Implementation of the National Electrical Code
NEMA Field Representatives
June 1, 2016
State
Alabama
Adoption By
Promulgating Agency
Yes
State of Alabama Building
Commission / Alabama Energy
& Residential Codes Board
No
Notes
The Office of the State Fire
Marshal adopts the International
Building Code, International Fire
Code, International Mechanical
Code,. The State legislature
adopts the Uniform Plumbing
Code and the National Electrical
Code.
11/9/12
The State of Alaska adopted the 2011 NEC per Tim McClintock of
NFPA. There is little enforcement as there are only 3 inspectors
covering the entire state outside of Anchorage, Fairbanks, and
Juneau. The state Division of Labor Standards and Safety
enforces the electrical codes; The Mechanical Inspection Section
has jurisdiction over the electrical inspection and adoption process.
http://labor.state.ak.us/lss/home.htm
The electrical code may be found at:
http://touchngo.com/lglcntr/akstats/AAC/Title08/Chapter070.htm
No State Adoption See
select jurisdictions below
None Currently
10/20/14
Not adopted by the state. Most major jurisdictions including
Phoenix and Tucson communities are enforcing the 2011 NEC
State
2014
Adopted - 10/15/2014
Implemented- 11/15/14
Arkansas Department of Labor
10421 West Markham Little
Rock, Arkansas 72205
11/17/14
The State of Arkansas Electrical Board voted to adopt the 2014
NEC without amendment. A public hearing has been scheduled for
May 20, 2014 in Little Rock. FYI - the HBA has begun to make
waves to oppose the normal AFCI/GFCI expansions. Update 6/27/14 Legislative Hearing was scheduled for August 13, 2014 in
Little Rock.
State
CA does not
use the IRC for
electrical or
2012 IRC is
energy. The
The 2011 NEC was
effective as of 2011 NEC is
adopted in January 2013 January 1,
used for all
and is effective as of
2014 (structural electrical
January 1, 2014
only)
requirements;
CA Title 24
Part 6 is used
for energy.
Tha California Building
Standards Commission adopts
codes. Several State agencies
have input and can recommend
modifications only to the portion
of the codes covered by that
agency.
1/31/14
The State adopts all construction codes through the California
Building Standards Commission (CBSC). Input is received from
several state agencies with involvement in construction: Division of
the State Architect (DSA - schools & accessibility), Office of
Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD - hospitals &
clinics), Housing and Community Development (HCD - all
residential) and the State Fire Marshal (SFM - broad range of
occupancies). Each of these agencies might change the code only
for those structures under its jurisdiction. Local jurisdictions enforce
the adopted codes and may not alter the California codes without
approval from the CBSC based on local geographic, climactic, or
geologic conditions. http://www.bsc.ca.gov/default.htm
Colorado Electrical Board
1560 Broadway, Suite 1500,
Denver, CO 80202
6/27/14
The State of Colorado Adopted the 2014 NEC without amendments
with an effective date of July 1, 2014.
Arizona
Local Jurisdiction
Colorado
IRC Part VIII
6/7/16
State
State
California
IRC Edition
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
Alabama does not have statewide adoption of the NEC except for
State Buildings, Schools, Hotels, & Motion Picture Studios. The
2015 IRC goes into effect on October 1, 2016 and applies
statewide to residential construction only.
Alaska
Arkansas
City
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
State
2014
Adopted - 5/31/2016
Implemented - 7/1/2016
2015
2011: Adopted on
10/16/2011, Implemented No
on 10/16/2012
2014
Adopted - 3/24/14
Implemented - 7/1/14
2000
Local Adoption Not Adopted
State
Adoption By
Connecticut
State
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
State
D.C.
State
Georgia
State
Hawaii
Local Counties
City
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
2011 NEC adopted
2/28/14
IRC Edition
IRC Part VIII
Yes 2009
Yes
2014
Adopted -3/11/2016
Yes
Implemented - 3/11/2016
2011 NEC March 26,
2014
2011
Adopted - 1/5/2015
Implemented - 7/1/2015
2014
Adopted 11/5/2014
Implemented - 1/1/2015
The State adopted the
Honolulu/Ohau 2008 NEC 0n April 16,
2010.
Yes 2012
2012
No
No
Yes
2012
No
2009 IRC
The electrical
provisions are
not adopted.
Promulgating Agency
DAS-Office of the State Building
Inspector
165 Capitol Avenue, Room 265
Hartford, CT 06106
Telephone: 860-713-5900
Fax: 860-713-7410
State Fire Prevention
Commission
1463 Chestnut Grove Rd.
Dover, De. 19904
Phone: (302)739-3160
Construction Codes
Coordinating Board
Department of Consumer and
Regulatory Affairs
1100 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 442-4400
Florida Building Commission
Department of Business and
Professional Regulation
Building Codes and Standards
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399 Phone:
850-487-1824 Electrical
Contact: Joe Bigelow: 850-7171829
State Codes Advisory Board
Depart. of Community Affairs
60 Executive Park South, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2231
404-679-3118
www.dca.state.ga.us
Ted Miltiades, Office Director
Max Rietschier, Building Codes
Consultant
Hawaii Building Code Council
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
Notes
3/6/14
The Office of the State Building Inspector is currently in the next
review cycle to include the 2014 NEC and all I codes (2012) see list
http://www.ct.gov/dcs/cwp/view.asp?a=4447&q=522970&dcsNav=|
3/15/16
The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission has officially
adopted the 2014 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 as part of the
Commission's Statutory Authority for 16 Delaware Code S. 6604.
http://statefirecommission.delaware.gov/pdfs/2015proposedchange
s/701%20Admin%20and%20Enforcement%20Update.pdf
4/20/14
The 2013 Construction Codes are based on the 2012 model codes
published by the International Code Council (ICC), and the 2011
National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), with amendments to reflect unique District
policies and characteristics 2012 IECC and 2012 IGCC were also
adopted on the same date
http://dcra.dc.gov/page/district-columbia-construction-codes
5/24/16
The 2011 NEC was adopted on January 5, 2015 with the 5th
Edition of the Florida Building Code. The effective date is July 1,
2015. The NEC is adopted in Florida with no state amendments.
The 2014 NEC is expected to go into effect on December 31, 2017.
