OAR 918-261-0025: Board Exemption for Limited Energy Underground Signaling Circuits

(1) A license and permit is not required to install limited energy underground signaling circuits or loops defined in this rule. Unlicensed individuals are allowed to install underground signaling circuits or loops, and cover these circuits or loops without a permit or inspection. (2) For purposes of this rule “underground signaling circuits or loops” means Class 2 circuits defined in Article 725 of the Electrical Specialty Code intended for use as traffic signal devices, gate controllers, weigh stations, counters or other similar devices. (3) A license and permit is required to splice, connect, or extend the signaling circuits, loops, or loop conductor, or to connect to any of the following: (a) Controller; (b) Control devices; (c) Underground wiring; or (d) Conduit outside the roadway surface.