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Building Codes Division 1535 Edgewater Street NW

P.O. Box 14470 Salem, OR 97309-0404

503-378-4133 Fax: 503-378-2322

oregon.gov/bcd

Kate Brown, Governor

Electrical and Elevator Board

Meeting agenda

Thursday, March 23, 2017, 9:30 a.m.

Conference Room A

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I. Board business

A. Call to order

B. Roll call

C. Approval of agenda and order of business

D. Approval of the draft board meeting minutes January 26, 2017

E. Date of the next regularly scheduled meeting: May 25, 2017

II. Public comment This time is available for individuals wanting to address the board on non-agenda items only. The board will not

take action on non-agenda items raised under public comment at this meeting. Testimony on agenda items will be

heard when the item is called. (See "Issues to remember when addressing board" at the end of this agenda).

III. Reports

A. Electrical program update

B. Elevator program update

C. Summary of enforcement actions previously taken by the division outlined on the

enforcement board report (No board action required)

D. License suspension previously taken by the division outlined on the enforcement board

report (No board action required)

IV. Communications - None

V. Appeals - None

VI. Unfinished business - None

VII. New business

A. Board review and provide a recommendation to the Administrator on the 2017 Oregon

Electrical Specialty Code

B. Request to grant continuing education credit hours to 2017 Oregon Electrical Specialty

Code Review Committee members and staff

C. Review and approve committee recommendations for new continuing education course and

instructor applications

http://www.oregon.gov/bcd

D. Board decide on committee recommendations for criteria used when evaluating Class B

Limited Energy Technician 32-hour training programs

VIII. Announcements - None

IX. Adjournment

Issues to remember when addressing the board:

All public participation is subject to the discretion of the board chair for order of testimony, length and

relevance.

Speakers are generally limited to five minutes.

Please register on the attendance registration form and on the public testimony registration form, listing

the appropriate agenda item.

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Always address your comments through the chair.

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use of video, DVD, PowerPoint, or overhead projection equipment are asked to contact boards coordinator 24 hours prior to the meeting. For

assistance, please contact Debi Barnes-Woods at 503-378-6787.

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Note: For information regarding re-appointments or board vacancies, please visit the Governor’s website.

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Electrical and Elevator Board Meeting minutes January 26, 2017

Members present: Michael Weaver, electrical contractor, Chair

Heather Miller, journeyman electrician, Vice-chair

Thomas Faires, elevator manufacturing

Timothy Frew, journeyman electrician

Scott Hall, electrical equipment supplier

Vern Palmrose, power and light industry

Robert Pyne, journeyman elevator installer

Joseph Pugh, public member

Randy Smith, electrical inspector

Members absent: James Totten, owner or manager of a commercial office building Steven Trapp, electrical contractor Vacant, building official Vacant, commercial underwriter Vacant, electrical equipment manufacturing rep Vacant, industrial plant employing electricians Staff present: Chris Huntington, deputy administrator, Building Codes Division Keith Anderson, electrical program chief, Policy and Technical

Services Shawn Haggin, electrical program assistant chief, Policy and

Technical Services Alana Cox, senior policy advisor, Policy and Technical Services Roseanne Nelson, assistant manager, Statewide Services

Andrea Simmons, manager, Enforcement Services Anthony Estrada, contested case representative, Enforcement Services Shannon Flowers, contested case representative, Enforcement Services Christopher Titus, investigator, Enforcement Services

Richard Baumann, policy analyst, Policy and Technical Services Debi Barnes-Woods, boards administrator, Policy and Technical Services

Guests present: Nathan Philips, NECA James Imlah, IAEI John Hiser, HSW Randy Carmony, Local 23 I. Board business

A. Call to order Chairman Michael Weaver called the Electrical and Elevator Board meeting of January 26, 2017, to order at 9:33 a.m. The meeting was held at the Building Codes Division in Conference Room A, 1535 Edgewater Street NW, Salem, Oregon.

B. Roll call

Scott Hall was connected by teleconference. James Totten and Steven Trapp were excused.

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The Electrical and Elevator Board has the following four vacancies: Building official, commercial underwriter, electrical equipment mfr. representative, and industrial plant representative.

C. Approval of the agenda that included late submission Item VII.A. and

renumbering the order of business

Chair Weaver RULED the agenda that included late submission Item VII.A.,

which renumbered the new business items and to include an additional

amendment to the agenda removing Item VII.B., approved.

D. Approval of the board meeting draft minutes of November 17, 2016

Chair Weaver RULED the board meeting draft minutes of November 17, 2016,

final.

E. Date of the next regularly scheduled meeting: March 23, 2017.

F. Welcome new board member Vern Palmrose: Representative of power and

light industry.

II. Public comment - None

III. Reports A. Electrical program update

Keith Anderson, electrical program chief, said that the 2017 code committee

continues to meet with only a few meetings left. Chief Anderson said he is

expecting to present Table 1-E to the board at its March meeting. All code

proposals, agendas, minutes and videos will be posted on the division website as

they are completed.

B. Elevator program update

Warren Hartung, elevator program chief, Statewide Services, was unavailable.

Both the inspection and accident report forms were distributed. Members were

asked to refrain from questions until the next scheduled board meeting.

C. Summary of enforcement actions previously taken by the division outlined

on the enforcement board report. (No board action required)

Anthony Estrada, contested case representative, Enforcement Services, said on the

last page of the summary report for Mark Ross Paxton Case No. 2016-0431, the

amount should be $4,000 penalties assessed and not $8,000 as listed.

IV. Communications - None V. Appeals - None

VI. Unfinished business

Board consideration of proposed changes to the advisory board penalty

matrix

Motion by Heather Miller, Vice-chair, to approve the proposed changes to the

advisory board penalty matrix.

Motion carried unanimously.

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VII. New business

(This item was added as a late submission. All following items were renumbered.)

A. Board review and provide guidance regarding the development of a

provisional general journeyman license

Rich Baumann, policy analyst, Policy and Technical Services, explained that the

electrical industry developed a proposal for creating a provisional license, which

would allow out-of-state licensed electrical journeymen from specified locations

to obtain a non-renewable Oregon provisional general journeyman license for a

specified amount of time.

The board proposed three additional changes to the proposed temporary draft

rules:

1. Provide a completed certificate of an approved 4-hour Oregon Rule and

Law course (Include to clarify the language on the bottom of page 1 for

(1)(b))

2. Delivered by “Independent” Electrical Contractors (Page 2 Section (2)(b)

delete International and insert Independent)

3. The division “shall” discontinue receipt of applications for provisional

general journeyman electrician license ( Section (1) delete may and

insert shall to clarify the language that August 15, 2017, is the last day to

submit applications)

Motion by Tim Frew to recommend the division proceed to temporary

rulemaking of the provisional general journeyman license draft rules to include

the three additional changes listed above.


(This item was removed from the agenda by the proponent)

B. Board review and provide guidance regarding limitation of limited

renewable energy technician license

C. Board review request received from Scot Davidson, Enhabit, regarding

licensing and permitting requirements for installation of energy saving low

voltage thermostats in one and- two-family low rise buildings

Tim Miller, CEO, Enhabit, asked for clarification of obtaining a permit to install

low voltage energy saving thermostats in low rise one- and- two- family

dwellings.

Keith Anderson, electrical program chief, Policy and Technical Services,

explained that this issue can be resolved by applying for a Restricted Energy

Contractors License. The license does not require testing and is exempt from

continuing education requirements, but can be maintained by paying a fee and

providing a list of qualified employees that will be preforming the work. The

license also requires a qualified person (QP) to oversee installations. This license

is eligible to purchase minor labels. One out of 10 labels will be inspected. Chief

Anderson said that all the requirements of this license can be found in OAR 918-

282-0060.

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D. Review and approve committee’s recommendations for new continuing

education courses and instructors applications

Motion by Heather Miller, Vice-chair, to approve committee recommendations

for approval or denial of course or instructor applications.


E. Review and approve committee’s recommendation for safety related

continuing education courses

Mr. Baumann explained that at the November board meeting, the board requested

that the continuing education committee review the process of approving

instructors of safety classes. There were concerns that some instructors may not

be certified throughout the approval period of the course.

Chair Weaver said that he was concerned that instructors of safety classes may

not maintain their certifications. He wanted some assurance that the instructor

remained certified.

Nathan Phillips, NECA, spoke on the approval of continuing education courses

and classes for the instructors. He said there is no quality control system set up for

these professionals. Classes are audited but there is not an ongoing quality control

system in place.

Mr. Baumann said that the committee has narrowed the field by allowing only

nationally recognized companies to be approved. Taking action would narrow the

field of safety related providers.

Chair Weaver wanted more time to research and discuss this issue with members.

No board action taken for this item.

IX. Announcements - None

X. Adjournment Chair Weaver adjourned the meeting at 10:45 a.m.

Respectfully submitted by Debi Barnes-Woods, boards administrator/coordinator.

Electrical and Elevator Board Enforcement Report for March 23, 2017

Case # Name Violation Location of

Violation

Date of

Violation

Penalty

Assessed

Penalty

to Pay

Other Comments

C2016-0142

Skip

Farnsworth, Dennis O. Installation of Romex electrical wiring,

subpanel, electrical receptacles and

light fixtures.

Allowing unlicensed individual to

make electrical installations

No journeyman electrical license

Sumpter October 2015 $4,000 $1,000 Consent Order

Complaint submitted by BCD

field investigator

C2016-0330

Shannon

Buster, Timothy L. Jr. dba Edco

Electric

Failure to pay civil penalty by the due

date.

No payment made, reinstatement of

previously stayed civil penalties

Oregon June 2016 $15,000 $15,000 Default Order


Fiscal

C2016-0448

Russ

Emergency Signaling, LLC Installation of electrical wiring for

nurse call system, fire alarm system,

access control system and/or other

protective signaling systems.