1/12/16
The 2014 NEC was adopted on November 5, 2014 with the 2012 ICodes. The effective date is January 1, 2015. The 2014 NEC is
adopted in Georgia with no state amendments.
10/20/14
The State Building Code Council is currently (as of October 2014)
considering adoption of the 2014 NEC. If approved, Hawaii would
skip the 2011 NEC.
State
Idaho
Iowa
Adoption By
State and Local
Jurisdiction
State
City
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
2014 NEC was adopted
by State legislature on
1/25/2014, effective July
1, 2014.
2014
Adoption - 6/25/14
Implemented - 1/1/15
IRC Edition
IRC Part VIII
Promulgating Agency
Yes
No. The
electrical must
comply with the
Idaho Electrical
Code, based
on the NEC.
The Idaho Building Bureau,
through various Boards,
recommends codes and
amendments to the legislature.
The codes are passed by the
legislature and signed by the
Governor.
2012
State Fire Marshall Division
215 East 7th Street, Des
Moines, Iowa 50319
2003
Indiana Department of Home
Land Security
402 West Washington St.,
Room E-241
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
Notes
10/20/14
Adopted 2008 NEC on august 15 1, 2007 with state amendments
and began implementation on July 1, 2008. In 2012, the
legislature rejected the 2011 NEC. On Jan. 25, 2014, the
legislature approved the adoption of the 2014 NEC with State
amendments, to be effective July 1, 2014. The State will skip the
2011 NEC edition.
http://dbs.idaho.gov/electrical/nec.html
1/7/15
6/25/14 - UPDATE - The Iowa EEB voted to eliminate the 210.12
(B) & 406. 4(D)(4)Replacement OBC AFCI from the code due to
being new and unreliable. Also, retained several GFCI
amendments from the 2011 NEC. There is a public hearing
scheduled for August 12, 2014 in Des Moines. The tentative
effective date is 1/1/15.
6/4/15
The state of Indiana adopted the 2008 NEC with amendments by
deleting any requirements for Tamper Resistant and by deleting
AFCI. However, Indiana has not adopted the latest edition of the
IRC even though proposals have been sent to the Residential
Committee. The 2008 NEC adoption will be implemented
September 26, 2009. NFPA 72 2010 Edition was adopted 11/14.
No committee was present when the state did the adoption.
Indiana
State
2008
A -August 2009
I - 9/26/2009
Illinois
Local
No State Adoption See
select jurisdictions below
None Currently
11/21/09
Kansas
Local
No State Adoption See
2003
select jurisdictions below
None Currently
4/13/10
See Local Adoption below
State
2014 NEC
Adopted - 4/9/14 Effective 2012
- 10/1/14
Yes
Office of Housing, Buildings and
Construction
101 Sea Hero Rd. Suite 100
Frankfurt, Kentucky 40601
6/26/14
The State of Kentucky 2014 NEC review committee is in the cost
analysis impact stage. No known opposition at this time for
adoption. UPDATE: As of 2/20/14 the KY Dept of Housing, Building
& Construction Board voted to move forward with the adoption of
the 2014 NEC unamended. The tentative adoption date will be
sometime in10/14.
No
Uniform Construction Code
Council, Louisiana State, Mark
Joiner, Administrator 7979
Independence Blvd. Suite 106
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Telephone: (225) 922-0817
Fax: (225) 922-2065
5/24/16
The 2011 NEC was adopted on 12/28/12 with an effective date of
1/1/13. The 2012 IRC went into effect on January 1, 2014. The
2014 is expected to be adopted on July 1, 2017.
Kentucky
Louisiana
State
2011
Adopted - 12/28/12
Implemented - 1/1/13
2012
Yes
State
Maine
Maryland
Adoption By
State
State and Local
Jurisdiction
City
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
2014 NEC adopted
7/18/2014
2014 NEC adopted
1/1/2016 COMAR
29.06.01
IRC Edition
Yes
2015
IRC Part VIII
No
No
Promulgating Agency
Electricians' Examining Board
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035
(207) 624-8457
Office of the State Fire Marshal
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
410-653-8980
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
7/23/14
1/29/16
Notes
On July 18, 2014, The 2014 NEC with several amendments
effectively became the Electric Installation Standards in the State of
Maine. The Maine Office of Licensing and Registration, Electricians
Examining Board recently amended and approved to the
standards, which replaces the reference to 2011 National Electrical
Code (NEC®) with a reference to the 2014 NEC®. The 2014NEC®,
with six technical amendments can be viewed @
http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electrici
ans/index.html The State Inspectors Office as of July 1, 2014 is
using the 2014 NEC rules for installations
http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/02/318/318c120.doc
This adoption is for State Buildings and those jurisdictions that do
not have local adoption. Maryland Building Performance Standard
COMAR 05.02.07 (Building and Energy) State Fire Prevention
Code COMAR 29.06.01 adopted by the Fire Marshals office
Counties may adopt State Code and amend within counties (See
Below for County Adoption)The State of Maryland has adopted the
2014 National Electrical Code (NEC). The promulgation of the NEC
was through the State Police/Fire Marshall’s office and the
Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission. The NEC as
referenced in the adoption of NFPA 1 as of January 1.,2016
A link to all Codes that make up the Maryland Building Performance
Standards (MBPS):
http://mdcodes2.umbc.edu/files/2016,%20MPC%20code%20listing,
%20State%20Buildings.pdf
Massachusetts
State
2014 NEC
Adopted -December 2013 Yes
Implemented - 1/1/2014
No
Division of Fire Safety
P.O. Box 1025
State Road
Stow MA 01775
(978) 567-3375
1/11/14
On January 1, 2014 the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC®)
became the basis for the 2014 Massachusetts Electrical Code.
