2020 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code Review

Adopting the new model code

The division is working with the Electrical and Elevator Board to adopt the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as the base model code for the 2020 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC). The anticipated effective date is Oct. 1, 2020.

2020 code adoption cycle information
Code change information for continuing education providers

Technical model code review committee

The board is appointing a technical model code review committee to review the provisions of the 2020 NEC and the existing Oregon amendments. This committee will provide a recommendation to the board for the adoption of the 2020 OESC.

Notices and meetings

Scheduled meeting dates, times, and agendas will be posted below, along with notices and other important events during the code adoption process.

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Code information

Electrical code program
2017 OESC (Read-only version)