Electricians Requirements - Oregon

Listed below are the current state requirements for a(n) Electricians in the state of Oregon.

Completion Requirements
24 hours of approved continuing education.

At least 8 of the 24 must be code-change related.
No more than 8 hours can be taken in industry-related topics.

Renewal Dates
Electricians must renew by October 1 every three years based on license type.

Statute:
Department of Consumer and Business Services, Building Codes Division, Division 283, Continuing Education
and Training Program Requirements.

Special Designations or Stipulations:
The following licensees shall have at least four, but not more than eight, hours code-change continuing education obtained prior to or no later than six months after the Electrical Specialty Code effective date, or of obtaining an Oregon reciprocal license, every three-year code cycle:
(a) Limited Journeyman Sign (SIG);
(b) Limited Journeyman Stage (ST);
(c) Limited Building Maintenance (BME);
(d) Limited Pump Installation Specialty Contractor (CPI);
(e) Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R (LHR);
(f) Limited Energy Contractor (CLE);
(g) Restricted Energy Contractor (CRE);
(h) Limited Sign Contractor (CLS);
(i) Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor (LMS);
(j) Limited Renewable Energy Contractor (CLR); and
(k) Limited Renewable Energy Technician (LRT).

Audit Potential:
N/A

Allowed Carry-Over Hours:
None Allowed

Applicable Course of Study:
The board shall approve only those programs which promote technical competency and safety.

Continuing education instructors shall receive credit for type of courses taught.

An approved continuing education program shall:

(a) Last a minimum of four hours;
(b) Be for a maximum of 16 hours (eight hours code-related and eight hours industry-related) as approved by the board. As used in this subsection, "Industry related" means related to the electrical aspects of the business and excludes management skills or techniques such as planning, scheduling, supervision, estimating, marketing and sales; and
(c) May be for 4, 8, 16 or 24 hours of credit.

Code-change or code-related courses shall cover articles of the Electrical Specialty Code or the Oregon Electrical Safety Law (ORS 479.510 through 479.855) and the applicable administrative rules.

Twenty-four hour classes shall include eight hours code-related and eight hours code change.

Correspondence courses shall not exceed eight hours per course and amount credited shall be only for hours in course.

Continuing education shall be presented by an approved instructor.

Proof of Compliance:
N/A

Non-Compliance Penalties:
N/A

Disallowed Credits:
N/A

Exceptions or exemptions:
Exemptions. General electrical contractors, apprentices in approved programs and Class II oil module electricians are exempt from continuing education.

Continuing education requirements may be prorated for those who obtain licenses during any three-year renewal cycle. The continuing education requirement for the licensing period is waived for those who obtain licenses within 90 days or less of a three-year renewal date.

Upon receipt of documentation acceptable to the division, individuals ordered to active military duty for other than training, for a period exceeding 60 consecutive days, shall not be required to comply with the provisions of this rule during the period of active duty. Following release from active duty, individuals shall complete continuing education requirements acceptable to the division. Other licensing requirements shall not be waived under this exemption.

The board may waive, on a case by case basis, the provisions of this rule in the event of catastrophic illness or circumstance.

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