OAR 918-305-0400: Electrified Fixed Guideway Passenger Railway Systems — Scope

(1) The rules contained in 918-305-0400 to 918-305-0700 shall apply to all electrified fixed guideway passenger railway systems and electrical products associated with such systems installed in the State of Oregon. Any related structure or system that is not an electrified fixed guideway passenger railway system shall be governed by the state building code as defined in ORS 455.010. (2) Except as otherwise provided in these rules, the National Electrical Code as adopted by Oregon shall apply to all installations or repairs of all electrified fixed guideway rail systems. Installation shall be made by licensed electricians under ORS 479.630. (3) Nothing in these rules shall be construed to: (a) Alter or change the laws or rules applicable to persons licensed to perform installation of electrical systems or products; (b) Exempt any electrical wiring used for general lighting or general power purposes, such as heating, cooling, ventilating, elevators or pumping equipment; or (c) Exempt any feeder, service, switchboard, branch circuit panel board or standby power generator used in whole or in part for general building operation purposes. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]