030 DC 10, f. 4-13-72, ef. 5-1-72; Renumbered from 814-022-0020
918-283-0150 Procedures to Revoke Programs and Licenses of Trainees (1) When the division has evidence the employer is not conducting approved training, the division shall notify the employer in writing of employer’s right to a hearing to present evidence in support of the training program. (2) After hearing, the division shall determine whether the employer has failed to conduct an adequate program. (3) If the division rules that the employer has failed to conduct an adequate program, the training program may be suspended until the employer brings the program up to approved standards. (4) If the employer continues to fail to meet basic standards for training, the division may revoke approval of the employer as a training facility and the training licenses of those trainees registered with the employer. 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 918-250-0035 DC 10, f. 4-13-72, cert. ef. 5-1-72, Renumbered from 814-022-0025
918-305-0000 Existing Electrical Installations Wiring installation in existing buildings in the State of Oregon that complied with the minimum electrical safety code standards, National Electrical Code or Oregon Electrical Specialty Code in effect at the time of installation shall not be considered in violation of the current minimum Electrical Specialty Code standards, unless the use or occupancy of the building is changed requiring different methods, alterations, or additions. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 19-2002, f. 8-1-02, cert. ef. 10-1-02 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-260-0280 DC 12-1981, f. 9-29-1981, cert. ef. 10-1-81, Renumbered from 814-022-0135 DC 10-1972, f. 4-13-72, cert. ef. 5-1-72
918-305-0005 Interpretations All electrical interpretations dated prior to October 1, 2023, issued by the Building Codes Division are withdrawn. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730, ORS 455.020, ORS 455.110, ORS 479.680 & ORS 455.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 & ORS 455.610 History: BCD 5-2023, amend filed 09/19/2023, effective 10/01/2023 BCD 2-2021, amend filed 03/22/2021, effective 04/01/2021 BCD 9-2017, f. 9-14-17, cert. ef. 10-1-17 BCD 12-2014, f. 9-30-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14 BCD 3-2011, f. 3-11-11, cert. ef. 4-1-11 BCD 6-2008, f. 3-7-08, cert. ef. 4-1-08 BCD 23-2004, f. 12-15-04, cert. ef. 4-1-05 BCD 19-2002, f. 8-1-02, cert. ef. 10-1-02
918-305-0010 Scope of the Electrical Specialty Code The Electrical Specialty Code applies to all nonexempt electrical installations except as covered by the electrical provisions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code and is inspected by an Electrical Specialty Code inspector. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 23-2004, f. 12-15-04, cert. ef. 4-1-05 BCD 19-2002, f. 8-1-02, cert. ef. 10-1-02 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-305-0020 Governing Codes The applicable Electrical Specialty Code for electrical installations and alterations is: (1) The Electrical Specialty Code provisions in effect at the earlier of a request for plan review or application for a permit; or (2) At the option of the applicant, the current Electrical Specialty Code. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 470.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-305-0100 Adoption of Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (1) The Oregon Electrical Specialty Code is adopted pursuant to OAR chapter 918, Division 8. (2) Effective October 1, 2023, the 2023 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code consists of the following: (a) 2023 Edition of the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), and as further amended by the division in OAR 918-305-0105 Table 1-E; (b) 2023 Edition of the IEEE C2-2023, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC); and (c) The electrical provisions of the Oregon Elevator Specialty Code adopted in OAR 918-400-0455. (3) In the event of a conflict between the NEC and NESC requirements, the NEC requirement, as amended in subsection (2) of this rule, applies. (4) As used in this rule: (a) “ANSI” is the American National Standards Institute; (b) “ASME” is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; (c) “IEEE” is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (d) “NFPA” is the National Fire Protection Association. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730, ORS 455.020, ORS 455.030, ORS 455.110 & ORS 479.680 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 & ORS 455.610 History: BCD 5-2023, amend filed 09/19/2023, effective 10/01/2023 BCD 2-2021, amend filed 03/22/2021, effective 04/01/2021 BCD 12-2018, amend filed 06/21/2018, effective 07/01/2018 BCD 9-2017, f. 9-14-17, cert. ef. 10-1-17 BCD 12-2014, f. 9-30-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14 BCD 5-2013, f. 4-12-13, cert. ef. 5-1-13 BCD 3-2011, f. 3-11-11, cert. ef. 4-1-11 BCD 6-2008, f. 3-7-08, cert. ef. 4-1-08 BCD 23-2004, f. 12-15-04, cert. ef. 4-1-05 BCD 19-2002, f. 8-1-02, cert. ef. 10-1-02 BCD 1-2000, f. 1-6-00, cert. ef 4-1-00 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-290-0010 BCA 12-1993, f. 6-23-93, cert. ef. 7-1-93 BCA 17-1990, f. 6-27-90, cert. ef. 7-1-90 DC 13-1987, f. & ef. 5-1-87, Renumbered from 814-022-0600
