OAR 918-281-0020: Electrical Specialty Code Inspector Certification

(1) Scope: An Electrical Specialty Code inspector: (a) Inspects electrical installations regulated by the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code; (b) Inspects electrical installations regulated by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code; and (c) May do electrical plan reviews as provided in OAR 918-311-0040. (2) Qualifications: To qualify for the certification, the individual must meet one of the following training or experience requirements: (a) Oregon journeyman experience: (A) Four years of employment and experience as a licensed Oregon general journeyman electrician; or (B) Two years of employment and experience as a licensed Oregon general journeyman electrician, plus successful completion of the division’s board approved commercial electrical inspector practicum; (b) Out of state journeyman experience: (A) A certificate of completion from an apprenticeship program meeting the equivalency requirements of OAR 918-282-0170, plus four years experience as a journeyman electrician working on commercial, industrial, or multi-family structures; or (B) Be a licensed journeyman electrician, plus eight years experience as a licensed journeyman electrician working on commercial, industrial, or multi-family structures, plus successful completion of the division’s board approved commercial electrical inspector practicum; (c) Out of state inspection experience: (A) 10 years of work experience in the inspection of electrical installations of which at least five years is of commercial, industrial, or multi-family structures as a certified inspector possessing a nationally recognized certification or its equivalent; or (B) Eight years of work experience in the inspection of electrical installations of which at least four years is of commercial, industrial, or multi-family structures as a certified inspector possessing a nationally recognized certification or its equivalent plus successful completion of the division’s board approved commercial electrical inspector practicum; (d) Engineer experience: (A) A four-year Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, plus two years approved experience in design, inspection, or supervision of installations covered by the National Electrical Code or Oregon Electrical Specialty Code; or (B) Be a certified professional electrical engineer. (e) Experience and training equivalent to paragraphs (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this subsection as determined by the Electrical and Elevator Board (3) Electrical inspectors must meet continuing education requirements established by the division under OAR 918-098-1450. (4) Application for Certification: A person seeking certification under this rule must apply for an Oregon Code Certification as provided in OAR 918-098-1025. (5) All applicants must pass a board approved examination with a minimum grade of 75 percent covering: (a) The Oregon Electrical Specialty Code and electrical provisions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code; and (b) Electrical theory, design, installation, and materials. (6) For purposes of this rule, one year of experience equals 2,000 hours. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]