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Oregon Electrician Continuing Education

Oregon electricians must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board.

For Oregon BCD license.

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Oregon Electricians 24-Hour Continuing Education

24 CE hrs

We have applied to the state for this course. It can’t be bought until the board approves it — leave your email and we’ll tell you the day it opens.

One email about this course. No marketing list, no sharing.

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Requirements at a glance

What Oregon Requires of Electricians

Set by Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board

CE hours required
24 hours
per renewal 3 years
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
License classes
Oregon BCD license
Exam to renew
Not required

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The Course Oregon Electricians Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board requires.

  • 24 hours

    of board-approved CE every 3 years

    1 license class
    • Oregon BCD license

    Who it applies to: Most licenses issued by the Oregon Building Codes Division; hours vary by specialty (electrical, plumbing, boiler and pressure vessel).

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Required subject matter

Topics Oregon Electricians Must Cover

Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Code Changemin. 8 hours

  • Oregon rule and law (ORL)min. 4 hours

  • Code related (CR)min. 12 hours

  • Oregon rule and law coursemin. 4 hours

  • Balance: approved continuing education

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Oregon

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    We report your completion to the board within 14 days. Then renew every 3 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Oregon Electrician License

Who has to renew

Oregon electricians holding a Oregon BCD license license renew with Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board.

When to renew

Oregon electricians licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/oregon/Or-Admin-Code-SS-918-030-0120)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Oregon sets electricians requirements by license class (Oregon BCD license). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board requires 24 hours every 3 years, including Code Change, Oregon rule and law (ORL), Code related (CR), Oregon rule and law course and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records; Oregon audits can reach back several years.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Oregon, the provider emails a completion report to the board, within 14 days of completion.

  5. 5

    Renew with Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board

Questions Oregon electricians ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Oregon electricians need?
Oregon electricians must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board.
Which license classes does the Oregon electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 24 hours requirement applies to: Oregon BCD license.
What topics are required for Oregon electricians continuing education?
Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board requires coverage of: Code Change (8 hours); Oregon rule and law (ORL) (4 hours); Code related (CR) (12 hours); Oregon rule and law course (4 hours); Balance: approved continuing education.
How are completed CE hours reported to Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board?
Completed hours are reported to the board by email by the provider within 14 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Oregon electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Oregon requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Oregon Electricians Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Oregon professionals choose us

Oregon Electricians CE, Done Right

Every electricians course is built to meet Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

Built to the board rule

Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

Instant certificate

Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

Credit reported for you

Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

Learn at your own pace

Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.

Renew Your Oregon Electrician License on Time

24 hours every 3 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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