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918-305-0450 Electrical Products (1) The service equipment of a system substation powered by AC shall be certified by an electrical testing laboratory or field evaluation firm approved by the State of Oregon. (2) The DC transformation, rectification and distribution equipment within a system substation, including the traction power transformer, shall meet ANSI standards where applicable. Compliance shall be demonstrated by the operating entity by: (a) Furnishing the required ANSI test reports upon request; (b) Demonstrating the equipment is certified by an electrical testing agency approved by this state; or (c) Having the equipment otherwise approved by the division as meeting applicable standards. Where there are no applicable ANSI standards for such electrical products, an exception may be granted by the division. All DC distribution equipment outside a substation is exempt from product certification. (3) All electrical products and components installed for signaling systems are exempt from electrical product certification, the Electrical Specialty Code and the National Electrical Code. The main power supplies shall be certified by an electrical testing agency approved by this state as meeting applicable ANSI standards or otherwise be approved by the division. Where there are no applicable ANSI standards for such electrical products, an exception may be granted by the division. (4) All electrical products installed for communications systems or components to such systems are exempt from regulation under this rule, the Electrical Specialty Code and the National Electrical Code. The main power supply shall be certified by an electrical testing agency approved by this state, or otherwise be approved by the division as meeting applicable ANSI standards. Where there are no applicable ANSI standards for such electrical products, an exception may be granted by the division. [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
918-305-0460 Grounding (1) System substations shall be installed with a grounding grid to limit touch and step potentials to safe levels as recommended by IEEE 80, “Guide for Safety in Substation Grounding.” AC and low-voltage equipment shall be bonded or grounded to this grid, except as otherwise provided for the utility neutral or ground. Calculations and ground resistance test reports for every substation shall be furnished to the division prior to final inspection and maintained by the operating entity. (2) The service neutral conductor is not required to be bonded to the substation grounding grid, provided that: (a) A warning sign is posted on the service equipment to provide notice of potential hazards to technical persons who may have access to the service equipment. The notice shall clearly indicate that the neutral is isolated and not grounded; (b) An isolation barrier is installed over the neutral termination within the service equipment; and (c) The ground grid is installed in a manner that will demonstrate a ground resistance of 5 ohms or less when tested in accordance with IEEE 81, “Guide for Testing Grounding Systems.” (3) Free-standing signal system cabinets, bungalows or buildings shall be separately grounded by means of a driven ground electrode or electrodes to obtain ground resistance of 25 ohms or less when tested in accordance with IEEE 81. (4) 60 Hz, 120-volt AC systems for accessory power or lighting located within station platforms or substations shall meet the requirements of the Electrical Specialty Code. (5) All service equipment receiving service voltage from the utility shall be posted with warning signs to provide notice of potential hazards to technical persons who may have access to the panel. The notice shall clearly indicate that the neutral is isolated and not grounded. (6) All fencing located within 10 feet of a metallic railway substation, building, ground grid, bungalow or other structure shall be constructed of nonmetallic material. [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
918-305-0470 Appeals (1) Appeals of decisions recommended by a deputy inspector in relation to the application of the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code shall be to the chief electrical inspector in accordance with OAR 918, division 251, provided that no notice needs to be given to any local jurisdiction. (2) The chief electrical inspector’s determination may be appealed to the director who may consult with the Electrical and Elevator Board or other consultants on any technical issues deemed necessary by the director. [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
918-305-0500 Standards for Electrical Plan Submissions A plan review shall be performed prior to the issuance of a permit. Fees shall be based on an hourly rate of $69 per hour. The plan review under these rules shall be limited to the review of the electrified fixed guideway railway system(s) being installed. Other permits and plan reviews may be required by the jurisdiction administering the state building code as defined in ORS 455.010. 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
918-305-0510 Standards for Electrified Fixed Guideway Railway Plan Review A person performing electrical plan review shall be certified under OAR 918-311-0030 and do the following as a minimum when performing plan reviews: (1) Load Calculations. Check load calculations for appropriateness, completeness and accuracy. (2) Equipment. Check and determine if the equipment is: (a) Suitable for the environment; and (b) Properly sized and rated to meet the minimum code requirements. (3) Service and Feeder. Check service and feeder installations for code compliance related to: (a) Wiring method; (b) Conduit and box fill; (c) Conductor size and ampacity rating; (d) Clearances; (e) Locations; (f) Accessibility; and (g) Service grounding conductor size. 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