Massachusetts amendments are available for download at:
http://www.lawlib.state.ma.us/source/mass/cmr/cmrtext/527CMR12.
pdf
State
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Adoption By
City
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
State
2014 NEC
Adopted - April 23, 2015
Implemented - 6/3/15 MI
Residential Code
Effective Date 2/6/16
State
2014 NEC
Adopted - 6/2014
Implemented - July 1,
2014
State BCC: for
State-Owned
Buildings Only &
Local Adoption
Local Adoption
State
State
No State Adoption:
See select jurisdictions
below
2005
2014 NEC - effective
10/23/14
2014 NEC - Effective
date of April 9, 2014
IRC Edition
2015
2012
Locally
Adopted
IRC Part VIII
Promulgating Agency
Yes
Bureau of Construction Codes
P.O. Box 30254
Lansing, MI 48909
Not Adopted
Department of Labor and
Industry
443 Lafayette Road N.
St. Paul, MN 55155-4307
Locally
Adopted
State Building Code
Commission
Jackson, MS
2000
Yes
2003
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
Notes
1/12/16
Michigan's Gov. Rick Snyder selected a residential code review
committee with only one person (contractor rep) to be on the
committee along with several state electrical inspectors. The
meeting are scheduled to begin late August 2013 and go through
October. No timeline set for adoption. 1/2/14 2014 NEC
Commercial Code review committee members have recently
received invitations to sit on the committee. No dates have been
set at this time. Will update with more information as it's received.
11/18/14 the State adopted the 2015 Michigan Building Code
(Commercial structures only) with an effective date October 9,
2014.The Michigan Residential Code (MRC) will become effective
2/6/16 for one & Two Family Dwellings. Arc-Fault's were eliminated
from one-two Family dwellings. for three family and larger ArcFault remain in commercial code.
11/17/14
The 2011 NEC was adopted on 6/16/2011 with an effective date of
August 26, 2011. No amendments. 1/17/14- It appears that MN is
close to have completed their public comment period. The
anticipated effective date will be 7/1/14. No amendments. 6/27/14 It
has been confirmed the Governor signed the rule into law with an
effective date 7/1/14.
10/27/15
9/6/11
No. The
electrical
sections are
deleted in their
entirety.
Codes are adopted and
amended through rule by the
Montana Department of Labor &
Industry, Building Standards
Division.
Not Adopted
State Electrical Board, 800 S 13
Street, Ste. 109
PO Box 95066
Lincoln, NE 68509-5066
10/20/14
4/13/14
Senate Bill 2378, which amends Title 17, Chapter 2 of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, has been signed into law and takes
effect on August 1, 2014.
(a) One (1) of the last three (3) adopted editions of the
International Building Code (IBC).
(b) One (1) of the last three (3) adopted editions of the
International Residential Code (IRC).
(c) Other codes addressing matters such as electrical, plumbing,
mechanical, fire and fuel gas, and any specific appendix or
appendices as adopted and amended by the Mississippi Building
Codes Council. As of October 2015, 1/3 of all cities and 1/2 of all
counties have opted-out of the building code law.
The State of Missouri is a local adoption state. However, the City of
St. Louis adopted the 2011 NEC without amendment. St. Louis
County is in the progress of reviewing the 2011 NEC. Adoption
date TBD.
The State of Montana adopted the 2014 NEC without significant
amendment. Cities and counties have 90 days from October 23,
2014 to adopt the 2014 NEC as adopted by the State. Cities and
counties are not permitted to amend the NEC as adopted by the
State. http://mt.gov/dli/bsd/bc/rules.asp
The Governor signed the 2011 NEC into law with an effective date
of August 27, 2011. On 1/27/14 State of Nebraska held a legislative
hearing on the adoption of the 2014 NEC. From information
received there was no opposition present at the hearing. The
adoption date was pushed up to 4/9/14 - With no amendments.
State
Adoption By
Nevada
Local Jurisdiction
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
State
State
State
State
State
City
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
IRC Edition
IRC Part VIII
2011 NEC
None Currently
2014 NEC
Adopted - August 1, 2015
Yes
Implemented - January 1,
2015
2014
Adopted - September 21,
2015
six
Yes
month grace period
March 21, 2016
2014 NEC, effective
8/1/14
Yes
2015 IRC/IBC 2014NEC
adopted April 6, 2016
transition period
October 6. 2016 for use Yes
of
2009 IRC/IBC 2008 NEC
2014
Adopted - 12/15/2015
Implemented - 4/1/2016
Promulgating Agency
2009
No
No
New Hampshire State Building
Code Review Board
Commissioner’s Office
Department of Safety
33 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305
New Jersey Department of
Community Affairs
Division of Codes and
Standards
101 South Broad Street
PO Box 800
Trenton, NJ 08625-0800
609-292-6420
No. electrical is
per the NM
The Construction Industries
Electrical
Division of the Regulations and
Code, based
Licensing Department
on the 2011
NEC
New York State
Department of State
Division of Code Enforcement
and Administration
One Commerce Plaza
Yes
99 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12231
(518) 474-4073
No
NC Building Code Council,
Department of Insurance, 322
Chapanoke Road, Suite 200,
Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-6615880, ext. 254
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
Notes
10/20/14
Nevada does not adopt or enforce building codes by state law.
