Oregon Limited Renewable Energy (CLR) Contractor License

A Limited Renewable Energy (CLR) Contractor must employ at least one full-time Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician (SIG).

The Limited Renewable Energy (CLR) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

• Renewable energy electrical installations limited to:
  • 25 kva
  • 600 volts
• Make and supervise sign installation if the contractor is a sole proprietor and is licensed as a:
  • Limited Journeyman
  • General Supervising Electrician (S) or
  • General Journeyman Electrician (J)

The Limited Renewable Energy (CLR) Contractor License DOES NOT allow you to do the following work:

• Exceed the scope of work of the Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician (SIG)

How to Get the Limited Renewable Energy (CLR) Contractor’s License in Oregon?

1. Fill out the Limited Renewable Energy (CLR) License Application Form
2. Provide the company’s Construction Contractors Board number and expiration date:
   • According to OAR 918-030-0015, businesses registered with the Building Codes Division (BCD) and applying for a business license must show an active license with the Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
   • If the business/company is exempt from CCB licensure, the applicant must attach a letter with the application packet explaining the reason for the exemption
3. Register the company’s name with Oregon’s Secretary of State
4. Designate a Signing Supervisor:
   • Refer to BCD’s chart for more information on the options for designating a Signing Supervisor for each license
   • If the business’ designated signing supervisor is a Qualified Person (QP), verify QP’s experience for business licenses
5. Submit a complete packet including all the previous documents by mail or fax (do not email the application packet) to:
   Oregon Building Codes Division
   P.O. Box 14470
   Salem, OR 97309-0404
   Fax: 503-378-2322