918-305-0520 Time Limit for Plan Review (1) Plan reviews shall be approved or denied within ten working days from receipt of the complete electrified fixed guideway railway system plans by the jurisdiction requiring plan review. A reviewed set of plans shall be returned to the plan applicant: (a) If a plan is rejected, the deficiencies must be set out in writing. Upon resubmission of the necessary items, the ten-day requirement starts again; (b) If, because of the complexity or size of the installation, additional time beyond the ten working days is required to complete the review, the jurisdiction shall notify the person taking out the electrical permit of the reasons for the delay and the date the review will be completed. (2) Nothing in this rule shall prohibit a jurisdiction from issuing a complete or partial permit before the entire plans and specifications are submitted or approved, provided adequate information is provided showing compliance with pertinent portions of the code. The permittee proceeds at risk, without assurance that the permit for the entire installation will be granted, or that corrections will not be required including those portions permitted. 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
918-305-0600 Role of an Electrical Inspector When Inspecting Electrified Fixed Guideway Railway Systems An electrical inspector certified under OAR 918-281-0020 shall inspect all electrified fixed guideway rail installations as provided in these rules 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 479.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.950 History: BCD 7-2000, f. 3-15-00, cert. ef. 4-1-00
918-305-0700 Electrified Fixed Guideway Railway Systems — Penalty Guidelines (1) Scope and authority. This rule sets guidelines for civil penalties for violations of any provision of the rules relating to electrified fixed guideway railway systems. (2) "Continuing Offense" means violation of a code, rule or law on one or more additional days after having been notified that the act in question, or failure to act, is a violation. (a) An additional day is any day, other than the first day, an offense takes place; however, defects noted by an inspector in an element of assembly or construction shall not be considered an offense if the defect is corrected and an inspection request made in no more than 20 calendar days. (b) Notification is not dependent upon a penalty having been assessed. (c) "Continuing Violation" has the same meaning as "continuing offense." (3) Amount of penalty that may be assessed by the administrator: (a) Not more than $1,000 for each violation; or (b) Not more than $1,000 for each day of a continuing violation. (4) In determining the penalty amount, any appropriate factors may be taken into account, including but not limited to, prior history of violations, extent to which corrective action was taken and the element of risk or danger to any person caused by the violation. (5) Civil penalties may be reached by stipulation or consent and may be stayed in whole or in part according to the terms of a stipulation or consent order. (6) Civil penalties may be assessed in addition to, or in lieu of, the suspension or revocation of a license, certificate of competency or similar authority issued by the division. (7) Procedures: (a) Civil penalties shall be brought by staff and assessed by the administrator. (b) If a dispute concerning the application of the rules relating to electrified fixed guideway railway systems is appealed to the director under ORS Chapter 455 or 479, or: (A) No civil penalty shall be sought or assessed for violation of the code provision that was appealed, until after the appeal or interpretation is resolved and if corrections are necessary, they are made in not more than 30 calendar days. (B) Notwithstanding an administrative appeal, civil penalties can be brought or assessed for failure to obtain a permit if the issues on appeal do not involve the question of whether a permit was necessary. (C) The obligation is on the person charged, or about to be charged, with a violation to advise of an appeal under this subsection. (c) The division shall adopt operating procedures to promote equity and uniformity in proposing the amount and terms of civil penalties and conditions under which the penalties may be modified based on the circumstances in individual cases. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.895 & 479.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.895 & 479.950 History: BCD 33-2000, f. 12-27-00, cert. ef. 1-1-01 BCD 7-2000, f. 3-15-00, cert. ef. 4-1-00
