Construction / Electrician Continuing Education / Oregon
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- Updated Oct 2026
Oregon Electrician Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Oregon electricians need between 4 and 24 hours of CE every 3 years, depending on their license class, before their license expires on its set renewal date.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) requirements
Hours per cycle
4 to 24 hrs
Depends on your license class
Cycle
3 years
Licenses expire every three years
Deadline
Fixed date by class
Most electrician licenses expire October 1
Online allowed?
Yes
State-approved online CE is available
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for an Oregon electrician license?
Most Oregon electrician license holders need CE before every renewal. How many hours you need depends on your license class. Renewal is handled by the state through the Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), not by your city.
CE applies to
- General Supervising Electrician (S) and Limited Supervising Electrician (PS)
- General Journeyman Electrician (J)
- Limited Residential Electrician (LR) and Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician (PJ)
- Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME)
- Limited Energy Technician Class A (LEA) and Class B (LEB)
- Limited Renewable Energy Technician (LRT) and Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician (SIG)
Exemptions
- Limited Building Maintenance Electrician (BME)
- Limited Elevator Journeyman Electrician (E)
- Limited Stage Electrician (ST)
- Limited Maintenance Manufactured Structures Electrician (LMM)
Oregon electrician CE at a glance
Oregon electrician renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) |
| CE required? | Yes, for most electrician classes |
| Hours per cycle | 4 to 24 hrs, by class |
| Cycle | 3 years |
| Required topics | Oregon rule and law, code changes, code-related |
| Online allowed? | Yes |
| Deadline | Your license’s set expiration date (October 1 for most electrician classes) |
| Who reports | CE provider reports electronically to BCD |
| Carryover | No |
| Grace period | None for working; up to 1 year to renew without re-testing |
| Renewal fee | $100 (General/Supervising/LR/PJ), $50 (LEA/LEB/LME/SIG) |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does an Oregon electrician license need?
Oregon sets CE hours by license class, from 4 hours up to 24 hours per 3-year cycle. The hours are split between Oregon rule and law, code changes and code-related topics.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General & Limited Supervising Electrician (S, PS) | 24 hrs | 4 hrs Oregon rule and law, 12 hrs code changes, 8 hrs code-related | None | Online or classroom |
| General Journeyman Electrician (J) | 24 hrs | 4 hrs Oregon rule and law, 8 hrs code changes, 12 hrs code-related | None | Online or classroom |
| Limited Residential (LR) & Limited Journeyman MFG Plant (PJ) | 16 hrs | 4 hrs Oregon rule and law, 8 hrs code changes, 4 hrs code-related | None | Online or classroom |
| Limited Maintenance (LME) & Limited Energy Class B (LEB) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs code changes, 6 hrs code-related | None | Online or classroom |
| Limited Energy Technician Class A (LEA) | 8 hrs | 8 hrs code changes | None | Online or classroom |
| Limited Renewable Energy (LRT) & Limited Journeyman Sign (SIG) | 4 hrs | 2 hrs code changes, 2 hrs code-related | None | Online or classroom |
Deadline
When is the Oregon electrician license renewal deadline?
Oregon electrical licenses expire every three years on a set date that depends on the license type. The Building Codes Division mails a renewal notice and opens online renewal about 45 days before your expiration date.
| Deadline rule | Your license’s set expiration date, which depends on license type |
| Cycle | 3 years |
| Next deadlines | General Journeyman and Limited Residential: Oct 1, 2027. General Supervising and Limited Supervisor MFG Plant: Oct 1, 2028. Limited technician and limited journeyman classes: Oct 1, 2029 |
| Grace period | None for working; up to 1 year in expired-renewable status to complete CE and renew without re-testing |
| Late penalty | None stated; you cannot legally work while expired |
| CE completion deadline | Before you submit your renewal |
Steps
How to renew an Oregon electrician license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
Complete the CE hours your license class needs, from 4 to 24 hours, covering the required code changes, code-related and Oregon rule and law topics. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion when you finish each course. - Confirm it’s reportedBefore renewing
Approved CE providers report completions electronically to the Oregon Building Codes Division. Check the BCD online portal (allow up to 2 weeks) to confirm your hours have posted. - Pay the renewal fee$100 or $50 fee
Renew online or by mail within 45 days of expiration and pay the $100 or $50 three-year renewal fee to the Building Codes Division. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Confirm your license shows the new three-year expiration date in the BCD license lookup.
