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Oregon electrical continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Oregon electrical license types we track need continuing education: 24 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details
Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal datesOregon Electrical renewal guide

24 hours of CE

Applies to the General Journeyman Electrician (J)

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Renewal deadline
Renews every 3 years on October 1; a renewal notice is mailed about 6 weeks before; online renewal opens 45 days before expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

  • 24 hours of approved continuing education per three-year cycle (OAR 918-030-0120): 8 hours must be code change courses plus a 4-hour Oregon rule and law course.
  • Only BCD-approved providers count; providers report hours to BCD.

How CE ties to the renewal

  • CE must be registered in the BCD system before renewal.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 373-1268
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Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

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24 hours of CE

Applies to the General Supervising Electrician (S)

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Renewal deadline
Renews every 3 years on October 1; a renewal notice is mailed about 6 weeks before; online renewal opens 45 days before expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

  • 24 hours of approved continuing education per three-year cycle (OAR 918-030-0120): 12 hours must be code change courses plus a 4-hour Oregon rule and law course.
  • Only BCD-approved providers count; providers report hours to BCD (allow about 2 weeks for credits to appear).

How CE ties to the renewal

  • CE must be registered in the BCD system before renewal.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 373-1268
Track these CE hours
Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Oregon Electrical licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

  • Electrical Contractor (C)

How CE fits into the Oregon renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Oregon Electrical renewal guide.

Oregon Electrical CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does an Oregon electrical license need?

General Journeyman Electrician (J): 24 hours (the license renews every 3 years). General Supervising Electrician (S): 24 hours (the license renews every 3 years). Check with Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS before you rely on it.

Who approves Oregon electrical CE courses?

For the General Journeyman Electrician (J): 24 hours of approved continuing education per three-year cycle (OAR 918-030-0120): 8 hours must be code change courses plus a 4-hour Oregon rule and law course. Only BCD-approved providers count; providers report hours to BCD. Check with Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS before you rely on it.

When do Oregon electrical CE hours have to be done?

For the General Journeyman Electrician (J): General Journeyman Electrician (J): Renews every 3 years on October 1; a renewal notice is mailed about 6 weeks before; online renewal opens 45 days before expiration. CE must be registered in the BCD system before renewal. Check with Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS before you rely on it.

Sources

Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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