918-305-0702 Photovoltaic Installations of 1MW or Greater — Penalty Guidelines (1) Scope and authority. This rule sets guidelines for assessing civil penalties for violations of any provision of the rules or statutes relating to photovoltaic installations 1MW or greater. (2) “Continuing Offense” means violation of a code, rule, or law on one or more additional days after having been notified that the act in question, or failure to act, is a violation. (a) An additional day is any day, other than the first day, an offense takes place; however, defects noted by an inspector in an element of assembly or construction shall not be considered an offense if the defect is corrected and an inspection request made in no more than 20 calendar days. (b) Notification is not dependent upon a penalty having been assessed. (c) “Continuing Violation” has the same meaning as “continuing offense.” (3) Amount of penalty that may be assessed: (a) Not less than $4,000 and not more than $5,000 for each violation; or (b) Not more than $1,000 for each day of a continuing violation. (4) Civil penalties may be assessed in addition to the suspension or revocation of a license, certificate of competency or similar authority issued by the division. (5) If anything in this rule conflicts with another rule, this rule controls. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.895 & 479.995 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.895 & 479.995 History: BCD 14-2018, adopt filed 06/26/2018, effective 07/01/2018
918-306-0000 Scope and Authority for Rule (1) The rules in OAR 918-306-0000 to 918-306-0530 deal with the different ways to qualify an electrical product for sale, disposal and installation in Oregon. (2) Authority for rules. (a) ORS 479.540 authorizes partial and complete product exemptions; (b) ORS 479.610 requires products for sale in Oregon to be certified; and (c) ORS 479.730 authorizes creation of procedures for product certifications, administration and enforcement and field evaluation of electrical products. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.540, 479.610, 479.730 & 479.760 History: BCD 15-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-03 Suspended by BCD 12-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-24-03 thru 10-31-03 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-306-0005 Standards for Product Evaluations The following standards shall be adopted for use when completing product evaluation: (1) NFPA standards on list dated October 1, 2023, maintained by the division titled “NFPA Standards”; and (2) UL standards on list dated October 1, 2023, maintained by the division titled “UL Standards.” Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730, ORS 455.020, ORS 455.030 & 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 9-2017, f. 9-14-17, cert. ef. 10-1-17 BCD 12-2014, f. 9-30-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14 BCD 23-2004, f. 12-15-04, cert. ef. 4-1-05 BCD 19-2002, f. 8-1-02, cert. ef. 10-1-02
918-306-0010 Overview (1) ORS 479.610 establishes certification requirements for electrical products. (2) The certification process generally involves inspection, testing and evaluation of the product. This is done through: (a) Listing and application of listing label by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL); (b) Special Deputy Evaluation and Certification. A product can be submitted to the division for certification under ORS 479.760. The special deputy procedures, rules and limitations are located in OAR 918-306-0510 to 918-306-0530; or (c) Field Evaluation of Products. Field evaluation by a qualified field evaluation body involves inspection, testing, evaluation and application of an evaluation label. (3) Field evaluation bodies must be compliant with 2024 NFPA 790 “Standard for Competency of Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies” and maintain evaluation procedures in accordance with 2024 NFPA 791 “Recommended Practice and Procedures for Unlabeled Electrical Equipment Evaluation.” (4) Field evaluation bodies are to use applicable product safety standards. The use of 2024 NFPA 791 as the criteria for evaluation of products is prohibited as stated in the purpose of NFPA 791. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 9-2025, amend filed 09/26/2025, effective 10/01/2025 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 4-2004, f. 3-31-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04 BCD 15-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-03 Suspended by BCD 12-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-24-03 thru 10-31-03 BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-306-0340 General Requirement for Approval of Field Evaluation Bodies (1) Approval of a Field Evaluation Body requires: (a) The body to meet Oregon approval standards in these rules for each type of product for which it seeks approval and be approved according to OAR 918-306-0350; (b) The field evaluation body shall be accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation body that is signatory to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) or the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). The accreditation body shall utilize the NFPA standards referenced in OAR 918-306-0010. The field evaluation body shall include its accreditation certificate as part of its application submittal; and (c) The name, address, phone number, and email address of the person designated as the Technical Manager for the field evaluation body is to be provided. (2) The division’s Electrical Program Chief or designated representative reviews and approves or denies all applications and all required attachments for consideration and approval. (3) Approval is granted when a field evaluation body submits a completed application and provides evidence to the division that all the requirements in these rules have been met. Prior to making a final determination, the division may request the applicant to submit more information and documentation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 9-2025, amend