Local jurisdictions are responsible for their own code adoptions. All
jurisdictions in NV are currently on the 2011 NEC
1/26/16
The New Hampshire State Building Code Review Board is
responsible for reviewing and updating the New Hampshire
building code and to hear appeals of variances or exceptions to the
state fire code that have been granted or denied by the State Fire
Marshal, and appeals of a decision of the State Fire Marshal in
enforcing provisions of the State Building Code. (See RSA 155A:11, I). The 2014 NEC was officially adopted/ratified on August
1,2014
1/13/16
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of
Codes and Standards has completed the Electrical Sub Code
review process. Effective September, 21, 2015, the 2014 National
Electrical Code with amendments became the electrical standard
for all new electrical installations in the state.
10/20/14
http://www.rld.state.nm.us/cid/rules-and-law.htm
5/23/16
The State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council voted to
accept the 2015 I-Codes and by reference the 2014 NEC on March
9, 2016.
There will be a transition period of six months ending October 6,
2016 where building permits may choose which code they will use.
( this does not include the City of New York, see Note below)
6/7/16
The 2014 NEC went to effect on April 1, 2016 with several state
amendments:
http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Engineering_and_Codes/Documents/
2014%20Edition%20-%20Effective%20April%201%202016.pdf
State
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Adoption By
State
City
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
2014 NEC
Adopted - 3/17/14
Effective date - 9/1/14
IRC Edition
2012
IRC Part VIII
Not Adopted
Promulgating Agency
North Dakota State Electrical
Board
1929 N Washington St., Suite A1
P.O. Box 7335
Bismarck, ND 58507-7335
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
Notes
6/27/14
2011 NEC effective date Sept 1, 2011 1/17/14 The ND State
Electrical Board is anticipated to approve the 2014 NEC at their
January 22, 2014 board meeting. 1/23/14 Update: During the board
meeting on 1/22/14 the board decided to table the 2014 NEC
adoption to discuss further and will call a special meeting in the
coming weeks to finalize. The new possible adoption date appears
to be 1/1/15. 2/15/14 Update: On 2/12/12 the NDSEB voted to
amend the AFCI expansion in kitchen, laundry and dormitories from
their adoption. This was done by the board after the public hearing
and without public input. At this time, the NDSEB is anticipating an
effective date for the 2014 NEC on September 1, 2014.
State
2014 NEC
Adopted - 10/24/14
Implemented - 1/1/15
2014 NEC (Commercial
Bldgs.) Ohio Residential
Code Adopted 12/4/15
Implemented 1/1/16
2015
Department of Commerce
Division of State Fire Marshal
8895 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
1/12/16
2011 NEC (Commercial Bldg. only) Nov 1, 2011 . Residential code
for 1-2 &3 family dwellings was adopted with an effective date of
January 1, 2013. 1/17/14 - The OBBS is in the process of adopting
the 2014 NEC for only commercial buildings. 1/28/14 The adoption
is now in the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) phase . This
committee (CSI) will reach out to local stakeholders to get their
feedback on adoption - which should start to happen sometime this
spring. 3/31/14 - the 2014 NEC adoption (Commercial code only)
process is moving along without amendment. Next step is for the
OBBS to vote and begin the CSI review. On December 4, 2015 the
Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) voted to adopt the Ohio
Residential Code with an effective date of 1/1/2016.
State & Local
2014
Adopted - 6/8/2015
Implemented- 11/1/2015
2009
A - 5/27/11
I - 7/15/11
Yes
Construction Industries Board
2401 NW 23rd, Suite #5
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Main Phone: 405-271-5217
Toll Free: 877-484-4424
5/24/16
The 2014 NEC went into effect on 11/1/2015. The 2015 IRC will go
into effect on November 1, 2016.
The State has
adapted the
regulations in
the current
edition of the
NEC to the
Low-rise
residential
code.
The Building and Construction
Division of the Department of
Consumer & Business Services
adopts construction codes. The
Electrical & Elevator Board
adopts electrical codes except
for residential. The Residential
Structures Board adopts all
residential codes, including
electrical, which is included in
the Oregon Low-Rise
Residential Code.
State
All cities &
counties must 2014 NEC effective
adhere to State 10/1/14
requirements
Oregon does
not adopt the
IRC. The State
has developed
a "Low-rise
residential
code" covering
dwelling
construction up
through 3
floors, including
multi-family
10/20/14
Oregon developed its own "Low-Rise Residential Code" to cover all
dwellings up to 3 stories, including electrical. The electrical
requirements are based on NFPA 70A and have been harmonized
to the 2014 Edition of NFPA 70. The Electrical & Elevator Board
adopts the code by rule.
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/bcd/programs.html
State
Adoption By
City
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
IRC Edition
Pennsylvania
State
2009 ICC Codes NEC by
reference in IBC
Yes
Adopted - 12/10/09
Implemented -1/1/10
Rhode Island
State
2014 NEC
Adopted -7/1/2014
Implemented - 8/1/14
State
2014
Adopted - 8/26/2015
Implemented - 7/1/2016
South Dakota
State
2014 NEC
Adopted - 6/7/14
Implemented - 7/1/14
Local Adoption
Tennessee
State, Except for
30 Local
Jurisdictions
2008
2009
South Carolina
Texas
State Adoption But Local
Jurisdictions May
Amend
Yes
2015
2014
Adopted - 6/30/14
Implemented - 9/1/14
Note: Only for
2009
unincorporated areas of
the state such as outside
the city limits of
municipalities.
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
Notes
IRC Part VIII
Promulgating Agency
Yes
PA Department of Labor &
Industry, Room 1700, 651 Boas
Street, Harrisburg, PA 17121,
717-787-5279
1/26/16
On MAY 20, 2015 the Review and Advisory Council, RAC voted
down all but 17 items of the 1950 changes that were recommended
to be approved. This will leave the Uniform Construction Code
based on the 2009 I-Codes and the 2008 NEC until after the
publication of the next I-Code in 2018
No
Building Code Commission.
