State electrical profile · checked August 9, 2026

Oregon

2023 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC), based on the 2023 NEC with Oregon amendments

StatusCurrent; 2026 update scheduled
Effective frameworkOctober 1, 2023; 2026 OESC adoption is scheduled for October 1, 2026
01

State authority

Oregon Building Codes Division and local building departments operating under state law

02

Local rules and amendments

Use the OESC amendment table with the NEC. Oregon also publishes statewide interpretations, alternate methods, product-certification rules, and specialized permit guidance.

03

Project verification checklist

  • Confirm the permit date against the October 2026 transition.
  • Read the applicable OESC amendment table with the base NEC.
  • Check statewide interpretations and approved alternate methods.
  • Verify product certification, licensing, permit, inspection, and local administrative requirements.
04

Official source

Oregon BCD — Electrical Code Program

Source checked August 9, 2026. Recheck before design, permit, purchase, or installation.