Electrical minor labels

About electrical minor labels

The Electrical Minor Label Program allows contractors to perform certain common electrical installations under a minor label.

Labels are sold in lots of 10 at a cost of $140 (including surcharges), and are valid for one year from the date of purchase. This also includes the inspection fee for one inspection.

Access information about purchasing and using minor labels.

License requirements

Contractors are required to hold a valid Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license and the appropriate electrical contractor license(s) issued by the division.

The individual performing the work must hold the appropriate individual electrical license issued by the division, as required by the electrical contractor license(s).

Electrical apprentice: An apprentice with a work alone card can use a minor label within the scope of their licensing and training. When entering installation information online, leave the installer license field empty. Enter the full name of the apprentice and their apprentice information in the installer name field.

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Type of work allowed

The scope of work for an electrical minor label is based on the type of license held by the contractor.

Contractor licenses permitted to use electrical minor labels are listed here. Select from the list of contractor licenses to view the scope of work allowed for each license type.

Note: If you do not have one of these licenses you will not be able to purchase electrical minor labels.
Contact the Licensing Department to obtain a license

Type of work excluded

Contractors are not permitted to use an electrical minor label for any of the following:

Underground electrical installations.
Installations that require a cover inspection.
Any installation where plan review is required.
Complete replacement of a service or panel replacement.
Any electrical installation that is located in an area classified as hazardous, as described in Article 500, or is subject to the requirements of Article 680 (swimming pools, hot tubs, fountains, or similar installations) of the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, as adopted by OAR 918-305-0100.

Electrical use

An electrical minor label may be used on a job site with existing permits if the work is within the scope of work permitted by the minor label rules and is done by a contractor who does not have an existing electrical permit for that job site.

A contractor may only use one minor label per project at a job site. Job site is defined as the address of the home, apartment or commercial building.

Contractors are allowed to perform a number of installations, but may not use a minor label to perform any installations outside the scope of their licenses.