| Realizing
that the electrical codes are a list of "what not to do, or what to do"
based on others bad experiences, allows us to learn from their mishaps.
Electricity makes our world function. Electrical system failures can stop
everything from happening.
“Rule and
Law Related to the Electrical Industry” 4 HR CC
Course Description
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Review of ORS 479 Electrical
Safety Laws
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Process and Use with OAR’s |
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Current Changes such as HB 2473
OAR 918: 030 General licensing rules |
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General and Plant Supervisors,
General Journeyman 24 hours of CEU in 3 years |
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Limited Residential and Plant
Journeyman 16 hours of CEU in 3 years |
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LEA, LEB, LME 8 hours every
3 Years |
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Sign and Renewable Energy 4 hours
every 3 years |
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The rest of the licenses, contractors,
LBME, etc. no required CEU |
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A code change course? |
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35 Continuing education providers |
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Accountability, Flexibility and
Process Changes |
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098 Certification rules |
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251 Administration and general
definitions (hearings and rule adoption) |
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261 Exemptions/exemptions created
by the board
o HVAC, garage door openers,
Class 2, and other items |
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271 Inspections
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Definitions |
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How long can an inspector take
to make inspections and contractor corrections? |
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281 Certification of electrical
inspectorso OIC and Class A |
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282 Licensing (electrical contractors,
electrical licensing requirements, restricted energy electrical rules)
o What changed?
o The Limited Energy Changes,
including 2007 |
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283 Continuing education and
training program requirements (includes in-plant training for limited journeyman
manufacturing plant electricians) |
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305 Codes and standards (includes
the electrical specialty code in general and amendments to the NEC)
o Use a highlighter to mark sections
in NEC that are different in OR
o Note definitions
o Occupancies restrictions of
wiring methods |
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306 Qualifying electrical products
for sale or disposal in Oregon
o The difference between garage
sales and Home Depot |
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308 Municipal administration
delegation and oversight
o New process and options for
compliance and variances |
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309 Permits and fees (includes
the master permit program, the minor label program and bulk label procedures)
o When to get permits, 180 days,
renew or?
o Online Permitting
o Master Permit, responsibilities
and process
o Minor Labels, what can be used
for, how to get |
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311 Miscellaneous (refers to
electrical installations and plan reviews)
o Complex Building Plan Review |
Washington Rule
and Law (RCW-WAC UPDATE CLASS) 4 hours WA CC $50
This class will satisfy the requirement
for Washington Electrical Licensees for rule/law update.
Supervisor/Admin
Test Preparation 16 Hours Code Related / 8hours
Code Change $595
A practical class, concentrated
“crash course”. Much study is needed in addition to this course.
Classes are small, 12 or less, so ample time is available to answers individual
questions. The first day is a review of theory, formulas, math rules, test
taking strategies and how to find code sections quickly. The following
two days will be spent learning and practicing major service calculations.
The class cost includes a follow-up class and several test taking books.
Students need to bring their own electrical code book (standard), with
tabs installed and a calculator.
Electrical Test
Prep (LME, LEA/B, J) 9:00A-5:30P SILVERTON $180 8 HR CODE RELATED
This class is review of theory,
formulas, math rules, test taking strategies and how to find code sections
quickly. Practice tests will be given and graded.
2008 NEC Code
Changes Overview for Limited Electricians 4 Hrs Code Change
$50
This class is for folks who do
repair and replace or Limited Energy Installations or for professionals
who just want the highlights of the 2008 NEC changes. There are many more
changes than can be covered in this time. An outline of major changes will
accompany class handouts, so further study can be accomplished independently.
2008 NEC CODE
Changes with OR Amendments 8 Hours Code Change $100
The 2008 NEC with the Oregon
amendments has remarkable changes to the way we install electricity. Come
learn about the changes, see the new format, and learn before it cost you
money in redos or fines! The State of Oregon has released a list of changes
that will be covered.
Oregon Rule and
Law 4 hours Code Change $25 *state sponsored
HB2181 made major changes to
electrical laws/rules that will impact the industry for years to come.
Come find out the changes that have happened, and will continue. New CEU
requirements for electricians. LME, LEB, LEA need only 8 hours of
Code Classes in 3 years, with LME/LEB needing 2 hours minimum code change,
and LEA all 8 must be code change. PJ and LR need 16 hours
of Continuing Education, PJ -8 hours LR - 4 hours which must be Code
Change. General journey and supervisors requirements didn’t change, still
24 hours in 3 years, however Supervisors must have 12 hours Code Change,
while journey level must have 8 hours Code Change. Remember you can have
more than your minimum code change hours, in fact all the hours can be
code change if desired.
Wiring Methods
I 8 Hours Code Related $50 *state sponsored
This interactive class covers
Chapter 1-4 in relationship to new wiring in homes, offices and industrial
facilities for any license type. |