Oregon low voltage license: Complete 2026 Guide

Official-source review: August 24, 2026

Oregon low voltage license: Oregon separates limited energy into Class A and Class B. LEA covers protective signaling, communications and specialized controls; LEB excludes protective signaling. Individual licensing does not replace the limited-energy contractor and CCB requirements.

Fast answer: Choose LEA or LEB, register apprenticeship or document accepted experience, complete the required training hours, pass the examination, obtain the individual license and work through the appropriate contractor businesses.

Oregon low voltage license authority experience exams fees insurance renewal — Oregon requirements summarized from the responsible agencies. Local permits, employers and certifying bodies may impose additional conditions.

What the Oregon low voltage license covers

Oregon separates limited energy into Class A and Class B. LEA covers protective signaling, communications and specialized controls; LEB excludes protective signaling. Individual licensing does not replace the limited-energy contractor and CCB requirements.

Systems below 100 volt-amperes within the LEA or LEB scope issued.
Work only within the credential issued.
Obtain every required permit and inspection.

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Oregon low voltage license requirements at a glance

Requirement	Current rule or route
Route	Limited Energy Technician Class A or B individual license plus limited-energy contractor and CCB business authority
Experience	The LEA apprenticeship is commonly 6,000 hours; out-of-state routes must document the category-specific experience required by BCD.
Exam	Pass the examination for LEA or LEB after BCD approval.
Fees	Apprenticeship, application, examination, individual, contractor, CCB, bond, insurance and permit costs apply.
Insurance or bond	Maintain the CCB bond, liability, workers compensation and specialty coverage required for the business and project.
Renewal	Renew the individual and business credentials and complete required CE.

Do not treat this table as an approval notice. The agency, certification organization or local jurisdiction makes the final eligibility decision and may request additional evidence.

How to complete the Oregon low voltage license process

Identify every individual and business credential triggered by the work.
Complete required education and experience.
Obtain approval and pass each examination.
Submit applications, records and fees.
Complete bond, insurance, business and permit requirements.
Renew on time and retain compliance records.

Keep copies of every experience certificate, examination result, bond or insurance filing and payment receipt. Names and business entities should match across the application and supporting documents.

Important Oregon rules and boundaries

LEB does not authorize protective signaling.
Fire alarm generally requires LEA scope.
Individual and contractor licenses are separate.
Permits remain project-specific.

Oregon may separate the credential held by a worker from the contractor license held by the business, while preserving local authority over permits and inspections. Confirm every applicable layer before bidding, advertising or beginning regulated work.

Oregon low voltage license cost and renewal

Budget separately for training, examinations, applications, bonds, insurance, business filings and permits.

Renew individual, business and specialty credentials separately and verify current fees.

Government charges are only part of the expected cost. Training, examination preparation, fingerprints, surety premiums, insurance, equipment calibration and local permits can add to the total.

Oregon low voltage license checklist

Confirm that this credential matches the exact work you will perform.
Check whether the applicant is an individual, sole owner or separate business entity.
Collect experience and training records before submitting the application.
Use the current official form and fee schedule.
Complete every required examination or approved certification route.
File bonds, insurance and fingerprints when applicable.
Check county, city, water supplier and building-permit rules.
Save the expiration date and renewal requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Is this credential statewide?

The principal credential is statewide, but local permits, inspections and utility approvals remain separate.

Is an exam required?

Pass the examination for LEA or LEB after BCD approval.

When does it renew?

Renew the individual and business credentials and complete required CE.

Are permits separate?

Yes.

Official sources used

Verified licensing details

Licensing authority: Oregon Building Codes Division and Bureau of Labor and Industries
Fees: Apprenticeship, application, examination, individual, contractor, CCB, bond, insurance and permit costs apply.
Experience: The LEA apprenticeship is commonly 6,000 hours; out-of-state routes must document the category-specific experience required by BCD.
Exams: Pass the examination for LEA or LEB after BCD approval.
Insurance or bond: Maintain the CCB bond, liability, workers compensation and specialty coverage required for the business and project.
Continuing education: Complete every initial and continuing-education requirement published for the selected credential.
Renewal period: Renew the individual and business credentials and complete required CE.

Official sources

Official sources last checked August 23, 2026.

Requirements can change and local rules may apply. Confirm the current requirements with the official authority before paying a fee or beginning work.