Providers
Approved Oregon electrician license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay.
Approval
How to check an Oregon electrician CE course is approved
Your CE must be approved by the Oregon Building Codes Division and match the topic split for your license class: Oregon rule and law, code changes and code-related topics.
- Confirm the course is approved by the Oregon BCD for electrical CE.
- Check that it counts toward the right topic (Oregon rule and law, code changes or code-related).
- Make sure your total matches the hours your license class needs.
Reporting
How Oregon electrician CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
Approved CE providers report your completed hours electronically to the Oregon Building Codes Division. Live hands-on First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certificates can be self-reported by emailing proof and your license number to bcd.ce@dcbs.oregon.gov.
- Save every certificate of completion.
- Check the BCD online system before you renew to make sure all hours have posted (allow up to 2 weeks).
- Keep your certificates in case the state asks for proof.
Cost
How much does Oregon electrician license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| General Journeyman, Supervising, LR or PJ renewal (3 years) | $100 | Oregon Building Codes Division |
| Limited Energy (LEA/LEB), LME or Sign renewal (3 years) | $50 | Oregon Building Codes Division |
| CE courses | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from ORS 479.840 and OAR 918-282-0130, checked October 2026.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Oregon electrician license
If you miss your expiration date, your license enters expired-renewable status and you cannot legally perform electrical work until you finish your CE and renew.
Renewal notice
The Building Codes Division mails a renewal notice and opens online renewal 45 days before your license expires.
Grace period
Under OAR 918-030-0230, you have up to 1 year after expiration to complete your CE and pay the renewal fee without retaking the licensing exam.
Expired more than 1 year
If you do not renew within 1 year of expiration, your license is cancelled and you must reapply and re-test.
Who controls
Who controls Oregon electrician license renewal?
Renewal authority
Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD)
1535 Edgewater St. NW, Salem, OR 97304 (Mailing: P.O. Box 14470, Salem, OR 97309)
Phone: (503) 373-1268 (Licensing) / (503) 378-4867 (Continuing Education)
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews Oregon electrical licenses
- Sets CE hours and topics by license class
- Approves electrical CE courses and receives provider credit reports
- Mails renewal notices 45 days before expiration
Getting licensed
Getting an Oregon electrician license
Need the license first? Our Oregon guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Oregon electrician license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does an Oregon electrician need?
It depends on your class. Supervising and general journeyman electricians need 24 hours, limited residential and plant electricians need 16, limited maintenance and energy technicians need 8, and renewable energy and sign electricians need 4.
When is the deadline?
Licenses expire every three years on a set date by license type. Most electrician licenses expire October 1.
Can I take CE online?
Yes. State-approved online CE is available for Oregon electricians.
Does every electrician need CE?
No. Limited Building Maintenance, Limited Elevator Journeyman, Limited Stage and Limited Maintenance Manufactured Structures electricians don’t need CE.
Who reports my hours?
Approved CE providers report your hours electronically to the Oregon Building Codes Division. Check your online record before renewing.
Do hours carry over?
No. Excess CE hours do not carry over to the next three-year renewal cycle.
Sources
Official sources for Oregon electrician CE rules
- Oregon Building Codes Division, Continuing Education
- Oregon Building Codes Division, Online Renewal Portal
- Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 918, Division 30 (General Licensing)
- Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 479 (Electrical Safety Law & Fees)
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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