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918-261-0015 Board Exemption from Engineering Requirements for Design of Fire Protection Systems (1) As used in this rule: (a) “Fire protection system” has the meaning given that term in OAR 918-305-0110. (b) “Customer” means a person who purchases the design and the service of having the electrical portion of a fire protection system installed. (2) A general supervising electrician, general journeyman electrician, or class “A” limited energy technician licensee who is employed by a licensed electrical contractor and acting both within the scope of the licensee’s license and as a signing supervisor: (a) May design, plan, and lay out the electrical portion of a fire protection system for the licensed electrical contractor’s customers and for an electrical contractor who purchases the design and the parts or equipment for the electrical portion of a fire protection system and installs all or part of the system. (b) Is not subject to any requirements for an additional license, permit, certificate, or registration when designing, planning, or laying out the electrical portions of a fire protection system as authorized by this rule. (3) The electrical design documents for a fire protection system that are prepared by a general supervising electrician, general journeyman electrician, or class “A” limited energy technician licensee under subsection (2) of this rule are exempt from ORS 671.025 and do not require the stamp of an Oregon registered architect or professional engineer. (4) For the purposes of ORS 479.860(2), and the exemption created in subsection (2) of this rule, the electrical portion of any fire protection system is considered a noncomplex electrical installation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.860 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.860 History: BCD 35-2008, f. 12-31-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09 BCD 14-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-25-08 thru 1-21-09
918-261-0020 Board Exemption for HVAC/R Electrical Components (1) Definitions. For the purposes of this rule, a "component" is an electrical part installed inside, or as part of, an appliance where the part is approved by and meets the design specifications of the manufacturer of the appliance. An appliance is not a "component." (2) An exemption from permits and listing requirements is created under ORS 479.540 for the following components repaired, maintained or replaced by a licensed general electrical contractor with a supervising electrician, properly licensed personnel or a limited maintenance specialty contractor HVAC/R: (a) Electrical motor; (b) Compressor; (c) Capacitor; (d) Relay; (e) Wiring; (f) Ignition transformer; (g) Low voltage transformer; (h) Fan or motor control; (i) Sequencer; (j) Pressure switch; (k) Limit switch; (l) Air switch; (m) Air cleaner; (n) Humidifier; (o) Reversing valve; (p) Timer; (q) Defrost heater; (r) Stack switch; (s) Gas valves; (t) An external thermostat operating at less than 100 va; (u) Electric water heating element; and (v) Other control devices within the appliance in residential, commercial or industrial service. (3) An exemption from permits and listing requirements is created under ORS 479.540 for the following components repaired, maintained or replaced by a limited maintenance specialty contractor: (a) Electrical motor; (b) Compressor; (c) Capacitor; (d) Relay; (e) Wiring; (f) Ignition transformer; (g) Low voltage transformer; (h) Fan or motor control; (i) Sequencer; (j) Pressure switch; (k) Limit switch; (l) Air switch; (m) Air cleaner; (n) Humidifier; (o) Reversing valve; (p) Timer; (q) Defrost heater; (r) Stack switch; (s) Gas valves; (t) Electric water heating element; and (u) Other control devices within the appliance only of the size and type typically located in a one- or two-family residence. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.540(l), 479.550 & 479.730(5) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.540 History: BCD 15-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-03 BCD 12-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-24-03 thru 10-31-03 BCD 14-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-99 BCD 4-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-99 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-330-0130 BCA 17-1992, f. & cert. ef. 9-1-92 BCA 8-1992(Temp), f. 4-29-92, cert. ef. 7-1-92
918-261-0025 Board Exemption for Limited Energy Underground Signaling Circuits (1) A license and permit is not required to install limited energy underground signaling circuits or loops defined in this rule. Unlicensed individuals are allowed to install underground signaling circuits or loops, and cover these circuits or loops without a permit or inspection. (2) For purposes of this rule “underground signaling circuits or loops” means Class 2 circuits defined in Article 725 of the Electrical Specialty Code intended for use as traffic signal devices, gate controllers, weigh stations, counters or other similar devices. (3) A license and permit is required to splice, connect, or extend the signaling circuits, loops, or loop conductor, or to connect to any of the following: (a) Controller; (b) Control devices; (c) Underground wiring; or (d) Conduit outside the roadway surface. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.740 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.540 History: BCD 27-2005, f. 12-30-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06