One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI
02908, 401-222-2000
1/26/16
There are three technical amendments: 210.25, 230.82 and 230.24
Yes
South Carolina Building Codes
Council , 110 Centerview Drive,
Room 108 Columbia, South
Carolina
Roger Lowe, Administrator
6/7/16
The 2014 NEC / 2015 IRC went into effect on 7/1/2016.
6/27/14
The SD Electrical Board has started the process to adopt the 2014
NEC. This writer will be at there board meeting on January10, 2014
to help the board with the NEC changes. It appears the SD Elec
Board will submit 2014 NEC to Legislature in April with an effective
date of July 1, 2014
7/16/15
Electrical Section Director, Mr. Gary Farley has initiated the code
adoption process. The 2011 edition of the NEC is expected to go
into effect in July 2017.
5/24/16
The Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act requires the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to adopt the
revised National Electrical Code (NEC) as the electrical code for
the state of Texas. The 2017 NEC will be the "minimum standard"
for all electrical work (covered under state law) in Texas when
adopted September 1, 2017. Chapter 1305.201 of the Act provides
municipalities the specific authority to make local amendments to
the 2017 NEC; however, any proposal to amend these standards
should be done in accordance with NEC 90.4 which stipulates that
"the authority having jurisdiction may waive specific requirements in
this Code or permit alternative methods where it is assured that
equivalent objectives can be achieved by establishing and
maintaining effective safety."
No
Yes, in mostly
small
jurisdictions.
No, in larger
jurisdictions
South Dakota Electrical
Commission
308 S. Pierre St.
Pierre, SD 57501
State of Tennessee,
Department of Commerce and
Insurance, Division of Fire
Prevention, Electrical Section,
500 James Robertson Parkway,
Nashville, Tennessee 372430577 Phone: (615) 741-7170
Texas Department of
Licensing & Regulation
P.O. Box 12157
Austin, Texas 78711
State
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Adoption By
State
State
State Adoption
State
State
City
All
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
2011 - adopted 7/1/2012
2014 NEC
Adopted - 7/1/2014
2011
Adopted - 3/14/14
Implemented - 7/14/14
Cities might
have separate
electrical
2014 NEC, effective
ordinances but
7/1/14
must be at least
as stringent as
the State.
2014 NEC
Implemented - 8/1/16
IRC Edition
Yes
Yes
2012
IRC Part VIII
Utah has
adopted the
2009 edition of
the IRC and
amended to
use the 2005
NEC for
dwellings, The
State has
determined that
the IRC will
apply for all
residential
construction,
including
electrical.
Codes are adopted by the Utah
legislature, with the Building
Code Commission holding
hearings and making
recommendations. This is a
change instituted only as of
1/1/2010. Prior to this date, the
Commission had authority to
adopt and implement codes.
No
Department of Public Safety
Division of Fire Safety
1311 U.S. Route 302
Suite 600
Barre, VT 05641-2351
802-479-7561
Yes
VA Board of Housing and
Community Development Main
Street Centre • 600 East Main
Street, Suite 300 • Richmond,
VA 23219 • (804) 371-7000
The electrical
(and plumbing)
chapters of the
IRC are not
The 2012
adopted.
Edition of the
Electrical
IRC is adopted
installations for
throughout the
all structures
State.
are governed
by the State
Electrical
Code.
2015
Promulgating Agency
The State Department of Labor
& Industries adopts and
enforces the electrical code
except in cities with their own
electrical program.
The State Building Code
Council adopts all other
construction codes.
State Fire Marshalls Office
2000 Quarrier St.
Charleston, WV 25305
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
Notes
10/20/14
The State has also adopted the 2009 International Residential
Code (IRC) in its entirety, including the electrical chapters. With the
2009 IRC containing the residential requirements from the 2005
NEC, there is inconsistency in technical requirements, as it has
been determined that the electrical provisions of the IRC apply to
buildings covered under that code. Therefor, a jurisdiction will
enforce the 2011 NEC for apartments, condominium, and other
multi-family dwellings, but revert to the 2005 NEC for one-family
and two-family dwellings. On June 11, 2014, the Utah Uniform
Building Code Commission recommended the adoption of the 2014
NEC to the State Legislature. The Legislature will vote on the
adoption sometime in early 2015 with a possible effective date of
July 1, 2015.
The Utah Building Code web site is
http://www.dopl.utah.gov/programs/ubc/.
7/14/14
The Vermont Electrical Code and Amendments can be viewed
online at:
http://firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/pdf/License%20%
26%20TQP/ELECTRICAL%20RULES%202014%20NONANNOTA
TED.pdf .
1/12/16
The 2011 NEC is included in the adoption of the 2012 Virginia
Uniform Building Code. The code adoption is shown only as NFPA
70 in Chapter 27 of the Virginia UBC, with the NEC edition shown
in the front of the book under administrative. The code update
adoption process is expected to begin in early 2016.
10/20/14
The electrical code is controlled by the State Department of Labor
and Industries/Electrical Section. Adoption of the 2011 NEC was
underway in late 2011, but was suspended until at least early 2012
because of an Executive Order from the Governor suspending all
non-critical rulemaking through 2012. The 2014 NEC was adopted
in September 2013 and is effective as of July 1, 2014. WA
skipped the 2011 NEC edition and went directly from the 2008 NEC
to the 2014 NEC.
http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Electrical/default.asp
http://www.sbcc.wa.gov/sbccindx.html
5/25/16
2008 NEC Expected adoption date is July 1, 2010 without
amendment. The state fire marshal dept. anticipate the 2011 NEC
will be adopted in possibly 2012. Update…It doesn’t appear the
state will adopt the 2011 NEC until 2013. 11/17/14 received word
from WV Fire Marshals office that WV will not adopt the 2014 NEC
until mid year 2016. The 2014 NEC is on track to be adopted on
8/1/16.