Allowing unlicensed individuals to

perform electrical work

Keizer April 2016 $2,000 $2,000 Default Order


field investigator

C2016-0073

Dan

KBA Northwest LLC Installation of electrical wiring, GFCI

receptacles, light fixtures and wall

heaters.

No electrical contractors license

Allowing unlicensed individual to

perform electrical work

No electrical permit

Portland January 2016 $9,000* $9,000 Default Order


field investigator

C2016-0126

Chris

Best Services Construction LLC Installation of under cabinet lighting, 2

light fixtures, a light switch, electrical

receptacles and associated wiring.

No electrical contractor license


Lake Oswego January 2016 $4,000 $4,000 Default Order

Complaint submitted by

homeowner

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Violation

Date of

Violation

Penalty

Assessed

Penalty

to Pay

Other Comments


C2016-0304

Skip

Brinton, Danny G. dba Cove

Finish

Installation of electrical wiring, branch

circuits, receptacle boxes and hot water

heater.




Cove May 2016

through

July 2016

$12,000* $3,500 Consent Order


field investigator

C2016-0398

Chris

Black, Sheldon dba Concepts Plus

LLC

Installation of bathroom fan, GFI

receptacle and new light fixture.

o electrical contractor license

o journeyman electrical license


Beaverton September 2016 $12,000* $12,000 Default Order


homeowner

C2016-0306

Dan

Meyer, Frederick E. Installation of new electrical

receptacles, ceiling light fixture, light

switches and new circuits.




Klamath Falls July 2016 $12,000* $12,000 Default Order

Complaint submitted by license

enforcement person

C2016-0058

Russ

Rusu, Ioan Installation of an electrical panel, NM-

B electrical wiring, light switches and

light fixtures.


Journeyman electrician not working

under a signing supervisor

Provided false or incorrect signature to

obtain permits

Portland 2014

through

2015

$8,000 $3,000 Consent Order

Complaint submitted by CCB

field investigator

C2016-0342

Dan

Equity Home Improvement, LLC Installation of 2 electrical switch boxes,

light fixture boxes, wiring and 2

electrical heaters.



Bend February 2015 $4,000 $750 Consent Order

Related to C2016-0466


field investigator

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Violation

Date of

Violation

Penalty

Assessed

Penalty

to Pay

Other Comments


C2016-0466

Dan

Kerr, Byron W. Installation of 2 electrical switch boxes,

light fixture boxes, wiring and 2

electrical heaters.


Bend February 2015 $2,000 $500 Consent Order

Related to C2016-0342


field investigator

C2016-0093

Russ

Mayger Electric Technologies, Inc. Performed an electrical consultation at a

residential property.


Westport May 2016 $3,000 $750 Consent Order


Columbia County BO

C2016-0245

Skip

Hogenhout, Robert D. Installation of electrical wiring and

terminated that wiring in a breaker

panel; installation of electrical

receptacles and light fixtures.

No journeyman electrician license

Weston March 2016

through

April 2016

$2,000 $500 Consent Order


field investigator

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Case # NameSuspension/Revocation/Conditioned

InformationOther Comments

C2016-0058

Russ

Rusu, Ioan Respondent's journeyman electrician license is

suspended for 3 months. Upon completion of

suspension period, the respondent will be issued

a conditional journeyman electrician license for a

9 month period. During the 9 month period the

respondent will notify the division of any and

all electrical contractors for whom he has done

any electrical work.

Consent Order

Complaint submitted by CCB field investigator

License Suspensions, Revocations and Conditioned (Director Action)

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State of Oregon Board memo Building Codes Division March 23, 2017 To: Electrical and Elevator Board From: Todd Smith, policy analyst, Policy and Technical Services Subject: 2017 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC) Review Committee recommendation

regarding adoption of the 2017 National Electrical Code with amendments Action requested: The OESC Review Committee requests the board review and approve the provisions of the 2017 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC) and recommend the Administrator proceed with rulemaking. Background: Based upon the requirements established in ORS 455.030 and 455.610, the division solicited code amendment proposals and the Electrical and Elevator Board established a code review committee. The OESC Review Committee completed an analysis of the 2017 National Electrical Code changes, existing Oregon code amendments, statewide interpretations, alternate method rulings, and 13 public code amendment proposals. The committee met six times beginning November 29, 2016, finalizing its recommendations to the board on February 28, 2017. The recommendations include the following outcomes of the 13 public proposals:

• OESC 17-01: 2017 NEC, NFPA 70 | Klaas DeBoer – NECA; Approved • OESC 17-02: 210.8 | Mike Stone – NEMA; Rejected • OESC 17-03: 210.8(A) | Doug Rudisel - Clackamas Co.; Rejected • OESC 17-04: 210.12 | Mike Stone – NEMA; Rejected • OESC 17-05: 210.52(E)(3) | Mike Stone – NEMA; Withdrawn • OESC 17-06: 300.4 | Lukas Koomen - City of Bend; Rejected • OESC 17-07: 406.4 | Mike Stone – NEMA; Rejected • OESC 17-08: 547.5 (G) | Mike Stone – NEMA; Rejected • OESC 17-09: 553.4 | Mike Stone – NEMA; Approved • OESC 17-10: 555.3 | Mike Stone – NEMA; Approved

Agenda Item

VII.A.

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• OESC 17-11 770.48 | Dan McCabe - Coastcom, Inc.; Approved as Modified • OESC 17-12: Electrical Vehicle-Ready Parking | Construction Industry Energy Board;

Approved Technical Requirements • OESC 17-13: Electrical Vehicle-Ready Parking | Rep. Phil Barnhart; Approved Technical

Requirements The board packet includes a document that summarizes the findings and recommendations of the 2017 OESC Review Committee. Discussion: The committee recommends that the board adopt the 2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) as the base model code with amendments and forward to the Administrator for adoption and subsequent rulemaking. The committee also requests that the board recommend adoption of the low-rise residential provisions of the code to the Residential and Manufactured Structures Board. Options: Approve the committee’s recommendation to adopt the proposed language and forward

to the Administrator for rulemaking and subsequent adoption, with the finding that the added cost, if any, is necessary to the health and safety of the occupants or the public or necessary to conserve scarce resources. In addition, recommend that the Residential and Manufactured Structures Board approve the proposed language where it relates to low-rise residential provisions.

Amend and approve the committee’s recommendation to adopt the amended language

and forward to the Administrator for rulemaking and subsequent adoption, with the finding that the added cost, if any, is necessary to the health and safety of the occupants or the public or necessary to conserve scarce resources. In addition, recommend that the Residential and Manufactured Structures Board approve the amended language where it relates to low-rise residential provisions.

Disapprove the committee’s recommendation regarding the proposed language, which

would continue use of the 2014 OESC.

2017 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code Review

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TABLE 1-E (Recommended Oregon amendments to the 2017 National Electrical Code)

Oregon Amendments to the 2017edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) for the 2017 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. For the purpose of identifying Oregon amendments to the NFPA 70, NEC – “OESC” followed by a code section denotes an Oregon amendment to that section of code. Amendments may either be additions of code language developed by Oregon, or the deletion of NFPA 70, NEC code language. Language contained in the NFPA 70, NEC, not listed in this table has not been amended by Oregon.

OESC 90.4 Enforcement. (First paragraph, no change to model code). This Code is intended to be suitable for mandatory application by governmental bodies that exercise legal jurisdiction over electrical installations, including signaling and communications systems, and for use by insurance inspectors. The authority having jurisdiction for enforcement of the Code has the responsibility for making interpretations of the rules, for deciding on the approval of equipment and materials, and for granting the special permission contemplated in a number of the rules.

By special permission, the authority having jurisdiction may waive specific requirements in this Code or permit alternative methods where it is assured that equivalent objectives can be achieved by establishing and maintaining effective safety.

Requests for special permission shall be made in writing to the authority having jurisdiction. Special permission must be granted in writing by the authority having jurisdiction and shall be obtained prior to the start of the electrical installation. This Code may require new products, constructions, or materials that may not yet be available at the time the Code is adopted. In such event, the authority having jurisdiction may permit the use of the products, constructions, or materials that comply with the most recent previous edition of this Code adopted by the jurisdiction.

Where the 2017 NEC requires electrical products to be “listed” or “labeled”, the words “listed” or “labeled” shall have the same meaning as “certified electrical product” under ORS 479.530.

OESC 100 Definitions. Fire Protection System. Approved devices, equipment and systems or combinations of systems used to detect a fire, activate an alarm, extinguish or control a fire, control or manage smoke and products of a fire or any combination thereof. (Source OSSC)

OESC 110.10 Circuit Impedance; Short-Circuit Current Ratings, and Other Characteristics. The overcurrent protective devices, the total impedance, the equipment short-circuit current ratings, and other characteristics of the circuit to be protected shall be selected and coordinated to permit the circuit protective devices used to clear a fault to do so without extensive damage to the electrical equipment of the circuit. This fault shall be assumed to be either between two or more of the circuit conductors or between any circuit conductor and the equipment grounding conductor(s) permitted in 250.118. Listed equipment applied in accordance with their listing shall be considered to meet the requirements of this section.

Exception No. 1: A temporary service may be energized without demonstrating compliance with this section. This exception is applied at the discretion of the supervising electrician.

Exception No. 2: Fault-current values provided by the serving utility may be used to satisfy the labeling requirements.


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OESC 110.14 (D) Installation. Where a tightening torque is indicated as a numeric value on equipment or in installation instructions provided by the manufacturer, a calibrated torque tool shall be used to achieve the indicated torque value, unless the equipment manufacturer has provided installation instructions for an alternative method of achieving the required torque.

The permit holder is not required to demonstrate compliance with this section.

OESC 110.24 (A) Field Marking. Service equipment at other than dwelling units shall be legibly marked in the field with the maximum available fault current. The field marking(s) shall include the date the fault-current calculation was performed and be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved. The calculation shall be documented and made available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate the system.