918-261-0030 Board Exemption and Interpretation Regarding Overhead and Underground Electrical Power Lines and Equipment (1) Licensing exemption for municipality owned or operated powerlines for transmission or distribution of electricity to the point of service. An exemption is created from the requirements of the Electrical Specialty Code, for permits, compliance inspections, licenses or product certification for overhead and underground electrical power lines for transmission or distribution of electricity to the point of service and related equipment owned or operated by a municipality. (2) Interpretation regarding privately owned power lines. Overhead or underground electrical power lines and equipment owned or operated by a private party that is not a utility or municipality, and utilities who contract to manage private systems are regulated by the Electrical Specialty Code. This means the division and municipalities shall require permit and inspection, Electrical Specialty Code compliance, and electrical contractor licensing. The licensing exemption for qualified personnel working for the electrical contractor principally engaged in the business of installing and maintaining these systems is in ORS 479.540. Product certification is required for products used in a system that generates and distributes electricity unless the following conditions are satisfied: (a) The system is designed and stamped by an Oregon-licensed professional electrical engineer; (b) The system meets NESC standards; (c) All plan reviews, design specifications, permits and inspections are reviewed and approved by the authority having jurisdiction; (d) The owner and the operator meet the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission definition of a "wholesale generator"; (e) The system is connected to a utility grid and that connection is for the sole purpose of generating and selling electrical power; (f) The individual turbines are 25 kW or larger and the system is 10 megawatts or larger; and (g) All generation and distribution systems undergo startup and commissioning by qualified personnel prior to being placed in operation. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.540 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.540 History: BCD 7-2002, f. 3-29-02, cert. ef. 4-1-02 BCD 21-2001(Temp), f. & cert. 12-21-01 thru 6-18-02 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-261-0031 Board Exemptions for Industrial Electrical Equipment Industrial electrical equipment designed for and used directly in the production of a product; which due to the equipment design or use requires specialized and specific training in the process, function, design, modification, repair, or maintenance of the equipment is exempt from permits specifically for repair, modification or maintenance. Individuals performing work under this rule are also exempt from licensing. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.540 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.540 History: BCD 13-2005, f. 6-20-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05
918-261-0034 Product Certification Partial Board Exemption (1) A partial exemption from electrical product certification is created under ORS 479.540 for distribution equipment operating at over 600 volts only when: (a) The product is used in an emergency repair or installation as defined in section (4); and (b) The installer provides the local jurisdiction with written evidence that the equipment meets the appropriate standards within 72 hours of installation. (2) The exemption is restricted to repairs or installations that include the following: (a) Cable and associated fittings that meet the standards of the serving utility; or (b) Pad-mounted switch gear that meets ANSI IEEE C37.73-1998 or C37.74-2003, or the equivalent and appropriate standard in effect at the time the product was manufactured. (3) A jurisdiction may require product certification or take other appropriate steps if any of the circumstances in section (1) and (2) do not exist. (4) For the purposes of this rule, emergency repair or installation means an acute, unplanned and immediate need for electrical repair or replacement involving an existing electrical installation or electrical product. Statutory/Other Authority: 479.540 Statutes/Other Implemented: 479.540 History: BCD 18-2006, f. 12-29-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07
918-261-0036 Board Exemption for Transformers An exemption from certification is created under ORS 479.540 for transformers over 600 volts that are built to or conform with: (1) IEEE C57.12.00 standards; or (2) Standards used by a public utility as defined in ORS 757.005. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.540 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.540 History: BCD 4-2004, f. 3-31-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04
918-261-0037 Board Exemption for Traffic Management Systems An exemption from certification is created under ORS 479.540 for traffic management systems approved by Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and maintained on their qualified products list. This exemption does not apply to message boards nor does it remove the requirements of licensing, permitting and inspection for the installation of these products. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.540 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.540 History: BCD 4-2004, f. 3-31-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04
918-261-0038 Board Exemption for Manufactured Construction Services An exemption from licensing is created under ORS 479.540 for the placement of manufactured construction services of 100 amperes, 240 volts single-phase or less. This exemption applies only to manufactured services used during construction. Repairs or alterations to the manufactured construction service require permit, inspection and appropriately licensed person(s). The word “manufactured” as used in this rule applies to a construction service built by and supplied from an electrical contractor or manufacturer. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.540 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.540 History: BCD 4-2004, f. 3-31-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04