State
Adoption By
City
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
IRC Edition
IRC Part VIII
Promulgating Agency
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
Notes
Wisconsin
State
2011 NEC
Adopted - 11/30/13
Implemented - 12/1/13
2009 IRC
Department of Commerce
P O Box 2658
Madison, WI 53701.
1/25/16
AFCI - Receptacle was amended from the 2011 NEC adoption. On
1/30/14 They voted to move it to “ General File.” General File is the
first time the full Legislature has the opportunity to debate and vote
on bills. At this stage, senators consider amendments, which may
be proposed by committees and by individual senators. Many
people consider General File to be the most crucial stage of the
legislative process because it is where most compromises are
reached. It takes a majority vote of the Legislature (25 votes) to
adopt amendments or move a bill from General File to the next
stage of consideration. 5/13/15 UPDATE: The State of Wisconsin
DPSP Rep mentioned the 2012 IBC will be skipped and the
committee will look at the 2015 ICC building code for adoption.
The Electrical code review committee is being assembled to
begin review of the 2014 NEC. However, DSPS staff (Robyn
Zentner) made a comment - suggesting that the electrical
committee look at the 2017 NEC rather than the 2014
NEC....1/25/16...The DPSP is moving from the 2014 NEC to the
2017 edition. The states goal is to adopt the 2017 by July of
2017.
Wyoming
State
2014
Adopted - 2/15/14
Implemented - 7/1/14
Local Adoption
State Fire Marshal's Office
Herschler 1 West
Cheyenne, WY 82002
6/27/14
2014 NEC Unamended. Effective date 7/1/14
2015
Yes
City of Auburn, Development
Services Building, 171 N. Ross
Street, Suite 200, Auburn, AL
36830, Telephone: 334-5013000
1/12/16
Yes
Mike Howell, Building inspection
Department, 201 East Section
Street, Foley, AL 36535,
Telephone: 251-972-6837
1/12/16
For States without
state adoption See selected
jurisdictions
below
Alabama
Local Adoption
Auburn
2014
Baldwin County 2011
2012
Birmingham
2014
2015
No
Decatur
2008
2009
Yes
Department of Planning,
Engineering and Permits, 710
20th Street, North Room 210,
City Hall Birmingham, AL
35203, Telephone: 205-2542271
James Brothers,v401 Leet
Street, Decatur, AL 35602,
Telephone: 256-341-4570
1/12/16
1/12/16
State
Alaska
Adoption By
Local Adoption
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
IRC Edition
IRC Part VIII
Hoover
2014
2015
No
Huntsville
2002
2003
Yes
Jefferson
County
2014
2015
No
Madison
County
2005
2009
Yes
Mobile
2008
2009
Yes
Mobile County
2011
2012
Yes
Montgomery
2014
2003
No
Shelby County
2014
2009
Yes
Tuscaloosa
2008
2006
Yes
2011
Yes, 2000
Edition of the
IRC
City
Anchorage
No
Promulgating Agency
Building Inspection, 2020
Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL
35216, Telephone: 205-4447597
Inspections Department, 320
Fountain Circle, Huntsville, AL
35801, Telephone: 256-4275336
Jefferson County Department of
Building Inspection, Jefferson
County Courthouse, Room
B200, 716 Richard Arrington Jr
Blvd, North Birmingham, AL
35203, Telephone: 205-3255145
Madison County Building
Inspection Department, 266-A
Shields Road Huntsville, AL
35811, Telephone: 256-7462950
Building Inspection, 324 South
University Blvd, Mobile, AL
36633, Telephone: 251-2087421
Ted Montgomery, Mobile
County Inspection Office, 1110
Schillinger Road North, Suite
100, Mobile, AL 36608,
Telephone: 251-208-6230
Dory Brunson, Montgomery
Inspections Dept, 103 North
Perry Street, Montgomery, AL
36104, Telephone: 334-2412080
Building Inspection, 1123
County Services Drive, Pelham,
AL 35124, Telephone: 205-6206650
Inspections Services, 2201
University Blvd., Tuscaloosa,
AL 35401, Telephone: 205-2485110
Anchorage adopts codes
through approval of the elected
officials in the Anchorage
Assembly, upon
recommendation of the Building
Official.
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
Notes
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
10/20/14
Anchorage requires CO detectors in the same locations and power
requirements as for smoke alarms. Development Services
administers the codes. http://www.muni.org/bsd/SiteMap.cfm
State
Adoption By
Arizona
Local Adoption
City
Phoenix and
surrounding
communities
Illinois
Local Counties
Local Adoption
2011 NEC
IRC Edition
Yes, 2006
Edition of the
IRC
IRC Part VIII
Yes, Phoenix
adopts and
enforces the
electrical
provisions of
the IRC
Promulgating Agency
Phoenix adopts construction
codes, including electrical,
through the City Council.
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
Notes
10/20/14
http://phoenix.gov/DEVPRO/bldproc2.html
2011 NEC
Yes, 2000
Edition of the
IRC
Yes, Tucson
adopts and
enforces the
electrical
provisions of
the IRC but
with several
amendments
The building codes in Tucson
are promulgated through
ordinance by the elected
officials of the city.
10/20/14
On June 12, 2007, Tucson adopted the 2005 Edition of the National
Electrical Code®, along with the 2006 Editions of the International
Building Code, International Residential Code, International Energy
Conservation Code, and International Fuel Gas Code. These codes
were adopted by the Mayor and City Council under Ordinance
10417 with an emergency clause, making them effective
immediately.
http://www.tucsonaz.gov/dsd/Codes___Ordinances/codes___ordin
ances.html
Honolulu/Ohau 2008 NEC
Yes, 2003
Edition of the
IRC
No. All
electrical
installations
must conform
to the National
Electrical code.
