Electrical Licensing Exemptions.

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The rules below can be found here: Chapter 918 Division 282

918-282-0110 General Licensing Exemptions

In addition to the exceptions provided in ORS 479.540, electrical licenses are not required to:

(1) Replace light bulbs, fluorescent tubes or approved fuses, or to connect approved portable electrical equipment to permanently installed and properly wired receptacles;

(2) Do experimental electrical work or testing of electrical products in electrical shops, educational institutions, industrial plants or recognized testing laboratories;

(3) Operate, maintain, repair and replace broadcast equipment of commercial radio and television stations; or

(4) Install limited energy systems not exceeding 100 volt-ampere ("VA") in Class 2 and 3 systems limited to:

(a) Single station smoke or ionization detectors installed in buildings three stories or less in height;

(b) Closed circuit television systems installed in buildings three stories or less in height;

(c) Master Antenna Television ("MATV") systems installed in buildings three stories or less in height; or

(d) Intercom and audio systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings.

918-282-0120  Licensing Requirements for Electrical Work

(1) No person or entity shall allow any individual to perform electrical work for which the individual is not properly registered or licensed.

(2) Owners, managers or agents of facilities having electrical employees shall report in writing to the division and the authority having jurisdiction, the names and license numbers of limited supervising manufacturing plant or limited maintenance electricians employed.

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Electrical Licensing Exemptions.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

Which of the following can be done without an electrical license?

A: Installing a Class 2 limited energy closed circuit television system in a two-story building.
B: Installing a low voltage CCTV system in a four-story building.
C: Wiring on the line side of the main disconnecting means for the equipment.
D: Installing audio systems in a multi-family dwelling.
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