918-261-0039 Board Exemption for Products Located on the Load Side of a Listed Class 2 Transformer (1) An exemption from product certification is granted under ORS 479.540 for installation of Class 2 products, other than wiring, located on the load side of a listed Class 2 transformer. The exemption applies only to products that are not: (a) In a damp or wet location; (b) Located in a plenum, duct or other air-handling space; (c) Located in any area from chapter 5 of the adopted Oregon Electrical Specialty Code; or (d) Part of a protective signaling system. (2) An exemption from permitting is created for installation of Class 2 wiring located on the load side of a listed garage door controller. The exemption applies only to one- and two-family dwellings when the wiring is not part of the original wiring of the dwelling. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.540 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.540 History: BCD 4-2004, f. 3-31-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04
918-261-0040 Interpretation of “Owner” in ORS 479.540(1) For the purposes of ORS 479.540(1): (1) The owner of property to which this exemption applies shall be a natural person and not a business entity such as a corporation or partnership. (2) The members of the owner’s immediate family are defined in section (3). Persons whose only relationship is as an officer, stockholder, partner or employee of a business entity to which the owner is affiliated are not included. (3) “Immediate family” of an owner includes the owner’s: (a) Parent; (b) Step-parent or parent’s domestic partner; (c) Sibling and sibling’s spouse or domestic partner; (d) Child and child’s spouse or domestic partner; (e) Spouse or domestic partner; (f) Spouse’s or domestic partner’s child and the child’s spouse or domestic partner; (g) Grandchild; and (h) Grandparent. (4) “Immediate family” of an owner does not include the owner’s step-sibling, aunt, uncle, cousin, step-grandchild, or step-grandparent. (5) “Domestic partner” means a person in a relationship with another person, each of whom: (a) Is at least 18 years of age and capable of entering into a civil contract or, if 17, has the written consent of a parent or guardian to enter into the domestic partnership; (b) Is not a first cousin or any nearer kin to the other person, whether of the whole or half blood, and whether by blood or adoption, except for a first cousin by adoption only; (c) Desires a relationship of marriage under Oregon law and would enter into marriage with the other person, and only with the other person, if Oregon law permitted such a marriage; (d) Acknowledges and accepts financial obligations to the other person and to third parties similar to the financial obligations that arise by reason of a marriage recognized under Oregon law and has joint financial accounts, and joint financial responsibilities; (e) Is not married and has no similar commitment and responsibility to any other person; and (f) Has continuously lived with the other person for six (6) months in an exclusive relationship that each intends to maintain for the rest of their lives. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.117, 479.540, 479.680 & 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.540 & 479.680 History: BCD 3-2007, f. 3-30-07, cert. ef. 4-1-07 BCD 23-2000, f, 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-271-0000 Role of an Electrical Inspector An electrical inspector shall inspect electrical installations and provide public information on the meaning or application of an electrical code provision, but shall not lay out work or act as a consultant for electrical contractors, property owners or users. 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
918-271-0010 Calls for Inspection (1) All persons who take out an electrical permit, homeowners as well as electrical contractors, shall request an inspection within three working days of: (a) The completion of any electrical installation intended to be covered or concealed or that is intended to be placed into service before the final electrical inspection; and (b) The completion of all electrical installations for the job site covered by a particular permit. (2) Transactions under a master inspection permit are covered by separate requirements. 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
918-271-0020 Requests for Inspection and Notice of Results (1) Except as provided in section (2) of this rule, an inspecting jurisdiction, shall inspect within 48 hours of a written request for inspection unless the time for inspection is extended to a set date by mutual agreement. The 48 hours excludes Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. (2) The inspecting jurisdiction shall inspect an installation at a remote location within a reasonable time of the request. (a) For the purpose of this section a "remote location" is: (A) An inspection location that is more than 60 miles one way using the most direct route, measured from the closest of the inspector's station, inspection office or the inspecting jurisdiction's primary offices; or (B) An inspection location that requires more than one hour of normal driving, one way, using the most direct route from the closest point mentioned in paragraph (A) of this subsection. (b) For the purposes of this section "within a reasonable time" means a response time that takes into account the time, distance and number of inspection requests, but shall not exceed seven consecutive calendar days including the date the request was received unless the time for inspection is extended to a set date by mutual agreement. If the seventh calendar day falls on a weekend or holiday this is extended to include the next business day. (3) Reasonable procedures designed to provide actual notice of inspection results shall be used by all inspecting jurisdictions to notify