The city Council and the Mayor
pass ordinances affecting
building codes. The Department
of Planning and Permitting
implement the ordinances.
2/24/12
Enforcement began 1/1/09 for 2008 NEC.
http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/refs/roh/17.htm
http://www.honolulu.gov/refs/roh/ all codes
Tucson
Hawaii
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
Hawaii
(Big Island)
2002
No
2/24/12
Maui
2008
No
2/24/12
Kauai
2008
No
2/24/12
Bloomington
2014 NEC
2012
Yes
2008
2009
Yes
Chicago
N/A
N/A
N/A
Danville
Decatur
Glenn Ellyn
2008
2011
2008
2009
Champaign
Normal
2011
2009
Yes
PACE
Government Center
115 E. Washington St.
Bloomington, IL 61702
Building Safety Division
102
N. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Bureau of Electrical Inspections
Chicago City Hall
121 N. LaSalle Street Rm 107
Chicago, IL 60602
Planning and Zoning
100 E Phoenix Av.
P.O. Box 589
Normal, IL 61761
The County of Hawaii is beginning deliberations to adopt the 2008
NEC as the basis for the new electrical code.
Maui began enforcement of the 2008 NEC in conformance with the
State adoption in the summer of 2010.
Kauai began enforcement of the 2008 NEC in conformance with
the State adoption in the summer of 2010.
7/14/14
The City is in the process of adopting the 2014 NEC. The adoption
is in the process to be submitted to city council for approval with an
anticipated effective date of March 1, 2014. There only (2)
amendments; the exception of the GFCI for Sump Pumps and
Garage Doors.
1/28/14
The city also enforces the 2012 IECC
11/21/09
11/21/09
1/28/14
11/21/09
Adopted 2008 NEC January 1, 2008 - Jeff
1/17/14
Adopted 2011 NEC - Don
Adopted 2008 NEC April 1, 2008 - Jeff
State
Adoption By
City
Pekin
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
2008
Peoria
2008
Rock Island
2008
Sangamon
County
2005
Springfield
2008
State of Illinois
Capital
2008
Development
Washington 2011
West Chicago 2008
Kansas
Local Adoption
El Dorado
2011
IRC Edition
IRC Part VIII
Promulgating Agency
2006
Yes
Building Division
Fulton Street
Peoria, IL 61602
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
1/28/14
456
1/17/14
11/21/09
2006
2003
Yes
Building & Zoning Department
Rm 304 Municipal Center West
Springfield, IL 62701
1/29/14
11/21/09
Adopted 2008 NEC January 1, 2008 - Jeff
2006
2009
1/29/14
1/29/14
2012 Energy Code
2006
1/29/14
4/6/14
2014
Statewide
Maryland
Local Adoption
Sedgwick
County
2014
Augusta
Auburn
Bangor
Portland
2014
2014
2014
2014
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
7/22/14
7/22/14
7/22/14
7/22/14
2005
Yes
No
7/22/14
2011
2012
no
7/22/14
2011
2012
No
7/22/14
2014
2012
No
7/22/14
2011
2009
2012
2011
2011
2012
2012
No
COMAR
05.02.07
No
No
7/22/14
2011
Charles County 2011
2012
No
7/22/14
2008
2012
No
7/22/14
Fredrick County 2011
2012
No
7/22/14
Gaithersburg 2005
Garrett County 2011
Yes
2012
No
No
7/22/14
7/22/14
Hartford County 2014
2012
No
7/22/14
Howard County 2011
2012
No
7/22/14
Allegany
County
Anne Arundel
County
Baltimore City
Baltimore
County
Calvert County
Caroline
County
Carroll County
Cecil County
Dorchester
County
The City of Peoria has just started to adopt the 2014 NEC. The
City will be skipping the 2011 NEC and going to the 2014 NEC. No
effective date has been mentioned at this time.
2008 NEC set for adoption January 1, 2009 - Jeff
1/29/14
Wichita
Maine
Notes
4/6/15
Eldorado Amendments- Interior nonmetallic sheathed cable shall be secured by
insulated fasteners, insulated staples, cable ties or straps.
GFCI protection is not required for a sump pump or sewage ejector pump if
connected to a single receptacle supplied by a dedicated branch circuit. AFCI Bedrooms only.
AFCI protection is required at dwelling unit bedrooms only.