filed 09/26/2025, effective 10/01/2025 BCD 4-2004, f. 3-31-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04 BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-306-0350 Criteria for Field Evaluation Body Applicants The application for approval as a field evaluation body shall include a certificate of accreditation demonstrating that the field evaluation body meets the criteria in 2024 NFPA 790 for each product it seeks to evaluate. Additional criteria the department may review includes: (1) The field evaluation body is an independent, third-party inspection company with no direct or indirect affiliation with manufacturers, suppliers or vendors of the products it evaluates; (2) Possesses the capacity, equipment, and personnel necessary to perform the inspections, tests, and evaluations for the products it evaluates; (3) Provides in its client agreement that it supplies technical reports to the appropriate authority having jurisdiction with information concerning safety hazards and failures, if any, to meet applicable product safety standards and to provide any information requested by regulatory agencies as well as resolution of issues found leading to the application of a Field Evaluation Body label; (4) Is able to do all examinations, tests, evaluations and inspections for field evaluating and labeling of products for which it is approved, and limits its work to that for which it has the competency and capacity to fulfill; (5) Has a quality control manual as provided in 2024 NFPA 790; (6) Has personnel meeting the requirements in 2024 NFPA 790; (7) Has test and measurement equipment meeting the requirements in 2024 NFPA 790; and (8) Maintains records in accordance with 2024 NFPA 790. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 9-2025, amend filed 09/26/2025, effective 10/01/2025 BCD 4-2004, f. 3-31-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04 BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-306-0360 Examination Schedule for Field Evaluation Bodies (1) Field evaluation bodies are approved for the duration of the body’s certificate of accreditation. If the accreditation does not have an expiration term the approval is for a period of three years. (2) Field evaluation bodies must have an active certificate of accreditation for the duration of the body’s approval term. If the field evaluation body’s accreditation status changes during the approval term, the body’s approval will be suspended until the certificate of accreditation is active again. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 9-2025, amend filed 09/26/2025, effective 10/01/2025 BCD 4-2004, f. 3-31-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04 BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-306-0365 Suspension or Termination of Field Evaluation Body Approval Term (1) Any field evaluation body failing to comply with the requirements of this section or submitting false information may have its approval term suspended or terminated for one or more electrical product categories. (2) The division may suspend, terminate, or refuse to renew the approval term of any field evaluation body found to be in non-compliance with the requirements of the State of Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 9-2025, adopt filed 09/26/2025, effective 10/01/2025
918-306-0375 Field Evaluation Bodies Approved Prior to October 1, 2025 (1) Certifications for field evaluation bodies that were approved prior to October 1, 2025, will expire on September 30, 2026. (2) Field evaluation bodies that were approved prior to October 1, 2025, can apply for approval under this division of rules prior to September 30, 2026. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 9-2025, adopt filed 09/26/2025, effective 10/01/2025
918-306-0380 Field Evaluation Body Quality Control Manual The field evaluation body shall: (1) Maintain a quality control system to assure accuracy and technical integrity; (2) Have a quality control manual or a body operations control manual with written procedures, references and information covering evaluation of each product for which approval is sought. The contents must be adequate to guide a testing technician or inspector through the required tests and inspection; and (3) Keep an updated copy of all applicable manuals and standards at the work site for use by body personnel and make manuals available to the division for review and audit. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 9-2025, amend filed 09/26/2025, effective 10/01/2025 BCD 4-2004, f. 3-31-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96
918-306-0390 Field Evaluation Body Personnel (1) Body personnel shall be competent to perform the tests, examinations, reevaluations and inspections for field evaluation of each product for which approval is sought. (2) Staff competency shall be verified at least annually by observations and/or examinations by qualified persons selected by the Technical Manager having technical responsibility for the body’s field evaluation operations. (3) A training program to assure new or untrained staff will be able to perform tests and inspections properly and uniformly to the requisite degree of precision and accuracy shall be maintained. (4) The body shall maintain records, including dates of training, observation or examination of personnel performance. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730 History: BCD 9-2025, amend filed 09/26/2025, effective 10/01/2025 BCD 4-2004, f. 3-31-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96