NEC Adoptions by State
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Adoption By: State
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2014-06-01
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2016-03-06
Local Jurisdiction
Not adopted by the state. Phoenix and surrounding communities enforcing 2008 NEC.
Adoption By: Local Jurisdiction Not adopted by the state. Phoenix and surrounding communities enforcing 2008 NEC.
NEC:
Exam Code: 2008
Date:
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2017-12-16
State
The State adopts all construction codes through the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC). http://www.bsc.ca.gov/Home.aspx
Adoption By: State The State adopts all construction codes through the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC). http://www.bsc.ca.gov/Home.aspx
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2017-01-01
State
This rule does not include later amendments to or editions of the National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition. The effective date shall be July 1, 2017.
Adoption By: State This rule does not include later amendments to or editions of the National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition. The effective date shall be July 1, 2017.
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-07-01
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2016-10-01
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2016-03-15
State
The 6th Edition (2017) of the Florida Building Code includes the 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code.
Adoption By: State The 6th Edition (2017) of the Florida Building Code includes the 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code.
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2017-12-31
State
Adopted without amendment.
Adoption By: State Adopted without amendment.
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2018-01-01
Adoption By:
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2017-03-27
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-07-01
Local
There is no statewide adoption of the NEC. The state adopted the 2008 NEC statewide effective July 1, 2011 for non-building code jurisdictions.The following local jurisdictions have adopted the 2008 NEC: Bloomington, Danville, Decatur, Glenn Ellyn, Normal, Rock Island, State of Illinois Capital Development, Washington.
Adoption By: Local There is no statewide adoption of the NEC. The state adopted the 2008 NEC statewide effective July 1, 2011 for non-building code jurisdictions.The following local jurisdictions have adopted the 2008 NEC: Bloomington, Danville, Decatur, Glenn Ellyn, Normal, Rock Island, State of Illinois Capital Development, Washington.
NEC: 2008
Exam Code: No Licensing at state level
Date:
State
The state of Indiana adopted the 2008 NEC with amendmends 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 was implemented September 26, 2009.
Adoption By: State The state of Indiana adopted the 2008 NEC with amendmends 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 was implemented September 26, 2009.
NEC: 2008
Exam Code: No Licensing at state level
Date: 2009-09-26
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2015-01-01
Local
There is no statewide adoption of the NEC in Kansas. 2008 NEC was adopted by the state for state-owned buildings, but local jurisdictions can adopt and enforce different codes.
Adoption By: Local There is no statewide adoption of the NEC in Kansas. 2008 NEC was adopted by the state for state-owned buildings, but local jurisdictions can adopt and enforce different codes.
NEC:
Exam Code: No Licensing at state level
Date:
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2014-10-01
State
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 January 1, 2016.
Adoption By: State 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 January 1, 2016.
NEC: 2011
Exam Code: 2011
Date: 2013-01-01
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2014-07-01
State/Local Jurisdiction
Adoption By: State/Local Jurisdiction
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2015-01-01
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-01-01
State
State of Michigan The State of Michigan Department of LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes adopted the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) with an effective date of June 18, 2015. This code adoption affects commercial & three and larger multi-family structures in the state. There are also several state-specific amendments.
Adoption By: State State of Michigan The State of Michigan Department of LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes adopted the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) with an effective date of June 18, 2015. This code adoption affects commercial & three and larger multi-family structures in the state. There are also several state-specific amendments.
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2015-06-18
State
The 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) was adopted by the Minnesota Board of Electricity with an effective date of July 1, 2017.
Adoption By: State The 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) was adopted by the Minnesota Board of Electricity with an effective date of July 1, 2017.
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-07-01
Adoption By:
NEC: Local Jurisdiction, Except Building Codes in five Coastal Counties
Exam Code: No Licensing at state level
Date: 2005
Local Adoption
The State of Missouri is a local adoption state. However, the City of St. Louis adopted the 2011 NEC without amendment on February 3, 2011.
Adoption By: Local Adoption The State of Missouri is a local adoption state. However, the City of St. Louis adopted the 2011 NEC without amendment on February 3, 2011.
NEC: 2005
Exam Code: No Licensing at state level
Date:
State
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
Adoption By: State 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
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2014-10-23
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-05-01
Local Jurisdiction
Nevada does not adopt or enforce building codes by state law.
Adoption By: Local Jurisdiction Nevada does not adopt or enforce building codes by state law.
NEC: 2011
Exam Code: 2011
Date:
State
The 2014 NEC will be adopted on 1-1-2015. This adoption date coincides with a new Ruling of the State Electrical Board (RSA 319-C:6-c) to require all licensed Electricians to acquire all Continuing Education hours (15) relating to the 2014 NEC before January 1, 2015.
Adoption By: State The 2014 NEC will be adopted on 1-1-2015. This adoption date coincides with a new Ruling of the State Electrical Board (RSA 319-C:6-c) to require all licensed Electricians to acquire all Continuing Education hours (15) relating to the 2014 NEC before January 1, 2015.
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2015-01-01
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2015-09-21
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2017-11-15
New York City
Adoption By: New York City
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: No Licensing at state level
Date: 2016-10-03
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2016-04-01
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-03-14
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-05-26
State Adoption – But Local adoption is allowed
Adoption By: State Adoption – But Local adoption is allowed
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2015-09-30
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-10-01
State
2009 ICC Codes NEC by reference in IBC.
Adoption By: State 2009 ICC Codes NEC by reference in IBC.
NEC: 2008
Exam Code: No Licensing at state level
Date:
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2014-07-01
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-07-01
State, Except for 34 Local Jurisdictions
Adoption By: State, Except for 34 Local Jurisdictions
NEC: 2008
Exam Code: 2008
Date: 2009-01-28
State Adoption – But Local Jurisdictions May Amend
Adoption By: State Adoption – But Local Jurisdictions May Amend
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-09-15
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2014
Exam Code: 2014
Date: 2016-07-01
State
The Code can be viewed online at: http://firesafety.vermont.gov/Standards
Adoption By: State The Code can be viewed online at: http://firesafety.vermont.gov/Standards
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-10-01
State
The effective date of the 2012 Virginia Codes is July 14, 2014. This includes the 2011 National Electrical Code. Code sections under petition may be suspended as necessary until resolution.
Adoption By: State The effective date of the 2012 Virginia Codes is July 14, 2014. This includes the 2011 National Electrical Code. Code sections under petition may be suspended as necessary until resolution.
NEC: 2011
Exam Code: 2011
Date: 2014-07-14
State
The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-46B is available electronically from the Washington State Labor and Industries website: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Electrical
Adoption By: State The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-46B is available electronically from the Washington State Labor and Industries website: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Electrical
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-07-01
State
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.
Adoption By: State 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.
NEC: 2011
Exam Code: 2011
Date: 2013-12-01
State
Adoption By: State
NEC: 2017
Exam Code: 2017
Date: 2017-07-01