Updated: |
3/14/2008 |
Description: |
This license will permit the holder to direct, supervise, or perform the making of any electrical installation, except a service, in or on the manufacturing or industrial plant that the regular employer manages or owns.
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.: |
$100.00 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 90 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.
Exam specific:
Open-book examination, two sections. Section one contains 52 questions, section two contains 12 questions. (four 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: |
During each three-year license period, all licensees shall complete a minimum of 24 hours of approved continuing education, of these 24 required continuing education hours you must complete one code change course directed by the board. Please see the Electrical Calendar at Training & Continuing Education |
Prerequisites: |
A. Submit proof of at least four years' (8,000 hours) experience with a limited journeyman manufacturing plant license, specializing in the industrial plant field, or proof of 16,000 legally obtained hours. B. Submit a copy of your high school diploma or transcript, a GED certificate, or a military record (DD214) showing proof of high school completion. C. Submit proof of related classroom training as outlined in OAR 918-282-0160. |
Application Form: |
Electrical License Application |
Renewals: |
This license renews every three years. The next renewal will be October 1, 2010. |
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. |
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 |