| Updated: |
12/12/2008 |
| Description: |
An electrical contractor license allows a company to engage in the business of making electrical installations. An "Electrical Contractor, Limited Sign (CLS)" is limited to doing the electrical work authorized by a limited journeyman sign electrician license which are the installation and servicing of electrical signs and outline lighting. They can also extend a sign branch circuit not more that 15 feet, if the dedicated branch exists at the location. They can not install a branch circuit from an electrical panel, install control equipment not located on the same wall or post, inside or outside the building, install branch circuits, or perform work on service equipment. They are authorized to make, direct, supervise, or control the making of a sign installation only if the contractor is a sole proprietor licensed as a limited journeyman, a general supervising or a general journeyman electrician.
Similar Keywords: contracting, subcontractors, construction |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 479
OAR 918-282
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| Duration: |
3 year cycle. Current cycle expires 7/1/2011 |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
$375.00 for Initial application and renewal. Application fees will not be prorated based on the date you apply. |
| Responsible Agency: |
BCD - Electrical |
| Examination Information: |
Examination is not required |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
None required |
| Bonding Requirements: |
As required by the CCB, Bond & Insurance Requirements pages 11 & 12 |
| Insurance Requirements: |
As required by the CCB, Bond & Insurance Requirements pages 11 & 12 |
| Prerequisites: |
- For the Limited Sign Contractor you need the signature of a Limited Sign Journeyman (SIG), a General Journeyman Electrician (J), or a Supervising Electrician (S)and their license number.
- If you use a business name other than your own name, register the assumed business name with the Secretary of State Corporation Division. Complete the form after your assumed business name has been registered. To learn if the assumed business name you want is available you can do a Business Name Search or call the Secretary of State Corporation Division at 503-986-2200.
- Contractors must also register with the Construction Contractor's Board at 503-378-4621. Here is a link to the CCB, Bond & Insurance Requirements pages 11 & 12
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| Application Form: |
Contractor / Business License Application |
| Service Links: |
 Application Process
Application Instructions Form 2888-A
Application Form 2888-B
Experience Verification form 2888-C
 BCD Main License Search
 Apply Online
Renew Online
Name Change Information
Change Address Online
Duplicate License Request
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
- Business name and the license number(s) of any BCD licenses that you hold or have held.
- You also need the signature of a Limited Sign Journeyman (SIG), a General Journeyman Electrician (J), or a Supervising Electrician (S) and their license number.
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| Additional Information: |
OAR 918-001-040(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 |