Exception No. 1: A temporary service may be energized without demonstrating compliance with this section. This exception is applied at the discretion of the supervising electrician.

Exception No. 2: Fault-current values provided by the serving utility may be used to satisfy the labeling requirements.

(B) Modifications. (Exception: Not adopted by the State of Oregon). Exception: The field marking requirements in 110.24(A) and 110.24(B) shall not be required in industrial installations where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the equipment.

OESC 110.26 (C)(3) Personnel Doors. Where equipment rated 800 A or more that contains overcurrent devices, switching devices, or control devices is installed in structures other than one- and two-family dwellings and individual multifamily units and there is a personnel door(s) intended for entrance to and egress from the working space less than 7.6 m (25 ft) from the nearest edge of the working space, the door(s) shall open in the direction of egress and be equipped with listed panic hardware.

Note: Additional construction requirements are located in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) Section 1008.1.10. This section governs panic hardware listing and installation requirements. Section 1008.1.10.1 is not part of this code but is provided here for the reader’s convenience.

OSSC Section 1008.1.10.1 Installation. Where panic or fire exit hardware is installed, it shall comply with the following:

1. Panic hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 305; 2. Fire exit hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 10C and UL 305; 3. The actuating portion of the releasing device shall extend at least one-half of

the door leaf width; and 4. The maximum unlatching force shall not exceed 15 pounds (67 N).

OSSC Section 1008.1.10.2 Balanced doors. If balanced doors are used and panic hardware is required, the panic hardware shall be the push-pad type and the pad shall not extend more than one-half the width of the door measured from the latch side.

(D) Illumination. Illumination of 10 foot candles average, measured at the floor, shall be provided for all working spaces about service equipment, switchgear switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, or motor control centers installed indoors. Control by automatic means only shall not be permitted. Additional lighting outlets shall not be required where the work space is illuminated by an adjacent light source or as permitted by 210.70(A)(1), Exception No. 1, for switched receptacles.


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OESC 210.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel. Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel shall be provided as required in 210.8(A), (B) as amended, (C) and through (E). 210.8(D) is not adopted by the State of Oregon.

The ground-fault circuit-interrupter shall be installed in a readily accessible location.

Informational note no. 3: See 760.41(B) and 760.121(B) for power supply requirements for fire alarm systems.

(A) Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(A)(1) through (10) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.

(2) Garages, and also accessory buildings that have a floor located at or below grade level not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and areas of similar use.

(5) Unfinished portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms. Exception to (5): A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection if the receptacle is labeled as “not GFCI protected.”

(6) Kitchens – where the receptacles are installed to serve the countertop surfaces (7) Sinks – where receptacles are installed within 1.8m (6 ft) from the top inside edge of the bowl of

the sink. (10) Laundry areas

Exception to (2),(5),(6),(7),(10): GFCI protection shall not be required for a single receptacle serving an appliance or a duplex receptacle serving two appliances if all of the following conditions are met:

a. The appliance is located within a dedicated space. b. In normal use the appliance is not easily moved or is fastened in place. c. The appliance is cord-and-plug connected. d. The receptacle is labeled as “not GFCI protected.”

The receptacle(s) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 210.52(G).

(B) Other than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles All single-phase receptacles rated 150 volts to ground or less, 50 amperes or less and three-phase receptacles rated 150 volts to ground or less, 100 amperes or less installed in the following locations shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.

(D) Kitchen Dishwasher Branch Circuit. (Not adopted by the State of Oregon) GFCI protection shall be provided for outlets that supply dishwashers installed in dwelling unit locations.

(E) Crawl Space Lighting Outlets. GFCI protection shall be provided for lighting outlets not exceeding 120 volts installed in crawl spaces at or below grade level.

Exception to 210.8(A),(B), and (E): Receptacle ground-fault protection shall not be required for a single receptacle for sewage or sump pumps if the receptacle is labeled as “not GFCI protected.”


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OESC 210.12 (A) Dwelling Units. All 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, alcoves, laundry areas, or similar rooms or areas shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (6):

Exception No. 1: Where an individual branch circuit to a fire alarm system installed in accordance with 760.41(B) or 760.121(B) is installed in RMC, IMC, EMT, or steel-sheathed cable, Type AC or Type MC, meeting the requirements of 250.118, with metal outlet and junction boxes, AFCI protection shall be permitted to be omitted.

Exception No. 2: AFCI protection shall not be required on branch circuits supplying receptacles located in hallways, kitchens or laundry areas and GFCI protected receptacles installed in dining rooms.

Exception No. 3: AFCI protection shall not be required for optional, dedicated outlets that supply equipment known to cause unwanted tripping of AFCI devices.

Exception No 4: AFCI protection shall not be required for branch circuits that serve an appliance that is not easily moved or that is fastened in place.

(B) Dormitory Units. All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20- ampere branch circuits supplying outlets and devices installed in dormitory unit bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, closets, bathrooms, and similar rooms shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (6).

(C) Guest Rooms and Guest Suites. (Not adopted by the State of Oregon) All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets and devices installed in guest rooms and guest suites of hotels and motels shall be protected by any of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (6).

(D) Branch Circuit Extensions or Modifications – Dwelling Units and Dormitory Units. In any of the areas specified in 210.12(A) or (B), where branch-circuit wiring is modified, replaced, or extended, the branch circuit shall be protected by one of comply with the following:

(1) A listed combination-type AFCI located at the origin of the branch circuit. (2) A listed outlet branch-circuit type AFCI located at the first receptacle outlet of the existing branch

circuit. Exception: AFCI protection shall not be required where the extension of the existing conductors is not more than 1.8 m (6 ft) and does not include any additional outlets or devices.

(1) Extensions or modifications of existing circuits shall not require the installation of AFCI protection.

(2) Replacement or upgrading of a service or panelboard shall not require that existing circuits be protected by AFCI devices.

(3) Where an existing branch circuit is replaced, the installation of AFCI protection shall be required.


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OESC 210.52 (C)(1) Wall Countertop Spaces and Work Surface. Exception: Receptacle outlets shall not be required on a wall directly behind a range, counter-mounted cooking unit, or sink in the installation described in Figure 210.52(C)(1). Despite Figure 210.52(C)(1), no receptacle shall be required behind a range, counter-mounted cooking unit, or sink mounted in a corner.

(C)(2) Island Countertop Spaces. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each island countertop space with a long dimension of 600 mm (24 in.) or greater and a short dimension of 300 mm (12 in.) or greater.

(C)(3) Peninsular Countertop Spaces. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular countertop long dimension space with a long dimension of 600 mm (24 in.) 1.05 m (42 in.) or greater and a short dimension of 300 mm (12 in.) or greater. A peninsular countertop is measured from the connected perpendicular wall connecting edge.

(C)(4) Separate Spaces. Countertop spaces separated by rangetops, refrigerators, or sinks shall be considered as separate countertop spaces in applying the requirements of 210.52(C)(1). If a range, counter-mounted cooking unit, or sink is installed in an island or a peninsular countertop and the depth of the countertop behind the range, counter-mounted cooking unit, or sink is...

(E)(3) Balconies, Decks, and Porches. Exception to (3): Decks or porches located at grade level with an area of less than 20 sq. ft. are not required to have an additional receptacle installed.

(G)(1) Garages (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)

(I) Foyers. Foyers that are not part of a hallway in accordance with 210.52(H) and that have an area that is greater than 5.6 m2 (60 ft2) shall have a receptacle(s) located in each wall space 900 mm (3 ft) or more in width. Doorways, door-side windows that extend to the floor, and similar openings shall not be considered wall space. (I) Alcoves. In dwelling units, alcoves shall have at least one receptacle installed. These outlets shall be in addition to the required hallway outlets. As used in this subsection an Alcove is an area extending from, and returning to, the common wall of hallways, foyers, entries, and landings with a depth of not less than 2 ft. and a length of not less than 3 ft.

OESC 210.63 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment Outlet. Exception No. 1: A receptacle outlet shall not be required at one- and two-family dwellings for the service of evaporative coolers. Exception No. 2: An additional receptacle outlet shall not be required to be installed when replacing existing HVAC equipment if a receptacle outlet is located on the same level and within 75 feet.

OESC 210.71 Meeting Rooms. (Entire section: Not adopted by the State of Oregon)

OESC 225.36 Type of Disconnecting Means. The disconnecting means specified in 225.31 shall be comprised of a circuit breaker, molded case switch, general use switch, snap switch, or other approved means. Where applied in accordance with 250.32(B), Exception No. 1, the disconnecting means shall be suitable for use as service equipment. Exception: In single light pole installations that have the connections to the light pole circuit made in a location accessible only to qualified persons, recognized or certified in-line fuse holders shall be allowed, subject to special permission.


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OESC 230.40 Number of Service-Entrance Conductor Sets. Exception No. 3: A one-family dwelling unit and its accessory structures shall be permitted to have one set of service-entrance conductors run to each from a single service drop, set of overhead service conductors, set of under-ground service conductors, or service lateral. When there are continuous metallic paths bonded to the grounding system in the buildings involved, a disconnect, a grounded conductor and an equipment grounding conductor shall be installed to meet the provisions of Article 225, 230, and 250.

OESC 230.43 Wiring Methods for 1000 Volts, Nominal, or Less. Exception: Items (13) and (15) are limited to traffic control devices and highway lighting poles.

OESC 230.70 (A)(1) Readily Accessible Location. Exception: In existing installations where only the service panel or meter base is changed and the existing service conductors meet the ampacity requirements, or the existing conduit is of sufficient size to install new conductors, the panel may remain at the present location providing all requirements of Section 110.26 and 240.24 are met. This exception does not require a main disconnect located nearest the point of entry.