the person requesting inspections, of the results of electrical inspection. "Reasonable procedures designed to provide actual notice" shall include posting at the job site and: (a) Nothing more, when the installation is by an owner; (b) Nothing more, when the installation is approved; (c) Notification of any deficiencies on a specific permit by: (A) Personal delivery to the electrical contractor or signing supervisor; (B) Written notification by mailing, electronic mail, or fax; or (C) Telephone followed by written notification. (d) By written confirmation of inspection approval if a permit holder requests confirmation. (4) If the inspection mentioned in sections (1) and (2) of this rule involved a cover inspection, the work cannot be covered unless: (a) Inspection clearance is given; or (b) The request for inspection is in writing communicated to the inspecting jurisdiction, with notice that a cover inspection is involved, no extensions are agreed to, and the maximum time for making the required inspection under sections (1) and (2) of this rule are exceeded. For the purposes of this subsection: (A) Written request includes a letter, email, or fax transmittal; and (B) The burden of proof is on the person requesting the electrical inspection to prove that a written request was communicated. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 14-2022, amend filed 09/29/2022, effective 10/01/2022 BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-271-0030 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 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-271-0040 Mandatory Inspection Practices (1) Electrical inspectors shall inspect and verify the appropriateness of the size, placement, protection and termination of the following electrical installations. Inspectors shall note discrepancies and require correction of code violations pursuant to OAR 918-098-1900. Physical contact is not required to inspect the electrical installations listed below. (a) Service entrance conductors; (b) Service equipment; (c) Grounding electrode and grounding electrode conductor; (d) Bonding; (e) Overcurrent protection; (f) Branch circuits; (g) Feeders; and (h) Underground installations. (2) Electrical inspectors shall test ground-fault circuit interrupter devices (GFCI) and arc-fault circuit interrupter devices (AFCI) for functionality. Ground fault protection services (GFP) shall be performance tested in accordance with the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. (3) A final inspection shall be requested and provided to verify all mandatory items in sections (1) and (2) of this rule are in compliance. (4) A final inspection shall be performed by the inspecting jurisdiction as soon as practicable, but not later than five working days following the date on which it is requested. Subject to the approval of the building official, the permit holder may schedule a final inspection prior to completion of the electrical installation in order to allow the permit holder to be present at the time of inspection and facilitate access to energized installations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.855 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.160 & 479.855 History: BCD 10-2015, f. 12-11-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef 10-1-00 BCD 16-1997, f. 9-30-97, cert. ef. 10-1-97 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-302-0020 BCA 11-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-20-88
918-271-0050 Inspection of Secondary Considerations (1) Electrical installations not specified by OAR 918-271-0040 are secondary items. (2) At least 30 percent of all secondary items at a job site shall be inspected using a sampling process that reviews all separate categories of secondary items. If code violations are found within the samples inspected, an additional ten percent of the secondary items shall be inspected. (3) If additional violations are found, the inspector shall: (a) Require the permit holder to check all other similar categories of installations on the job site; (b) Advise of the correction of all defects; and (c) If warranted, inspect all other similar categories of installations on the job site. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.855 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.855 History: BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-302-0030 BCA 21-1993, f. 10-5-93, cert. ef. 12-1-93 BCA 11-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-20-88
918-271-0105 Electrical Disconnection (1) In the case of a disconnection made or ordered under ORS 479.820(2) or (3) and after setting forth in writing the facts supporting the action, the division may disconnect or cause the disconnection of service, without hearing, to: (a) An electrical installation or product that fails to comply with minimum safety standards; or (b) An electrical installation or product, the condition of which constitutes an immediate hazard to life or property. (2) In the case of a disconnection under section (1) of this rule, if the owner of the installation, or of the property where the installation is located, requests a hearing within 90 days after the date of disconnection, then a hearing shall be granted and the division may issue an order pursuant to such hearing as required by ORS chapter 183 confirming, altering, or dismissing its earlier order. (3) Such a hearing need not be held where the disconnection or order of disconnect is accompanied by, or is pursuant to, a citation for violation which is subject to judicial determination in any court of this state, and the order by its terms will terminate in case of final judgment in favor of the installation or property owner. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.820 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.820 History: BCD 5-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-16