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
State authority
Oregon Building Codes Division and local building departments operating under state law
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.
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.
Official source
Oregon BCD — Electrical Code Program ↗
Source checked August 9, 2026. Recheck before design, permit, purchase, or installation.