OESC 230.95 (C) Performance Testing. The ground-fault protection system shall be performance tested when first installed on site. This testing shall be conducted by a qualified person(s) persons having proper training and experience required to perform and evaluate the results of such performance testing, using a test process of primary current injection, in accordance with instructions that shall be provided with the equipment. A written record of this testing shall be made, signed by the person(s) performing this test, and shall be available to the authority having jurisdiction.

OESC 250.24 Grounding Service-Supplied Alternating-Current Systems. (A)(1) General.

Informational Note: See definitions of Service Conductors, Overhead; Service Conductors, Underground; Service Drop; and Service Lateral in Article 100.

Exception: When the electric utility has installed a ground fault protection system ahead of the customer’s service equipment, no bonding or electrical connection from the grounding electrode system shall be made to the grounded service conductor on the load side of the utility ground fault sensing device. The neutral or grounded service conductor, however, shall be grounded on the line side of the first ground fault sensor in a manner otherwise required at the customer’s service equipment. The grounding electrode conductor shall be run to an equipment grounding bus or terminal at the service equipment as long as the equipment grounding conductor and the grounded neutral conductor are not connected to each other at this point. The on-site ground fault test required by Section 230.95 shall not be performed prior to the above installation requirements. Warning signs shall be installed.

(B) Main Bonding Jumper. Exception No. 3: When the electric utility has installed a ground fault protection system ahead of the customer’s service equipment and if the operation of the ground fault system relies on the absence of the main bonding jumper at the service equipment but includes an otherwise satisfactory main bonding jumper as a part of its sensing device, the main bonding jumper shall not be installed at the service equipment which would otherwise bond the grounded service conductor to the equipment ground. The on-site ground fault test required by Section 230.95 shall not be performed prior to the above installation requirements. Warning signs shall be installed.


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OESC 250.32 (A) Grounding Electrode. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)

(B)(1) Grounded Systems Supplied by a Feeder or Branch Circuit.

Exception No.1: For existing and new installations made in compliance with previous editions the 2005 edition of this Code that permitted such connection, the grounded conductor run with the supply to the building or structure shall be permitted to serve as the ground-fault return path if all of the following requirements continue to be met:

OESC 250.52 (A) Electrodes Permitted for Grounding. (3) Concrete-Encased Electrode. A concrete-encased electrode shall consist of at least 6.0 m (20 ft) of either (1) or (2): (1) One or more bare or zinc galvanized or other electrically conductive coated steel reinforcing bars or rods of not less than 13 mm (1∕2 in.) in diameter, installed in one continuous 6.0 m (20 ft) length, or if in multiple pieces connected together by the usual steel tie wires, exothermic welding, welding, or other effective means to create a 6.0 m (20 ft) or greater length; or (2) Bare copper conductor not smaller than 4 AWG

Metallic components shall be encased by at least 50 mm (2 in.) of concrete and shall be located horizontally within that portion of a concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with the earth or within vertical foundations or structural components or members that are in direct contact with the earth. If multiple concrete-encased electrodes are present at a building or structure, it shall be permissible to bond only one into the grounding electrode system. When an addition is remote from the service and the integrity of the grounding electrode system has been verified, connection of the remote concrete encased electrode is not required.

(B) Not Permitted for Use as Grounding Electrodes. (4) In existing electrical installations, when a service change or upgrade occurs, an existing metal underground water pipe shall not be used unless the metal underground water pipe has been verified as suitable for continued use as a grounding electrode. An existing metal underground water pipe shall be bonded to the new grounding electrode system as required by 250.104(A).

OESC 250.94 Bonding for Communication Systems. Communications system bonding terminations shall be connected in accordance with (A) or (B).

(A) The Intersystem Bonding Termination Devices. An intersystem bonding termination (IBT) or exposed and supported length of #6 bare copper conductor connecting intersystem bonding conductors shall be provided external to enclosures at the service equipment or metering equipment enclosure and at the disconnecting means for any additional buildings or structures. If an IBT is used it shall comply with the following:

OESC 250.118 Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors. The equipment grounding conductor run with or enclosing the circuit conductors shall be one or more or a combination of the following: (14) Surface metal raceways listed for grounding.

Where metallic conduit is installed on roof tops, an equipment grounding conductor shall be provided within the raceway and sized per Section 250.122.

OESC 300.5 (G) Raceway Seals. Conduits or raceways through which moisture may contact live parts shall be sealed or plugged at either or both ends. Spare or unused raceways shall also be sealed. Sealants shall be identified for use with the cable insulation, conductor insulation, bare conductor, shield, or other components.


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OESC 334.12 Uses Not Permitted. (A) Types NM, NMC, and NMS. Types NM, NMC, and NMS cables shall not be permitted as follows: (2) Exposed within a dropped or suspended ceiling cavity in other than one- and two-family and

multifamily dwellings. Exception to (2): Types NM, NMC, and NMS cables may be installed within a dropped or suspended ceiling cavity in structures other than one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings when installed in accordance with 334.15.

OESC 334.15 Exposed Work (B) Protection from Physical Damage. Cable shall be protected from physical damage where necessary by rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, Schedule 80 PVC conduit, type RTRC marked with the suffix –XW, or other approved means. Where passing through a floor, the cable shall be enclosed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, Schedule 80 PVC conduit, type RTRC marked with the suffix –XW, or other approved means extending at least 150 mm (6 in.) above the floor.

Type NMC cable installed in the shallow chases or grooves in masonry, concrete, or adobe, shall be protected in accordance with the requirements in 300.4(F) and covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finish.

Exposed nonmetallic sheathed cable shall be protected where it is installed horizontally less than 8 feet above the floor. Exposed nonmetallic sheathed cable less than 8 feet above the floor that enters the top or bottom of a panel board shall be protected from physical damage by conduit, raceway, ½-inch plywood or ½-inch drywall.

(C) In Unfinished Basements and Crawl Spaces. Where cable is run at angles with joists in unfinished basements and crawl spaces, it shall be permissible to secure cables not smaller than two 6 AWG or three 8 AWG conductors directly to the lower edge of the joists. Smaller cables shall be run either through bored holes in joists or on running boards. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable installed on the wall of an unfinished basement shall be permitted to be installed in a listed conduit or tubing or shall be protected in accordance with 300.4.

OESC 336.10 Uses Permitted. Type TC cable shall be permitted to be used as follows: (9) In one- and two-family dwelling units, For generators and HVAC systems, type TC-ER cable containing both power and control conductors that is identified for pulling through structural members shall be permitted. Type TC-ER cable used as interior wiring shall be installed per the requirements of Part II of Article 334. Exception: Where used to connect a generator and associated equipment having terminals rated 75°C (140°F) or higher, the cable shall not be limited in ampacity by 334.80 or 340.80.

OESC 394.12 Uses Not Permitted. Concealed knob-and-tube wiring shall not be used in the following: (5) Hollow spaces of walls, ceilings, and attics where such spaces are insulated by loose, rolled, or foamed-

in-place insulating material that envelops the conductors Exception: The provisions of Section 394.12 shall not be construed to prohibit the installation of loose or rolled thermal insulating materials in spaces containing existing knob-and-tube wiring, provided all the following conditions are met:

(1) The visible wiring shall be inspected by a certified electrical inspector or a general supervising electrician employed by a licensed electrical contractor.

(2) All defects found during the inspection shall be repaired prior to the installation of insulation.

(3) Repairs, alterations or extensions of or to the electrical systems shall be inspected by a certified electrical inspector.


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(4) The insulation shall have a flame spread rating not to exceed 25 and a smoke density not to exceed 450 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84-91A 2009 Edition. Foamed in place insulation shall not be used with knob-and-tube wiring.

(5) Exposed splices or connections shall be protected from insulation by installing flame resistant, non-conducting, open top enclosures which provide three inches, but not more than four inches side clearances, and a vertical clearance of at least four inches above the final level of the insulation.

(6) All knob-and-tube circuits shall have overcurrent protection in compliance with the 60 degree C column of Table 310-16 of NFPA 70-2017. Overcurrent protection shall be either circuit breakers or type S fuses. The type S fuse adapters shall not accept a fuse of an ampacity greater than permitted in Section 240.53.

OESC 400.10 (A) Uses. Flexible cords and flexible cables shall be used only for the following:

(12) Listed assemblies of fixtures and controllers, approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

OESC 400.12 (5) Uses not permitted.

Exception No. 1 to (5): Flexible cord and flexible cable shall be permitted if contained within an enclosure for use in other Spaces Used for Environmental Air as permitted by 300.22(C)(3).

Exception No. 2 to (5): Cord sets and power-supply cords shall be permitted if part of a listed assembly, other than a luminaire, and the cord length does not exceed 1.8m (6 ft).

OESC 404.2 (C) Switches Controlling Lighting Loads. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)

OESC 406.4 (D) Replacements.

(4) Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection. (Not adopted by the State of Oregon)

OESC 406.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles. All 15- and 20-ampere, 125- and 250-volt nonlocking-type receptacles in the areas specified in 406.12(1) through (4) and (7) shall be listed tamper-resistant receptacles. 406.12(5) and (6) not adopted by State of Oregon).

OESC 422.21 Covering of Combustible Material at Outlet Boxes. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)

OESC 422.34 Unit Switch(es) as Disconnecting Means. A unit switch(es) with a marked-off position that is a part of an appliance and disconnects all ungrounded conductors shall be permitted as the disconnecting means required by this article where other means for disconnection are provided in occupancies specified in 422.34 (A) through (D). Unit switches on ranges, ovens and dishwashers shall not be considered the disconnect required by this section.

OESC 424.44 Installation of Cables in Concrete or Poured Masonry Floors.

(G) Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)


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OESC 500.8 Equipment.

(A) Suitability. “Suitability of identified equipment” shall be determined by one of the following: as used in Article 500.8 (A) means that equipment meets the requirements of ORS 479.760.

