| Updated: |
3/14/2008 |
| Description: |
This license allows the holder to maintain, repair, and replace electrical appliances, light switches and fixtures, fans, receptacles, and fluorescent ballasts on the premises of commercial office buildings, buildings occupied by the state, a local government entity, or facilities designated by the Building Codes Division in electrical systems not exceeding 300 volts to ground.
Similar Keywords: electricians |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 479
OAR 918-282
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| Duration: |
3 years or less, depending on the date of issue. |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
$50.00 application fee. The application fee includes the first license cycle after passing the examination. All application fees are non-refundable. |
| Responsible Agency: |
BCD - Electrical |
| Examination Information: |
Applicants approved to take an examination will be sent a "Letter of Authorization." This letter will explain the procedure for taking the examination and the address and telephone number of the test site selected.
Examination date and time is scheduled by the applicant with the test site office personnel. Upon arrival at the test site, the applicant must provide photo identification and a Letter of Authorization. If the examination is not taken within 60 days of the date of the authorization letter the applicant must submit a re-application form with the appropriate fee to schedule another exam date.
If the applicant fails the exam they may re-apply at anytime and test no sooner than 30 days after each failed exam.
Applicants are requested to bring their own pencils and calculator; scratch paper will be provided. Programmable calculators and laptop computers are not permitted.
Please allow two weeks for Building Codes Division to grade exams. Do not contact the test location for grade results. The Building Codes Division will mail notification of grade results to the applicant. Licenses will be issued after the applicant has passed the examination.
Ltd. Building Maintenance Electrician: Open-book examination, 28 multiple-choice questions (two-hour time limit).
Only the following materials are permitted for OPEN-BOOK examinations:- Current NEC Book
- Current Oregon Electrical Specialty Code
- Current NEC Handbook
- Tom Henry Key Word Index
- Ferm's Fast Finder Index
- Ugly's Reference
- American Electrician's Handbook
- Oregon Administrative Rules
- Oregon Revised Statutes
Licensing and Certification Examination Process |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
None required |
| Prerequisites: |
A.The minimum work hours under each subject shall not be less than the hours specified. No more than 300 percent credit shall be allowed under subjects (a) through (f) for any one subject:
(a) Electrical appliances, 100 hours
(b) Light switches, 250 hours
(c) Light fixtures, 200 hours
(d) Fans, 100 hours
(e) Receptacles, 250 hours
(f) Fluorescent Ballasts, 300 hours
B. Equivalent experience, as outlined in OAR 918-282 0260(3).
C. Submit a copy of your high school diploma or transcript, a GED certificate, or a military record (DD214) showing proof of high school completion.
D. Pass a written examination. |
| Application Form: |
Electrical License Application |
| Renewals: |
This license renews every three years. The next renewal will be October 1, 2008. |
| Service Links: |
 Download Application Instructions
 Download Application Form
Download Experience Verification Form
General Licensing Information
 BCD Main License Search
 Online Application Form
Online Renewal Form
Name Change Information
Change Of Address
Online Duplicate License Form
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Attach documents to support experience qualifications.
Self-verification is not acceptable. |
| Additional Information: |
OAR 918-001-0040(3)(a) A person is not qualified to be licensed if false information is provided in an application. Persons denied licensing under this rule may not apply for any license within 12 months of the date of denial. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
BCD - Electrical |
| E-mail Address: |
BCD.License@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-373-1268
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| Mail Address: |
DCBS - Building Codes Division
PO BOX 14470
Salem, OR 97309
- 0404
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| Website Information: |
http://www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
