The 2008 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC) is based on the 2008 edition of the NFPA 70® National Electrical Code® and contains Oregon amendments.

Some significant changes include:

• Egress from working spaces around electrical equipment.
• Multi-wire branch circuit requirements for grouping and handle ties.
• Requirements for GFCI and AFCI protection techniques.
• Lighting and receptacle requirements in dwellings.
• Requirements for raceways in wet locations.
• Weather resistant and tamper resistant receptacles.
• Requirements for electrified truck parking spaces.