(1) Equipment listing or labeling (2) Evidence of equipment evaluation from a qualified testing laboratory or inspection agency

concerned with product evaluation (3) Evidence acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction such as a manufacturer’s self-evaluation or

an owner’s engineering judgment. Informational Note: Additional documentation for equipment may include certificates demonstrating compliance with applicable equipment standards, indicating special conditions of use, and other pertinent information. Guidelines for certificates may be found in ANSI/ISA 12.00.02, Certificate Standard for AEx Equipment for Hazardous (Classified) Locations.

OESC 517.10 Applicability. (A) Applicability. Part II shall apply to patient care space of all health care facilities. (B) Not Covered. Part II shall not apply to the following:

(1) Business offices, corridors, waiting rooms, and the like in clinics, medical and dental offices, and outpatient facilities.

(2) Areas of nursing homes and limited care facilities wired in accordance with Chapters 1 through 4 of this Code where these areas are used exclusively as patient sleeping rooms.

(3) Health care facilities located in Type B Occupancies as defined by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) used exclusively for any of the following purposes: a. Intramuscular Injections (Immunizations) b. Psychiatry and Psychotherapy c. Massage Therapy d. Physical Therapy e. Opticians and Optometrists f. Acupuncture g. Audiology h. Chiropractic Therapy

OESC 547.5 (G) Receptacles. All 125-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere general-purpose receptacles installed in the locations listed in (1) through (4) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection: GFCI protection shall not be required for a single receptacle supplying a dedicated load and marked “not GFCI protected”. A GFCI protected receptacle shall be located within 900 mm (3 ft) of the non-GFCI protected receptacle.

OESC 547.10 Equipotential Planes and Bonding of Equipotential Planes. The installation and bonding of equipotential planes shall comply with 547.10(A) and (B). For the purposes of this section, the term livestock shall not include poultry. (A) Where Required. Equipotential planes shall be installed where required in (A)(1) and (A)(2).

(1) Indoors. Equipotential planes shall be installed in confinement areas with concrete floors where metallic equipment is located that may become energized and is accessible to livestock. (2) Outdoors. Equipotential planes shall be installed in concrete slabs where metallic equipment is located that may become energized and is accessible to livestock. The equipotential plane shall encompass the area where the livestock stands while accessing metallic equipment that may become energized. Exception to (A)(1) and (A)(2): Where the electrical system is designed by a professional engineer, as defined in ORS 672.002(2), and the electrical equipment is isolated and not accessible to livestock, and non-electrical metallic equipment is not likely to become energized.


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OESC 553.4 Location of Service Equipment. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)

OESC 555.3 Ground Fault Protection. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)

OESC 590.4 (D)(2) Receptacles. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)

OESC 620.1 Scope. This article covers the installation of electrical equipment and wiring used in connection with elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, platform lifts, and stairway chairlifts. Informational Note No. 1: For further information, see ASME A17.1-2010/CSA B44-10, Safety code for Elevators and Escalators. the Oregon Elevator Specialty Code as adopted in OAR chapter 918, division 400.

OESC 620.2 Definitions. Separate Branch Circuit. A circuit dedicated solely for the purpose intended without other devices, systems or equipment connected to the circuit.

OESC 620.5 Working Clearances. Working space shall be provided about controllers, disconnecting means, and other electrical equipment in accordance with 110.26(A). Where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons examine, adjust, service, and maintain the equipment, the clearance requirements of 110.26(A) shall not be required where any of the conditions in 620.5(A) through (D) are met. Where machine room doors swing inward, the arc of the door shall not encroach on those clearances required by section 110.26(A).

OESC 620.11 Insulation of Conductors. The insulation of conductors shall comply with 620.11(A) through (D). (A) Hoistway Door Interlock Wiring. The conductors to the hoistway door interlocks from the hoistway riser shall be shall be one of the following:

(1) Flame retardant and suitable for temperature of not less than 200°C (392°F). Conductors shall be Type SF or equivalent.

(2) Physically protected using an approved method, such that the conductor assembly is flame retardant and suitable for a temperature of not less than 200°C (392°F).

Exception: Where not required by the Oregon Elevator Specialty Code (ASME A17.1).

OESC 620.37 Wiring in Hoistways, Machine Rooms, Control Rooms, Machinery Spaces, and Control Spaces. (A) Uses Permitted. Only such electrical wiring, raceways, and cables used directly in connection with the elevator or dumbwaiter, including wiring for signals, for communication with the car, for lighting, heating, air conditioning, and ventilating the elevator car, for fire detecting systems, for pit sump pumps, and for heating, lighting, and ventilating the hoistway, shall be permitted inside the hoistway, machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces, and control spaces. Conduits and raceways necessary for the connection of such devices shall only enter hoistways and machine rooms to the extent necessary to connect the devices(s) attached thereto.


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OESC 620.51 Disconnecting Means. (B) Operation. No provision shall be made to open or close this disconnecting means from any other part of the premises. If sprinklers are installed in hoistways, machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces, or control spaces, the disconnecting means shall be permitted to automatically open the power supply to the affected elevator(s) prior to the application of water. No provision shall be made to automatically close this disconnecting means. Power shall only be restored by manual means. When provided, this disconnecting means shall be located in the elevator control room or control space. The installation shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 72 as adopted in OAR 918-306-0005.

(C) Location. The disconnecting means shall be located where it is readily accessible to qualified persons. Where machine rooms are provided, the disconnecting means required by 620.51 shall be located within 610 mm (24 inches) of the open side of the machine room access door. Where more than one disconnect is required for a multi-car group, the disconnects shall be adjacent to each other with the first disconnect located within 610 mm (24 inches) of the open side of the machine room access door. Measurement shall be taken from the edge of the disconnect nearest the machine room door.

(C)(4) On Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts. On platform lifts and stairway chairlifts, the disconnecting means shall be located within sight of the motor controller or lift and within 1.83 m (six feet) of the motor controller. The disconnecting means shall not be located in the runway enclosure.

(C)(5) Residential installations. A disconnecting means shall be required to be placed within sight of the controller or lift. Where such devices are supplied with flexible cord and plug type connectors, the supply receptacle shall be switched by the disconnecting means. The disconnecting means does not require overcurrent protection, provided such protection is supplied by the branch circuit overcurrent device. In all other respects the disconnecting means shall comply with the requirements of this section.

OESC 620.86 Flexible Metal Conduit. Where flexible metal conduit is utilized between the disconnecting means specified in Section 620.51 and the elevator controller, an equipment grounding conductor shall be provided within the raceway and sized per Section 250.122 and Table 250.122.

OESC 625.43 Grounding Electrodes. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)

OESC 645.2 Critical Operations Data System. An information technology equipment system that has been designated by the building owner as requires requiring continuous operation. for reasons of public safety, emergency management, national security, or business continuity.

OESC 645.10 Disconnecting Means. An approved means shall be provided to disconnect power to all electronic equipment in the information technology equipment room or in designated zones within the room. There shall also be a similar approved means to disconnect the power to all dedicated HVAC systems serving the room or designated zones and shall cause all required fire/smoke dampers to close. The disconnecting means shall be grouped and identified and shall be readily accessible at the principal exit doors, or shall comply with either 645.10(A) or (B).

OESC 645.15 Equipment Grounding and Bonding. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)

OESC 670.6 Surge Protection. (Not adopted by the State of Oregon) Industrial machinery with safety interlock circuits shall have surge protection installed.


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OESC 680.25 (A)(1) Feeders. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)

OESC 680.42 Outdoor Installations. (B) Bonding. [equipotential bonding not required where (1) through (4) are met:] (4) (second sentence) The height of nonconductive external steps or deck for exit and entry . . .

OESC 690.3 Other Articles. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)

OESC 690.11 Arc-Fault Circuit Protection (Direct Current). 2014 Oregon amendment rescinded: Provision deferral has expired

OESC 690.12 Rapid Shutdown of PV Systems on Buildings. 2014 Oregon amendment rescinded: Provision deferral has expired

OESC 690.12 Rapid Shutdown of PV Systems on Buildings. PV system circuits installed on or in buildings shall include a rapid shutdown function to reduce shock hazard for emergency responders in accordance with 690.12(A) through (D). Where an addition to an existing system on or in a building is installed, a rapid shutdown function shall be provided for the existing system(s) on or in the building.

OESC 690.15 (C) Direct-Current Combiner Disconnect. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)

OESC 690.31 Methods Permitted (G)(1) Embedded in Building Surfaces. Where circuits are Circuit conductors shall not be embedded in built-up, laminate, or membrane roofing materials in roof areas not covered by PV modules and associated equipment. , the location of circuits shall be clearly marked using a marking protocol that is approved as being suitable for continuous exposure to sunlight and weather. (G)(5) Beneath Roofs. Wiring methods shall not be installed within 45 cm (18 in.) of the roof decking or sheathing except where directly below the roof surface covered by PV modules and associated equipment. Circuits shall be run perpendicular to the roof penetration point to supports a minimum of 45 cm (18 in.) below the roof decking. Informational Note: The 45 cm (18 in.) requirement is to prevent accidental damage from saws used by fire fighters for roof ventilation during a structure fire.

OESC 690.47 Grounding Electrode System. Where a grounding electrode conductor is required by 690.47(A), (B)(C) and (D), it shall not be smaller than 6AWG copper or 4 AWG aluminum.

OESC 692.6 Listing Requirement. 2014 Oregon amendment rescinded: 2017 NEC language covers amendment.

OESC 700.2 Emergency Systems Building Officials and inspectors administering and enforcing the state building code under ORS 455.148 and 455.150, shall assure compliance with Sections 700.28, 701.27, or 708.54 by verifying receipt of a certificate signed by the Engineer of Record or the Signing Supervisor stating that the proposed installation complies with the selective coordination requirements of this code.


