Oregon Contractor License and Building Codes

State of Oregon Contractor & Building Information

Oregon Construction Contractors Board, CCB

Oregon Contractor Licenses
Generally, anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property needs a license.
For more information visit: Who needs a construction contractor license.

National Association of State Contractor’s Licensing Agencies (NASCLA)
Oregon Construction Contractors Board

Check a Oregon Contractor License
To check to see if an electrician is licensed, or to check the status of an Electrical Contractor in the State of Oregon go to: Search Oregon Licensed Contractors

Oregon Building Permits
For more information visit: Oregon Building Permits for Your Local Area.

Oregon Adopted Building Codes
For building code information visit: Oregon Building Codes.

Oregon Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption: 2014
Oregon adopted 2014 NEC effective October 2014 with amendments.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

Oregon Energy Codes

The Oregon Energy Code is adopted and required by the Oregon Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For more information visit: Oregon Building Energy Codes Program.

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Home Electrical Wiring

All home electrical wiring projects should be performed correctly by trained and qualified individuals who understand the principles of electrical circuit wiring and the basic fundamentals of home construction. Detailed information is provided throughout areas of this website about the complexity of specific projects to help assist with you to understand the scope of work involved.
The following categories will provide more specific information for each project - below is an Example:
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them OFF and Tag them with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Home Electrical Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.