Prerequisites

Core qualifications

An individual seeking this code certification must first obtain the Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC).

To qualify for the certification, the individual must have one of the following:
Oregon journey-level experience:
Four years of employment and experience as a licensed Oregon general journey-level electrician; or Two years of employment and experience as a licensed
Oregon general journey-level electrician, plus successful completion of the division’s board-approved practicum.

Out-of-state journey-level experience:
A certificate of completion from an apprenticeship program meeting the equivalency requirements of OAR 918-282-0170, plus four years experience as a journey-level electrician working on commercial, industrial, or multifamily structures; or Be a licensed journey-level electrician, plus eight years experience as a licensed journey-level electrician working on commercial, industrial, or multifamily structures, plus successful completion of the division’s board-approved commercial electrical inspector practicum.

Out-of-state inspection experience:
Ten years work experience in the inspection of electrical installations of which at least five years is of commercial, industrial, or multifamily structures as a certified inspector possessing a nationally recognized certification or its equivalent; or Eight years work experience in the inspection of electrical installations of which at least four years is of commercial, industrial, or multifamily structures as a certified inspector possessing a nationally recognized certification or its equivalent, plus successful completion of the division’s board approved commercial electrical inspector practicum.

Engineering experience:
A four-year Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, plus two years approved experience in design, inspection, or supervision of installations covered by the National Electrical Code or the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code; or Be a certified professional electrical engineer.

Required Documentation

Completed application with applicable fee
Copy of high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Copy of apprenticeship completion (if required by license type)
Experience qualification documents (if required by license type)
Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)

Examination Information

Four-hour, 100 question open book exam. Upon certification application approval, a list will be provided outlining approved exam material.

Continuing Education Requirements

Continuing education requirements are dependent on code change courses offered.

Bonding Requirements

None

Insurance Requirements

None

Other Information

None