All electrical work must be designed and installed in accordance with the State of Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, any other relevant Specialty Codes, Title 26 and this Chapter.  Permits and inspections are required for all work except as specifically exempted by this Title.

Existing electrical work that was lawfully in place in Portland on January 1, 2008, or that was constructed or relocated under a valid permit after that date is considered an existing nonconforming condition as provided in this Title.

In addition to the requirements specified in the relevant Specialty Codes and Title 26, the following specific requirements apply to electrical installations for moorages, marinas and floating structures.

1. A.  Transformer pads may not be located closer than either eight feet to combustible surfaces and two feet to noncombustible surfaces.
2. B.  Overhead power drops must be installed and maintained a minimum of 14 feet above walking surfaces and/or the ordinary high-water line.
3. C.  Electrical installations within two feet of the water will be considered to be in a wet environment, except that installations inside a structure and not exposed to the water may be considered to be in a dry environment.