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OESC 700.32 Selective Coordination. Emergency system(s) overcurrent devices shall be selectively coordinated with all supply side overcurrent protective devices. For the purposes of this section, supply side overcurrent protection means those protective devices on the emergency system supply side and not on the normal power supply side. The protection shall be selectively coordinated using the higher of the normal power supply fault current levels or emergency system fault current levels. Overcurrent devices shall be selectively coordinated for .01 seconds and greater.

Exception No. 1: Selective coordination shall not be required between two overcurrent devices located in series if no loads are connected in parallel with the downstream device.

Exception No. 2: The requirements for selective coordination shall meet the coordination requirements in effect at the time of the original installation when the installation is being altered, maintained or repaired. The ground fault sensing function of overcurrent protective devices will only be required to selectively coordinate with the ground fault sensing functions of other protective devices.

OESC 701.27 Selective Coordination. Legally required standby system(s) overcurrent devices shall be selectively coordinated with all supply side overcurrent protective devices. For the purposes of this section, supply side overcurrent protection means those protective devices on the emergency system supply side and not on the normal power supply side. The protection shall be selectively coordinated using the higher of the normal power supply fault current levels or emergency system fault current levels. Overcurrent devices shall be selectively coordinated for .01 seconds and greater.


Exception No. 2: The requirements for selective coordination shall meet the coordination requirements in effect at the time of the original installation when the installation is being maintained, altered or repaired. The ground fault sensing function of overcurrent protective devices will only be required to selectively coordinate with the ground fault sensing functions of other protective devices.

OESC 702.4 Capacity and Rating. (2) Automatic Transfer Equipment. Where automatic transfer equipment is used, an optional standby system shall comply with (2)(a) or (2)(b). (a) Full Load. The standby source shall be capable of supplying the full load that is transferred by the

automatic transfer equipment. (b) Load Management. Where a system is employed that will automatically manage the connected load,

the standby source shall have a capacity sufficient to supply the maximum load that will be connected by the load management system.

Exception: In one- and two-family dwellings manual management of the connected load shall be permitted.

OESC 705.12 (D) Utility-Interactive Inverters. (2014 Oregon amendment rescinded)


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OESC 708.1 Scope. The provisions of this article apply to the installation, operation, monitoring, control, and maintenance of the portions of the premises wiring system intended to supply, distribute, and control electricity to designated critical operations areas (DCOA) in the event of disruption to elements of the normal system.

Critical operations areas and critical operations power systems are those systems so classed by municipal, state, federal, or other codes by any governmental agency having jurisdiction or by facility engineering documentation establishing the necessity for such a designated by the owner of the facility. A building official has no authority to designate or require designation of an area as requiring a critical operations power system. These Critical operations power systems can include but are not limited to power systems, HVAC, fire alarm, security, communications, and signaling for designated critical operations areas.

OESC 708.54 Selective Coordination. Critical operations power system(s) overcurrent devices shall be selectively coordinated with all supply side overcurrent protective devices. For the purposes of this section, supply side overcurrent protection means those protective devices on the emergency system supply side and not on the normal power supply side. The protection shall be selectively coordinated using the higher of the normal power supply fault current levels or emergency system fault current levels. Overcurrent devices shall be selectively coordinated for .01 seconds and greater.


Exception No. 2: The requirements for selective coordination shall meet the coordination requirements in effect at the time of the original installation when the installation is being maintained, altered or repaired. The ground fault sensing function of overcurrent protective devices will only be required to selectively coordinate with the ground fault sensing functions of other protective devices.

OESC 725.24 Mechanical Execution of Work. Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 circuits shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Cables and conductors installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and sidewalls shall be supported by the building structure in such a manner that the cable will not be damaged by normal building use. Such cables shall be supported by straps, staples, hangers, cable ties, or similar fittings designed and installed so as not to damage the cable. This installation shall also comply with 300.4(D) and 300.11.

OESC 760.24 Mechanical Execution of Work. (A) General. Fire alarm circuits shall be installed in a neat workmanlike manner. Cables and conductors installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and sidewalls shall be supported by the building structure in such a manner that the cable will not be damaged by normal building use. Such cables shall be supported by straps, staples, cable ties, hangers, or similar fittings designed and installed so as not to damage the cable. The installation shall also comply with 300.4(D) and 300.11.

OESC 760.41 NPFLA Circuit Power Source Requirements (B) Branch Circuit. The branch circuit supplying the fire alarm equipment(s) shall supply no other loads. The location of the branch-circuit overcurrent protective devise shall be permanently identified at the fire alarm control unit. The circuit disconnecting means shall have red identification, shall be accessible only to qualified personnel, and shall be identified as “FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT.” The red identification shall not damage the overcurrent protective devices or obscure the manufacturer’s markings. This branch circuit shall not be supplied through ground-fault circuit interrupters or arc-fault circuit-interrupters.


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OESC 760.121 Power Sources for PLFA Circuits (B) Branch Circuit. The branch circuit supplying the fire alarm equipment(s) shall supply no other loads. The location of the branch-circuit overcurrent protective device shall be permanently identified at the fire alarm control unit. The circuit disconnecting means shall have red identification, shall be accessible only to qualified personnel, and shall be identified as “FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT.” The red identification shall not damage the overcurrent protective devices or obscure the manufacturer’s markings. This branch circuit shall not be supplied through ground-fault circuit interrupters or arc-fault circuit-interrupters.

OESC 770.24 Mechanical Execution of Work. Optical fiber cables shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Cables installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and sidewalls shall be supported by the building structure in such a manner that the cable will not be damaged by normal building use. Such cables shall be secured by hardware including straps, staples, cable ties, hangers, or similar fittings designed and installed so as not to damage the cable. The installation shall also comply with 300.4(D) through (G) and 300.11.

OESC 770.48 Unlisted Cables Entering Buildings.

(B) Nonconductive Cables in Raceway. Unlisted nonconductive outside plant optical fiber cables shall be permitted to enter the building from the outside and shall be permitted to be installed in any of the following raceways:

(1) Intermediate metal conduit (IMC) (2) Rigid metal conduit (RMC) (3) Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC) (4) Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) (5) Electrical Nonmetallic Conduit (ENT)

OESC 800.24 Mechanical Execution of Work. Communications circuits and equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Cables installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and sidewalls shall be supported by the building structure in such a manner that the cable will not be damaged by normal building use. Such cables shall be secured by hardware, including straps, staples, cable ties, hangers, or similar fittings designed and installed so as not to damage the cable. The installation shall also comply with 300.4(D) and 300.11.

OESC 820.24 Mechanical Execution of Work. Community television and radio distribution systems shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Coaxial cables installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and sidewalls shall be supported by the building structure in such a manner that the cables will not be damaged by normal building use. Such cables shall be secured by hardware including straps, staples, cable ties, hangers, or similar fittings designed and installed so as not to damage the cable. The installation shall also comply with 300.4(D) and 300.11.

OESC 830.24 Mechanical Execution of Work. 2014 Oregon amendment rescinded: 2017 NEC language covers amendment.

2017 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code Proposed Draft Rules

3/23/2017

918-305-0005 Interpretations

All electrical interpretations dated prior to October 1, 20142017, issued by the Building Codes Division are withdrawn. Stat. Auth.: ORS 479.730 Stats. Implemented: ORS 479.730 Hist.: BCD 19-2002, f. 8-1-02, cert. ef. 10-1-02; BCD 23-2004, f. 12-15-04, cert. ef. 4-1-05; BCD 6-2008, f. 3-7-08, cert. ef. 4-1-08; BCD 3-2011, f. 3-11-11, cert. ef. 4-1-11; BCD 12-2014, f. 9-30-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14 918-305-0100 Adoption of Oregon Electrical Specialty Code

(1) The Oregon Electrical Specialty Code is adopted pursuant to OAR chapter 918, Division 8.

(2) Effective October 1, 20142017, the 20142017 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code consists of the following:

(a) 20142017 Edition of the NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), and as further amended by the division in Table 1-E;

(b) 20122017 Edition of the IEEE C2-20122017, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC); and

(c) The electrical provisions of the Oregon Elevator Specialty Code adopted in OAR 918-400-0455.

(3) In the event of a conflict between the NEC and NESC requirements, the NEC requirement, as amended in subsection (2) of this rule, applies.

(4) As used in this rule: (a) “ANSI” is the American National Standards Institute; (b) “ASME” is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; (c) “IEEE” is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (d) “NFPA” is the National Fire Protection Association.

NOTE: Table 1-E is printed at the end of Division 305 and is available on the division’s website at http://www.bcd.oregon.gov/rules.html#oar [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are not included in rule text. Click here for PDF copy of table(s).]

http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_900/oar_918/_918_tables/918-305-0100_9-30-14.pdf

http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_900/oar_918/_918_tables/918-305-0100_9-30-14.pdf

Stat. Auth.: ORS 479.730 Stats. Implemented: ORS 479.730 Hist.: DC 13-1987, f. & ef. 5-1-87; Renumbered from 814-022-0600; BCA 17-1990, f. 6-27-90, cert. ef. 7-1-90; BCA 12-1993, f. 6-23-93, cert. ef. 7-1-93; BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96, Renumbered from 918-290-0010; BCD 1-2000, f. 1-6-00, cert. ef 4-1-00; BCD 19-2002, f. 8-1-02, cert. ef. 10-1-02; BCD 23-2004, f. 12-15-04, cert. ef. 4-1-05; BCD 6-2008, f. 3-7-08, cert. ef. 4-1-08; BCD 3-2011, f. 3-11-11, cert. ef. 4-1-11; BCD 5-2013, f. 4-12-13, cert. ef. 5-1-13 918-305-0105 Amendments to the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code

(1) The Oregon Electrical Specialty Code is amended pursuant to OAR chapter 918, division 8. Amendments adopted for inclusion into the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code are placed in this rule, showing the section reference and a descriptive caption. Amendments to the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code are printed in their entirety in Table 1-E.

