Minor Label Program |
| Apply and pay for electrical and plumbing minor labels on-line |
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| What are minor label permits? How does the minor label program work? How do I order minor label permits? Where do I get the minor label permits from and how do I use them? What about inspections? Electrical scope of work Electrical Q & A Plumbing scope of work Plumbing Q & A
Did you fail a minor label inspection? |
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| What are minor label permits? |
| Minor labels are inexpensive permits for minor electrical and plumbing, residential and commercial installations. For example; putting in light switches or installing residential water heaters could both be minor label permits. Licensed contractors buy a "lot" of 10 labels of which 10 percent are inspected. Contractors may use the labels for installations anywhere in the state. BCD administers the minor label program. Lots of 10 labels cost $140, including surcharges. |
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| How does the minor label program
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| Contractors buy the labels online, make the installations and document how the labels were used on their online account. The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) selects one installation from every ten labels a contractor uses for inspection. BCD requests an inspection from the building department responsible for the installation address. |
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| How do I order minor label permits? |
| The first step to getting started using minor label permits is to: Once you
have determined that this program is for you, here is a list of the things you will need to set up an online account: - Electrical or Plumbing Contractors License
- Construction Contractors Board (CCB) License
- Visa, Master Card or Discover
- Telephone Number
- Email Address
When you have entered your information you can order your minor labels. - Labels come in lots of 10
- Labels are good for one year from the date of purchase
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| Where do I get the minor label permits from and how do I use them? |
| The minor label permits are processed within two working days and mailed to you from the Oregon Building Codes Division's Salem office. The labels come in lots of ten labels and are
preprinted with important information. There is also a space for you to fill in the job you are performing with the label permit. When you arrive at a job you are using the permit for, fill in the work to be performed on the label and attach the larger portion to the electrical panel or near the installation (if the panel is not there) before work is started. Attach the smaller portion of the label, with the label identification number printed on it, to the work order. Record the installation information in your online account. This is a great way to keep your records up to date. |
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| What about inspections? |
| When ten Minor Label installations have been entered into your online account, one
of the installations will be randomly chosen for inspection by the online system. The local building department responsible for the property address will be notified by the online system to send an inspector out to look at the job. You can check your online account to view your inspection results. Everything is kept track of by the online system and is easy for you to access. Using the online system you can also view a record of all installations, payment and purchasing history, and update your company information. |
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