Gresham, OR Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- Oregon Electrical Specialty Code
- Permits issued by
- City Building Official
- Adopted under
- GRC Article 10.05
- Conflict rule
- GRC provisions control
Summary
Gresham enforces the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code as its local electrical code, so wiring, panel, and other electrical work in the city is permitted and inspected under that state standard through the Building Official.
The Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, as adopted by OAR Chapter 918, as amended or revised by the State of Oregon, and except as modified in this code, is adopted and enforced as part of GRC Article 10.05. (Ord. No. 1756, Amended, 08/20/2015; Ord. No. 1607, Repealed/Replaced, 07/21/2005; Ord. No. 1424, Enacted, 07/17/1997) 10.05.090 Adoption of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code.
(1) The Oregon Residential Specialty Code, as adopted by OAR Chapter 918, as amended or revised by the State of Oregon, and except as modified in this code, is adopted and enforced as part of GRC Article 10.05.
(2) The provisions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, in addition to its individual scoping provisions, shall also apply to demolition of structures, equipment and systems regulated by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code.
(3) Application and Permits: (ORSC 104.2) The building official shall receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the erection, and alteration, demolition and moving of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provision of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code or other local ordinances.
(4) The following shall be regulated by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, except as modified in this code, and enforced as part of GRC Article 10.05:
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
GRC 10.05.080 adopts the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, as amended or revised by the State of Oregon, as part of GRC Article 10.05, the City of Gresham Building Code. Electrical permits are issued, reviewed and inspected by the Building Official under the same Article 10.05 procedures, amendments and appeal rights that apply to structural permits, set out at GRC 10.05.110 through 10.05.130. Where the state electrical code and the Gresham Revised Code conflict, the GRC provisions listed at 10.05.110 prevail.
Violations & Fines
Electrical work performed without a required permit is enforceable by the Building Official under GRC Article 10.05, and the prohibited acts described in ORS 455.450 and 455.453 apply directly under GRC 10.05.125.
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