OAR 918-305-0000: Existing Electrical Installations
Edition: Current OARD snapshotEffective: 2002-10-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
Wiring installation in existing buildings in the State of Oregon that complied with the minimum electrical safety code standards, National Electrical Code or Oregon Electrical Specialty Code in effect at the time of installation shall not be considered in violation of the current minimum Electrical Specialty Code standards, unless the use or occupancy of the building is changed requiring different methods, alterations, or additions. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]
Official history and status
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 479.730
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 479.730
History: BCD 19-2002, f. 8-1-02, cert. ef. 10-1-02 BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-260-0280 DC 12-1981, f. 9-29-1981, cert. ef. 10-1-81, Renumbered from 814-022-0135 DC 10-1972, f. 4-13-72, cert. ef. 5-1-72
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