OAR 918-309-0220
Scope of Electrical Work Allowed with Minor Label
(1)
Minor labels may only be used in accordance with the minor label programs allowed by OAR 918-100-0000 (Applicability of Rules) through 918-100-0060 (Minor Labels Requirements for Municipalities).(2)
Electrical minor label use is regulated by license type. An electrical license that includes the scope of work listed in this rule may also use a minor label for that scope of work. This rule does not allow any person to make an installation or perform any work that is not authorized by the scope of the person’s license.(3)
A minor label may be used for new construction only for the following:(a)
As allowed by section (6)(a) of this rule; and(b)
As allowed by section (6)(b) of this rule.(4)
A minor label may not be used for:(a)
An underground electrical installation;(b)
An electrical installation that requires a cover inspection;(c)
An installation where plan review is required; or(d)
Any electrical installation that is located in an area classified as hazardous, as described in Article 500, or is subject to the requirements of Article 680 (Swimming Pools, Fountains, or Similar Installations) of the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, as adopted in OAR 918-305-0100 (Adoption of Oregon Electrical Specialty Code).(5)
A limited maintenance specialty contractor or a limited maintenance specialty contractor-HVAC/R may use a minor label for the following:(a)
Where the installation does not exceed 150 volts to ground, single-phase, for repair or replacement of:(A)
A furnace, oil or gas, not to exceed 20 amps;(B)
A fan not to exceed 20 amps;(C)
A dishwasher or garbage disposal, not to exceed 20 amps;(D)
A water heater, which involves an electrical circuit, not to exceed 30 amps; or(E)
An electrical furnace, air conditioning unit, or refrigeration unit.(b)
Applications up to 300 volts to ground for the replacement or retrofit of ballasts or other components in up to 10 light fixtures under one minor label. (For more than 10 light fixtures, inspections shall be performed as a branch circuit permit or hourly rate as authorized under OAR 918-309-0070 (Miscellaneous)(8)).(6)
A restricted energy contractor, limited energy contractor, registered telecommunications service provider, or an electrical contractor using an appropriately licensed person for applications not exceeding 100 volt-amperes, in Class 2 or 3 installations, may use a minor label for the following:(a)
Installation, repair, and replacement in new or existing construction of one- and two-family dwellings, of HVAC, telephone, garage door, vacuum systems, door bells, burglar, fire alarm and security systems, and audio/stereo systems; or(b)
Alteration, repair, and replacement of up to 50 devices in existing construction, or a new installation of up to 10 devices in new or existing construction, for the following installations provided the system does not penetrate any fire-rated assembly, as defined in the currently adopted Oregon Structural Specialty Code as adopted in OAR 918-460-0010 (Adopted Oregon Structural Specialty Code):(A)
Thermostats;(B)
Data communication devices;(C)
Intercom, music, and paging devices;(D)
Door or gate control, monitor, or access devices;(E)
Cable television and closed circuit television devices;(F)
Burglar, security, and fire alarm devices, including “Power Limited Fire Alarm Circuits” as defined in Article 760 of the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, as adopted in OAR 918-305-0100 (Adoption of Oregon Electrical Specialty Code); and(G)
Notwithstanding the device allowances of Section (6)(b) of this rule, central vacuum cleaner control devices, one minor label per system.(7)
A properly licensed electrical contractor with a properly licensed signing supervising electrician may use a minor label for the following single-phase or three-phase electrical installations:(a)
Installation or extension of not more than three new electrical circuits limited to 60 amps and not more than 150 volts to ground;(b)
Installation or extension of not more than one new electrical circuit limited to 30 amps and not more than 300 volts to ground;(c)
Repair, replacement, or installation of components within existing electrical equipment or services, not to exceed 200 amps and 150 volts to ground, provided a reconnect is not required by the serving utility. For reconnects, see OAR 918-309-0040 (Permit for the Installation, Alteration, or Relocation of an Electrical Service or Feeder)(9) for services. The complete replacement of a service is not allowed with a minor label;(d)
Replacement of multiple switches, circuit breakers, receptacles, light fixtures and light fixture components, and smoke detectors;(e)
In dwelling units, replacement of multiple 15 and 20 amp, 125-volt, GFCI or AFCI circuit breakers and receptacles;(f)
Installation of a grounding electrode when a metal water service is replaced with a non-metallic pipe; or(g)
Installation of a fan connected to existing duct work, without an additional mechanical permit when:(A)
The fan is replacing an existing fan;(B)
The replacement fan is 200 cfm or less;(C)
The person performing the replacement connects the new fan to the existing duct work; and(D)
No changes are made to the existing duct system.(8)
A limited renewable energy contractor or an electrical contractor using a licensed journeyman electrician or limited renewable energy technician may use a minor label for repair and maintenance of renewable electrical energy systems as set forth in ORS 479.630 (Requirements for obtaining licenses)(16)(a).(9)
A limited pump installation specialty contractor may use a minor label for repair, replacement, and maintenance of installed pump or irrigation systems of the same horsepower and voltage, as set forth in ORS 479.630 (Requirements for obtaining licenses)(13).
Source:
Rule 918-309-0220 — Scope of Electrical Work Allowed with Minor Label, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=918-309-0220.