Is Oregon 2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code in force?

Yes. In force from Oct 1, 2026.

Which products does Oregon 2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code affect?

Oregon 2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code affects Residential energy storage systems, Commercial and utility energy storage systems, and Solar PV.

When does Oregon 2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code take effect?

The effective date on file is October 1, 2026.

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2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code

PartialRead in the state’s own source. It stays partial until the passage is on file word for word.

What does Oregon 2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code do? Adopts the 2026 National Electrical Code with Oregon amendments from Oct 1, 2026. Adding solar to a building with an existing system requires rapid shutdown for the existing system too. Oregon does not adopt NEC Section 706.7 on storage commissioning.

Facts

Kind: Code amendment
Status: In force
Stage: In force
Signed or decided: October 1, 2026
Effective: October 1, 2026
Topics: Fire protection and siting, Permitting, Interconnection
Products: Residential energy storage systems Commercial and utility energy storage systems Solar PV
Source: Oregon Building Codes Division (opens in a new tab)
Citation: 2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, Table 1-E

The state’s codes

The codes that reach each product this law names, with the edition Oregon is on. Each links to the record.

For information only. Your local building or fire official decides which code applies. We check state records often but can miss a recent change, so confirm with your official before you design, permit, or install. Terms of use