(2) Effective April 1, 2015 the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code Table 1-E is amended according to the following:

(a) Amend Section 110.26(C)(3) by adding a reference to Section 1008.1.10.1 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code for listing and installation requirements for panic and fire exit hardware; and

(b) Amend Section 210.12(A) by deleting the reference to the statewide code interpretation for 210.12(A).

(3) Effective September 7, 2016 the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code Table 1-E is amended according to the following:

(a) Amend section 110.10 by adding an exception allowing a temporary service to be energized without demonstrating compliance with this section; and,

(b) Amend section 110.24(A) by adding an exception allowing a temporary service to be energized without demonstrating compliance with this section. [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are not included in rule text. Click here for PDF copy of table(s).] Stat. Auth.: ORS 479.730 Stats. Implemented: ORS 479.730 Hist.: BCD 23-2004, f. 12-15-04, cert. ef. 4-1-05; BCD 6-2008, f. 3-7-08, cert. ef. 4-1-08; BCD 3-2011, f. 3-11-11, cert. ef. 4-1-11; BCD 5-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-7-12 thru 10-31-12; BCD 11-2012(Temp), f. 10-5-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13 thru 6-29-13; BCD 14-2012(Temp), f. 11-16-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13 thru 6-29-13; BCD 5-2013, f. 4-12-13, cert. ef. 5-1-13; BCD 12-2014, f. 9-30-

14, cert. ef. 10-1-14; BCD 3-2015, f. 3-24-15, cert. ef. 4-1-15; BCD 11-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-7-16 thru 3-5-17; BCD 16-2016, f. & cert. ef. 11-8-16 918-306-0005 Standards for Product Evaluations

The following standards shall be adopted for use when completing product evaluation: (1) NFPA standards on list dated October 1, 20142017, maintained by the division titled

“NFPA Standards”; and (2) UL standards on list dated October 1, 20142017, maintained by the division titled “UL

Standards.” Stat. Auth.: ORS 479.730 Stats. Implemented: ORS 479.730 Hist.: BCD 19-2002, f. 8-1-02, cert. ef. 10-1-02; BCD 23-2004, f. 12-15-04, cert. ef. 4-1-05; BCD 12-2014, f. 9-30-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14 918-306-0010 Overview

(1) ORS 479.610 establishes certification requirements for electrical products. (2) The certification process generally involves inspection, testing and evaluation of the

product. This is done through: (a) Listing and application of listing label by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

(NRTL); (b) Special Deputy Evaluation and Certification. A product can be submitted to the division

for certification under ORS 479.760. The special deputy procedures, rules and limitations are located in OAR 918-306-0510 to 918-306-0530; or

(c) Field Evaluation of Products. Field evaluation involves inspection, testing, evaluation and application of an evaluation label utilizing the 20142017 NFPA Recommended Practice and Procedures for Unlabeled Electrical Equipment Evaluation. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Stat. Auth.: ORS 479.730 Stats. Implemented: ORS 479.730 Hist.: BCD 19-1996, f. 9-17-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96; BCD 23-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; Suspended by BCD 12-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-24-03 thru 10-31-03; BCD 15-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-03; BCD 4-2004, f. 3-31-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04; BCD 12-2014, f. 9-30-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14

State of Oregon Board memo

Building Codes Division March 23, 2017

To: The Electrical and Elevator Board

From: Chair, 2017 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC) Review Committee

Subject: Continuing Education Credit for committee members and staff

Action requested:

Electrical and Elevator Board consideration of approving continuing education credit for

licensed members of the 2017 OESC Review Committee and staff.

Background:

The Electrical and Elevator Board establishes continuing education requirements for all electrical

licensees in order to ensure licensees possess up-to-date knowledge of the code and

administrative requirements. The board takes final action on applications.

Previously, code change committee members were given continuing education credit toward

their licensing requirement for volunteering their time. Members of the code change committee

are exceedingly knowledgeable on the electrical code and have years of experience with

Oregon’s regulatory requirements.

Since the last code change cycle, the process for approving continuing education has changed in

that the board approves all continuing education credit for electrical licensing. The 2017 Oregon

Electrical Specialty Code Review Committee met six times and each meeting lasted 5 to 6 hours,

which equals approximately 33 hours of time spent reviewing the model code, existing Oregon

amendments, public proposals, statewide interpretations, and statewide alternate methods.

Discussion:

The chair of the code change committee is requesting the following continuing education credit

be given to the licensed members of the 2017 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code Review

Committee and division staff. Four hours of Oregon Rule and Law, and 20 hours of Code

Change Credit.

Options:

Approve the code change committee’s request for continuing education hours.

Amend and approve the code change committee’s request for continuing education hours.

Disapprove the code change committee’s request for continuing education hours.

Agenda

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State of Oregon Board memo Building Codes Division March 23, 2017 To: The Electrical and Elevator Board From: Richard Baumann, policy analyst, Policy and Technical Services Subject: Continuing Education Applications Action requested: Electrical and Elevator Board consideration of the Continuing Education Committee’s recommendations regarding continuing education courses and instructors. Background: The Electrical and Elevator Board establishes continuing education requirements for all electrical licensees in order to ensure licensees possess up-to-date knowledge of the code and administrative requirements. They set standards for approval of courses and instructors in order to have a sufficient number and variety of continuing education courses available to licensees. The board’s continuing education committee has been meeting to evaluate courses and instructors on the board’s behalf. The committee met on February 7, 2017, to review continuing education course and instructor applications. The committee reviewed 76 applications from 22 organizations: 22 courses were recommended for approval. 2 courses were recommended for denial. 22 instructors were recommended for approval. 3 instructors were recommended for denial. 27 applications are pending waiting for additional information from the provider.

See attached summary for more information. In addition to the Oregon Rule and Law criteria, the committee is using the following when reviewing applications: NFPA 70E courses are eligible for a maximum of eight hours code-related credits. OSHA 10 courses are eligible for a maximum of four hours code-related credits. OSHA 30 courses are eligible for a maximum of sixteen hours code-related credits.

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First Aid/CPR courses are eligible for a maximum of four hours code-related credits (two hours for each course).

For correspondence courses – Provider must submit complete course. For online courses – Provider must submit a log-on or screen shots of course content.

Options: Approve the committee’s recommendations for approval or denial of courses or

instructors. Amend and approve the committee’s recommendation for approval or denial of courses

or instructors. Disapprove the committee’s recommendation for approval or denial of courses or

instructors.

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Electrical and Elevator Board Committee on Continuing Education Course and Instructor Review

3/23/17

Courses

Applicant Course Name Committee

Recommendation Board Action

1 AETech 2017 NEC Code Changes Day 1 (8 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle. Course type changes from CR to CC. Provider checked wrong box.

2 AETech 2017 NEC Code Changes Day 2 (8 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle. Course type changes from CR to CC. Provider checked wrong box.

3 Crater Lake Electrical JATC 2017 NEC Changes: Part 1 (4 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle. Course was pending instructor approval. Instructors have been recommended for approval.

4 Crater Lake Electrical JATC 2017 NEC Changes: Part 2 (4 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle. Course was pending instructor approval. Instructors have been recommended for approval.

5 Imlah Electrical Consulting 2017 Significant Changes to the National Electrical Code (8 hours CC)

Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle. Board previously approved instructor.

6 Imlah Electrical Consulting Transformers (8 hours CR) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle. Board previously approved instructor.

7 Imlah Electrical Consulting Electrical Calculations (8 hours CR) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle. Board previously approved instructor.

8 D2000 Safety, Inc. Confined Space Train the Trainer (14 hours ORL) Deny – course is not in one of the safety categories currently recognized by the board for continuing education credit.

9 PELLCO CEU

Article 250 Grounding and Bonding (4 hours CR)


10 PELLCO CEU Article 680/680 Pools and Bodies of Water (4 hours CR) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle. Board previously approved instructor.

11 American Electrical Institute

Article 250 Grounding and Bonding (4 hours CR) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle. Board previously approved instructor.

12 American Electrical Institute Article 680/680 Pools and Bodies of Water (4 hours CR)


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13 Metropolitan Community College

2017 NEC Update (16 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle.

14 Lutron Electronics Lighting Controls (4 hours CR) Deny – course is not code related.

15 BlueVolt 2017 NEC Code Changes Part 1 (8 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle.

16 Puget Sound Electrical JATC 2017 NEC Changes (8 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle.

17 Jade Learning LLC 2017 NEC Changes Part 1 (8 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle.

18 Jade Learning LLC 2017 NEC Changes Part 2 (8 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle.

19 Jade Learning LLC 2017 NEC Changes for LEA and LEB (8 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle. Course type changed to CC from CC/OESC. Wrong box checked on application.

20 Jade Learning LLC 2017 NEC Changes for LRT and SIG (4 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle. Course type changed to CC from CC/OESC. Wrong box checked on application.

21 Jade Learning LLC Electrical Safety Now (NFPA 70E 2012) (4 hours CR) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle.

22 Ewing-Foley NEC Article 410 & 411 Luminaires, Lampholders and Lamps (4 hours CR)


23 Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATC

2017 Code Update Part 1 (8 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle.

24 Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATC

2017 Code Update Part 2 (8 hours CC) Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle.

Instructors

Applicant

Committee Recommendation

Board Action

1 Steve Arne AETech

Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle.

2 Craig R. Batesole Crater Lake Electrical JATC


3 Clint A. Bush Crater Lake Electrical JATC


4 Shane Bradley TPC Trainco


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5 Robert Clukey TPC Trainco


6 Ruben Correa TPC Trainco


7 Randy Craps TPC Trainco


8 David Hatton TPC Trainco


9 John Montgomery TPC Trainco


10 Sean White Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association


11 James Johnson D2000 Safety, Inc.

Deny – course related to instructor was recommended for denial.