Statewide adoption of I-Codes Dec 1, 2010
Statewide adoption of I-Codes Dec 1, 2010
Statewide adoption of I-Codes Dec 1, 2010
Statewide adoption of I-Codes Dec 1, 2010
2014 NEC June 1, 2014
7/22/14
7/22/14
7/22/14
2014 NEC June 1, 2014
State
Mississippi
Missouri
Adoption By
Local Adoption
Local Adoption
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
7/22/14
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
2008
IRC Edition
2009
IRC Part VIII
No
2008
2012
No
7/22/14
2002
2012
No
7/22/14
2011
2012
No
7/22/14
2005
2009
No
7/22/14
Yes
No
7/22/14
2012
No
7/22/14
2005
Yes
No
7/22/14
2003 IBC 2003 IRC
2009
No
7/22/14
Bay St. Louis
2011
2012
Yes
Biloxi
2014
2012
Yes
Gulfport
2011
2012
Yes
Hattiesburg
2008
2006
Yes
Jackson
2005
2003
Yes
Meridian
2014
2012
Yes
Natchez
2002
2003
Yes
Tupelo
2011
2012
Yes
Vicksburg
2008
2009
Yes
ST. Louis
2011 - Adopted 2/3/11
2009
12/29/15
Troy
2008 NEC
2009
12/29/15
City
Kent County
Montgomery
County
Prince
George's
County
Queen Anne's
County
St Mary's
County
Somerset
County
Talbot County
Washington
County
Wicomico
County
General Reference to
NFPA 70
2008
Promulgating Agency
Charles Oliver, 688 Hwy 90,
Bay St Louis, MS 39520,
Telephone: 228-469-0531
Jerry Creel, 676 Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Biloxi, MS
39533, Telephone: 228-4356270
Gary Anderson, 1410 24th
Avenue, Room 114, Gulfport,
MS 39501, Telephone: 228-8685715
Bill Rodgers, PO Box 1898,
Hattiesburg, MS 39403,
Telephone: 601-554-1008
Ken Taylor, PO Box 17,
Jackson, MS 39205, Telephone:
601-960-1160
Ricky Joe Shirley, P.O. Box
1430, Meridian, MS 39302,
Telephone: 601-485-1900
Jerry Rouss, PO Box 1185,
Natchez, MS 39121, Telephone:
601-445-7519
David Wammack, P.O. Box
1485, Tupelo, MS 38802,
Telephone: 662-841-6510
Victor Gray Lewis, 819 South
Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180,
Telephone: 601-634-4528
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
Notes
Effective January 27, 2004 with Amendments
State
Nevada
IRC Edition
St. Charles
2008 NEC
2009
12/29/15
Independence
2011 NEC
2012
12/29/15
Harrisonville
2011 NEC
2012
12/29/15
Kansas City
2011 NEC
2012
12/29/15
Springfield
2011 NEC
2012
12/29/15
Jefferson City
2008 NEC
2009
12/29/15
Columbia
2005 NEC
2006
12/29/15
Rolla
1999 NEC
2006
12/29/15
2011
Yes
Yes
Reno City council approves the
recommendations of the
building department.
1/31/14
The cities in the Reno/Sparks area adopted the 2011 NEC in July
of 2013. http://www.cityofreno.com/Index.aspx?page=161
Washoe County 2011
Yes
Yes
The County Department of
Building and Safety adopts
codes with the approval of the
County Commissioners.
1/31/14
The county around the Reno area adopted the 2011 NEC in July of
2013.
http://www.co.washoe.nv.us/bldgsafety/codes_index.html~printme=
on?PHPSESSID=2b4d9031be4f7acb197e36fc4ef4e296
2011
Yes
Seven jurisdictions cooperate
on the Southern Nevada
No. The
Building Codes: Clark County,
electrical
Las Vegas, North Las Vegas,
sections were
Henderson, Boulder City,
deleted in their
Mesquite, and Pahrump. Each
entirety
jurisdiction adopts the codes
independently.
1/31/14
The Southern Nevada Electrical Code is based on the 2011 NEC.
Includes Las Vegas and Clark County.
http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/files/NEC.pdf
http://www.co.clark.nv.us/Development_services/codes_bldg.htm
2008
New York City Adopted - 6/27/11
Implemented - 7/1/11
No
No
7/8/11
The complete text and legislative details of the new code is
available on the NYC City Council Website:
http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=652691&G
UID=68F282D0-4A31-852E-D01BE5218E93&Option=Search=
Adoption By
Local Adoption
City
Reno/Sparks
Las Vegas
Clark County
New York
Local Adoption
Oklahoma
Local Adoption
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
IRC Part VIII
Alva
2011
2009
Yes
Edmond
2011
2009
Yes
Promulgating Agency
Department of Buildings
Randy Goucher, 415 4th Street,
Alva, OK 73717, Telephone:
580-327-1340
Charlie Butler, 10 S. Little Ave,
Edmond, OK 73084,
Telephone: 405-359-4790
1/12/16
1/12/16
Notes
State
Tennessee
Adoption By
Local Adoption
Date Last
Change
Made
to Report
City
NEC Edition Plus
Adoption /
Implementation Date
IRC Edition
IRC Part VIII
Promulgating Agency
Enid
2011
2009
Yes
Angela Rasmuson, 401 West
Owen K. Garriott Road, Enid, OK
73702, Telephone: 580-616-7221
1/12/16
Lawton
2011
2009
Yes
Douglas Wellhouse, 212 SW 9th
Street, Lawton, OK 73501,
Telephone: 580-581-3360
1/12/16
Oklahoma City 2008
2009
No
Johnny Nubine, 420 W. Main
Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73102,
Telephone: 405-297-2948
1/12/16
Stillwater
2011
2009
Yes
Tulsa
2011
2009
Yes
Chattanooga
2011
2012
No
Knoxville
2011
2012
No
Franklin
2011
2012
Yes
Memphis
2008
2012
No
Murfreesboro 2008
2012
Yes
2012
Yes
Nashville
2011
Building Safety Division, 723 S.
Lewis Street, Stillwater, OK
74076, Telephone: 405-7428218
Paul Enix, Building Inspections,
175 E. 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK
74103, Telephone: 918-5969495
David Martin, Division of
Inspection, 101 E. 11th Street,
Suite 200, Chattanooga, TN
37402 , Telephone: 423-6435800
Department of Development,
Inspections Bureau, 400 Main
Street, Room 505, Knoxville, TN
37901, Telephone: 865-2152999
Allen Lewis, Codes
Administration, 109 Third
Avenue, Suite 110, Franklin, TN
37064, Telephone: 615-7947012
Chief Electrical Inspector, 6365
Mullins Station Road, Memphis,
TN 38134, Telephone: 901-2228438
Gary Whitaker, 111 West Vine
Street, Murfreesboro, TN
37130, Telephone: 615-8933750
Terry Cobb, Department of
Codes and Building Safety, 800
2nd Avenue South, Nashville,
TN 37216, Telephone: 615-8626530
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
1/12/16
Notes