918-305-0105 Amendments to the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (1) The Oregon Electrical Specialty Code is amended pursuant to OAR chapter 918, division 8. Amendments adopted during the code-cycle for inclusion into the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code are placed in this rule, showing the section reference and a descriptive caption. Amendments to the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code are printed in their entirety in Table 1-E. (2) Effective January 1, 2025, the 2023 Oregon Eectrical Specialty Code Table 1-E is amended to include errata that corrects errors and aligns section references for accuracy. (3) Effective January 1, 2026, the 2023 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code is amended to require that microgrid equipment and distribution on the customer side of the service point must be installed in accordance with the applicable sections of the current code. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] [NOTE: Table referenced is not included in rule text.] [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730, ORS 455.110, ORS 455.030, ORS 455.020 & ORS 479.680 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 & ORS 455.610 History: BCD 17-2025, amend filed 12/30/2025, effective 01/01/2026 BCD 13-2024, amend filed 12/23/2024, effective 01/01/2025 BCD 2-2021, amend filed 03/22/2021, effective 04/01/2021 BCD 18-2020, amend filed 09/29/2020, effective 10/01/2020 BCD 12-2018, amend filed 06/21/2018, effective 07/01/2018 BCD 9-2017, f. 9-14-17, cert. ef. 10-1-17 BCD 16-2016, f. & cert. ef. 11-8-16 BCD 11-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-7-16 thru 3-5-17 BCD 3-2015, f. 3-24-15, cert. ef. 4-1-15 BCD 12-2014, f. 9-30-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14 BCD 5-2013, f. 4-12-13, cert. ef. 5-1-13 BCD 14-2012(Temp), f. 11-16-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13 thru 6-29-13 BCD 11-2012(Temp), f. 10-5-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13 thru 6-29-13 Reverted to BCD 3-2011, f. 3-11-11, cert. ef. 4-1-11 BCD 5-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-7-12 thru 10-31-12 BCD 3-2011, f. 3-11-11, cert. ef. 4-1-11 BCD 6-2008, f. 3-7-08, cert. ef. 4-1-08 BCD 23-2004, f. 12-15-04, cert. ef. 4-1-05
918-305-0400 Electrified Fixed Guideway Passenger Railway Systems — Scope (1) The rules contained in 918-305-0400 to 918-305-0700 shall apply to all electrified fixed guideway passenger railway systems and electrical products associated with such systems installed in the State of Oregon. Any related structure or system that is not an electrified fixed guideway passenger railway system shall be governed by the state building code as defined in ORS 455.010. (2) Except as otherwise provided in these rules, the National Electrical Code as adopted by Oregon shall apply to all installations or repairs of all electrified fixed guideway rail systems. Installation shall be made by licensed electricians under ORS 479.630. (3) Nothing in these rules shall be construed to: (a) Alter or change the laws or rules applicable to persons licensed to perform installation of electrical systems or products; (b) Exempt any electrical wiring used for general lighting or general power purposes, such as heating, cooling, ventilating, elevators or pumping equipment; or (c) Exempt any feeder, service, switchboard, branch circuit panel board or standby power generator used in whole or in part for general building operation purposes. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.950 History: BCD 7-2000, f. 3-15-00, cert. ef. 4-1-00
918-305-0410 Electrified Fixed Guideway Passenger Railway Systems — Definitions (1) For the purposes of OAR 918-305-0400 to 918-305-0470, unless otherwise specified, the following shall apply: (a) “Electrified Fixed Guideway Passenger Railway” means any train, trolley, car, streetcar or other vehicle that is designed to operate on fixed rails for public transportation of passengers and is powered by service voltage equaling or exceeding 600 volts AC and less than 100,000 volts AC; (b) “Substation” means the building or facility that houses the system or systems; and (c) “System” or “Systems” means the electrical equipment, components and products used for traction electrification, signals, communications and fare collection equipment, or any combination thereof, used for the operation of an electrified fixed guideway passenger railway and installed, or to be installed, on the load side of the electrical utility service point, including any medium voltage AC service and distribution equipment. (2) Unless terms are specifically defined by these rules, terms shall have a meaning as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC), or if no NEC definition, their ordinary meaning. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.950 History: BCD 7-2000, f. 3-15-00, cert. ef. 4-1-00
918-305-0420 Electrified Fixed Guideway Passenger Railway System Permits (1) The signature of a general supervising electrician or limited supervising electrician shall be required on each permit to aid inspections by the division and indicate responsibility under ORS 479.950. (2) A permit is required prior to start of any electrical work. Expansion of work under a permit may be added to an existing permit prior to final inspection. (3) A permit must be posted in a conspicuous place near the main electrical panel location. If there is no main panel installed, the permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the job site. (4) An electrical permit issued to one person or firm is not transferable and shall not permit any other person or firm to perform any electrical work thereunder. (5) Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may be completed. (6) Permit fees shall be charged at $69 per hour including travel and office time with a minimum charge of one hour for any and all inspections performed on that permit. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.950 History: BCD 7-2000, f. 3-15-00, cert. ef. 4-1-00
918-305-0440 Correction of Defects (1) Defects in electrical installations noted by the electrical inspector shall be corrected and an inspection request made within 20 calendar days of the date of actual notice of deficiency. For the purpose of this rule, actual notice is given when the inspecting jurisdiction does everything required in OAR 918-271-0020. (2) If corrections cannot reasonably be made within the specified time in section (1) of this rule, or an interpretation or written appeal has been requested, the permit holder shall contact the inspecting jurisdiction and request an extension of time to a specified date or until deficiency is resolved. (3) Requests for inspection and requests for extension may be communicated in any way. However, if challenged, the burden of proof is on the requester to document the request was in fact communicated. Responses may also be communicated in any way, but if challenged, the burden of proof is on the inspecting jurisdiction. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 7-2000, f. 3-15-00, cert. ef. 4-1-00