12 Doug Caven D2000 Safety, Inc.


13 Tim Chandler Metropolitan Community College


14 Jim Kendall Lutron Electronics


15 Palmer Hickman BlueVolt


16 David J. Gordon Puget Sound Electrical JATC


17 Alan Hewitt Puget Sound Electrical JATC


18 Bruce McBride Puget Sound Electrical JATC


19 Laurie Myers Puget Sound Electrical JATC


20 Dennis Bordeaux JADE Learning


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21 David Burtt JADE Learning


22 Joan Albert Joan P. Albert


23 John Kempa Electrical Code and Safety Training


24 David Jacobsen NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center

Approve – 2017 OESC code cycle. Provider has multiple instructors. This instructor was pending submittal of proper qualifications for courses approved by the board.

25 Luke Busack Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATC


Applications Pending

Applicant Course Name Information Requested by Committee

1 Imlah Electrical Consulting 2017 Significant Changes to the National Electrical Code (4 hours CC/OESC)

Course contains 2017 OESC content. Oregon amendments for the 2017 OESC are anticipated to be available in May 2017. Application specifies 4 hours credit. Provided documents indicates 8 hours credit. The committee has previously communicated to this provider that courses that contain references to future editions of the OESC and Oregon Rule and Law are not eligible for review at this time. Provider was also asked to submit sufficient course content for review.

2 Imlah Electrical Consulting 2017 Significant Changes to the National Electrical Code (4 hours CC)

Application specifies 4 hours credit. Provided documents indicates 8 hours credit. Provider was also asked to submit sufficient course content for review.

3 Imlah Electrical Consulting 2017 Significant Changes to the National Electrical Code (8 hours CC/OESC)

Course contains 2017 OESC content. Oregon amendments for the 2017 OESC are anticipated to be available in May 2017. The committee has previously communicated to this provider that courses that contain references to future editions of the OESC and Oregon Rule and Law are not eligible for review at this time. Provider was also asked to submit sufficient course content for review.

4 Imlah Electrical Consulting 2017 Significant Changes to the National Electrical Code (?? hours CC/OESC)

Course contains 2017 OESC content. Oregon amendments for the 2017 OESC are anticipated to be available in May 2017. Application did not specify hours of credit. Provided documents indicate 12 hours and 8 hours credit. The committee has previously communicated to this provider that courses that contain references to future editions of the OESC and Oregon Rule and Law are not eligible for review at this

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time. Provider was also asked to submit sufficient course content for review.

5 Imlah Electrical Consulting 2017 Significant Changes to the National Electrical Code (?? hours CC)

Application did not specify hours of credit. Provided documents indicate 12 hours and 8 hours credit. Provider was also asked to submit sufficient course content for review.

6 Imlah Electrical Consulting Electrical Safety Awareness (4 hours CR) Course is titled “Electrical Awareness and Hazards.” Provided documents indicate this course is based upon 2017 NEC (NFPA 70). Provider asked to submit sufficient course content for review.

7 Imlah Electrical Consulting Transformers (4 hours CR) Application indicates 4 hours of credit. Provided documents indicate 4 hours and 8 hours of credit. Provider asked to clarify materials and submit sufficient course content for review.

8 Imlah Electrical Consulting Oregon Rule & Law (4 hours ORL) Course contains 2017 OESC content. Oregon amendments for the 2017 OESC are anticipated to be available in May 2017. The committee has previously communicated to this provider that courses that contain references to future editions of the OESC and Oregon Rule and Law are not eligible for review at this time. Provider was also asked to submit sufficient course content for review.

9 Imlah Electrical Consulting Electrical Calculations (4 hours CR) Application specifies 4 hours credit. Provided documents indicate 4 hours and 8 hours credit. Provider was also asked to submit sufficient course content for review.

10 Imlah Electrical Consulting Conductor Installation (4 hours CR) Application specifies 4 hours credit. Provided documents indicate 4 hours and 8 hours credit. Provider was also asked to submit sufficient course content for review.

11 Imlah Electrical Consulting Conductor Installation & Fault Calculations (4 hours CR)

Application specifies 4 hours credit. Provided documents indicates 8 hours credit. Provider was also asked to submit sufficient course content for review.

12 Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association

Solar PV Systems Best Practices & Energy Trust Installation Guidelines (4 hours CR)

Course currently approved for 2017 OESC cycle. If provider intends to teach course for 2017 OESC cycle, provider must submit course with updated code references and detailed course outline.

13 Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association

Solar PV Operations & Maintenance (2 hours CR) Course currently approved for 2017 OESC cycle. If provider intends to teach course for 2017 OESC cycle, provider must submit course with updated code references and detailed course outline.

14 Joan P. Albert 2017 NEC Changes (8 hours CC) Course not eligible for review because it contains 2017 OESC and rule and law content. Oregon amendments for the 2017 OESC are anticipated to be available in May 2017.

15 Joan P. Albert 2017 NEC Changes (4 hours CC) Course not eligible for review because it contains 2017 OESC and rule and law content. Oregon amendments for the 2017 OESC are anticipated to be available in May 2017.

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16 Jade Learning LLC Lockout/Tagout (NFPA 70E 2012) (4 hours CR) Committee determined that this course is an element of a full NFPA 70E electrical safety course and there is not enough content to recommend approval for 4 hours of credit.

17 Jade Learning LLC OSHA Safety for Electricians (4 hours CR) Committee determined that this course is an element of a full NFPA 70E electrical safety course and there is not enough content to recommend approval for 4 hours of credit.

18 Jade Learning LLC OESC and Administrative Rules (4 hours ORL) This course is currently approved for the 2014 OSEC code-cycle. Provider resubmitted course based upon the understanding that would expire on April 1, 2017. Board extended the approval period for the current code cycle.

19 Jade Learning LLC Installation Checklists (4 hours CR) This course is currently approved for the 2014 OSEC code-cycle. Provider resubmitted course based upon the understanding that would expire on April 1, 2017. Board extended the approval period for the current code cycle.

20 University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab

Lighting Control Commissioning and Maintenance (4 hours CR)

Application did not contain in code content or what code is being used for this course.

21 Leyla Sanati University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab

Instructor Application did not contain any relevant qualifications – license, degree, or other experience.

22 HSI-American Safety & Health Institute

CPR and AED (3-4 hours CR) Pending applicant submitting qualified instructor. Committee recommendation regarding course credit is for 2 hours.

23 HSI-American Safety & Health Institute

Basic First Aid (2-3 hours CR) Pending applicant submitting qualified instructor. Committee recommendation regarding course credit is for 2 hours.

24 HSI-MEDIC First Aid CarePlus CPR and AED (3-4 hours CR) Pending applicant submitting qualified instructor. Committee recommendation regarding course credit is for 2 hours.

25 HSI-MEDIC First Aid BasicPlus CPR, AED and First Aid for Adults (4-5 hours CR)

Pending applicant submitting qualified instructor. Committee recommendation regarding course credit is for 4 hours.

26 Gary Rodwell TPC Trainco

Instructor Instructor requested to provide proof of license that is referenced in resume.

27 Electrical Code and Safety Training NEC 2017 Electrical Code Changes (4 hours CC) Provider requested to submit a detailed course outline including breakdown of time spent on each subject and code references.

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State of Oregon Board memo

Building Codes Division March 23, 2017

To: The Electrical and Elevator Board

From: Electrical and Elevator Board Sub-Committee on Continuing Education

Subject: Class B Limited Energy Technician 32-hour training program

Action requested:

Electrical and Elevator Board consideration of committee’s recommendations regarding Class B

Limited Energy Technician 32-hour training program.

Background:

ORS 479.910, 479.915, and OAR 918-282-0365 establish criteria for individuals seeking a Class

B Limited Energy Technician license. Individuals have two paths to licensure - apprenticeship or

equivalency. Under equivalency, an applicant must demonstrate experience equivalent to a

limited energy apprenticeship and complete a board-approved 32-hour training program. A 32-

hour training program is a prerequisite for individuals seeking licensure.

Currently there are two providers who are approved by the board to offer the 32-hour training

program. Recently, the division received an application from a provider seeking to offer the 32-

hour training program. The chair of the board directed the division to have the application

reviewed by the board’s continuing education sub-committee.

Over the past two years approximately 120 Class B Limited Energy Technician licenses were

issued. About 45 percent of those licenses were obtained through equivalency.

On February 7, 2017, the committee reviewed the application and identified several issues with

the application. The provider has been notified and they have the opportunity to submit new or

revised material for subsequent review by the committee.

The committee raised other concerns regarding 32-hour training programs and is seeking

clarification from the board on the following to use as criteria when evaluating 32- hour training

programs:

1. A 32-hour training program must contain elements listed in OAR 918-282-0365(5)(a)

through (m) that pertain to the scope of work for a Class B Limited Energy Technician.

2. Program material must reference current code content and include appropriate code

references.

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3. Application must include course content and any testing materials associated with the

program.

4. Program may not include content that is outside the scope of Class B Limited Energy

Technician license.

5. The amount of time spent on each subject area is at the discretion of the provider.

6. The approval period should be for the duration of a code cycle.

7. Providers must resubmit previously approved programs for review and approval by the

board.

Discussion:

The committee is seeking clarification from the board regarding the items listed above. The

committee will use this information when reviewing applications for a 32-hour training program.

Additionally, the division will notify currently approved providers that they must resubmit their

training programs for review by the committee and consideration by the board if they intend to

continue offering these programs.

Options:

Approve the committee’s criteria for evaluating 32-hour training programs.

Amend and approve the committee’s criteria for evaluating 32-hour training programs.

Disapprove the committee’s criteria for evaluating 32-hour training programs, which will

require the board to evaluate and consider 32-hour training programs during a board

meeting.

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