NEC® Adoption List
 
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  • Alabama
    Alabama adopted the 2005 NEC, effective in January 2005. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in August 2007.
  • Alaska
    The state of Alaska adopted the 2005 Edition of the National Electrical Code on January 1, 2006, with enforcement beginning on the adoption date.
  • Arizona
    In Arizona, the National Electrical Code is adopted at local levels.
  • Arkansas
    Arkansas has adopted the 2008 NEC to go into effect June 1, 2008 with no amendments.
  • California
    California adopted the 1999 NEC in May 2000. The next projected adoption is the 2002 NEC in August 2005.
  • Colorado
    Colorado adopted the 2005 NEC, effective July 1, 2005. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in August 2008.
  • Connecticut
    On October 25, 2005 the State of Connecticut Legislative Regulation Review Committee approved the 2005 State Building Code. The effective date of the code is December 31, 2005. The 2005 State Building Code is comprised of the following documents:

    2003 International Building Code
    2003 International Residential Code (re-adopted with changes)
    2003 International Existing Building Code
    2003 International Mechanical Code
    2003 International Plumbing Code
    2003 International Energy Conservation Code (re-adopted with changes)
    ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
    2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA-70)
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  • Delaware
    Delaware adopted the 2002 NEC in July 2003. The next projected adoption is the 2005 NEC in July of 2006.
  • Washington DC
    Washington DC adopted the 2002 NEC in October 2004. There is no indication when DC will adopt the 2005 NEC.
  • Florida
    Florida adopted the 2002 NEC in July 2003. The next projected adoption is the 2005 NEC in July of 2006.
  • Georgia
    Georgia adopted the 2005 NEC, effective January 2006. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in January of 2008.
  • Hawaii
    Hawaii adopted the 2002 NEC in November 2002. There is no indication when Hawaii will adopt the 2005 NEC.
  • Idaho
    Idaho adopted the 2005 NEC in July 2005. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in July 2008.
  • Illinois
    In Illinois there is no state-wide code adoption.
    The following local jurisdictions have adoped the 2008 National Electrical Code:
    Bloomington, IL effective April 1, 2008
    Normal, IL effective April 1, 2008
    Jacksonville, IL effective January 1, 2008
    Pekin, IL effective August 1, 2008
    Washington, IL effective April 1, 2008
  • Indiana
    Indiana adopted the 2005 NEC in November of 2005.
  • Iowa
    In Iowa there is no state-wide code adoption.
  • Kansas
    Kansas adopted the 2002 NEC January 2003. There is no indication when Kansas (specifically Johnson County) will adopt the 2005 NEC.
  • Kentucky
    Kentucky adopted the 2008 NEC on May 22, 2008 without amendments with an anticipated effective date of August 15, 2008.
  • Louisiana
    Louisiana adopted the adopted the 2005 NEC.
  • Maine
    Maine adopted the 2002 NEC in July 2005. The next projected adoption is the 2005 NEC in July 2005.
  • Maryland
    In Maryland the National Electrical Code is adopted at the county level.
  • Massachusetts
    Has adopted the 2008 NEC.
  • Michigan
    According to Henry Green, Director of The Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, the Michigan Electrical Code will be adopted with the 2006 Michigan Construction Codes. It is anticipated that the Codes will be adopted later this year and become effective in January 2007. Michigan adopts the ICC Building Codes and the National Electrical Code, with amendments.
  • Minnesota
    Minnesota adopted the 2005 NEC in July of 2005. The 2008 NEC is projected to be adopted in September 2008.
  • Mississippi
    In Mississippi the National Electrical Code is adopted at local levels. The City of Meridian, Mississippi adopted the 2005 NEC® on January 1, 2005. Meridian is apparently the only known jurisdiction in Mississippi to have moved forward with such adoption. Meridian utilizes the NEC® for all electrical installations including both dwelling and non-dwelling construction. Mary Ruth Sharp is the Building Official and Martin Jack is the Chief Electrical Inspector. Mr. Jack recently completed a train-the-trainer course offered by IAEI at their headquarters in Richardson, Texas and is highly regarded in the Meridian area for his expertise in applying the provisions of the NEC®.
  • Missouri
    Missouri adopted the 1999 NEC in September 2001. There is no indication when Missouri will adopt the 2002 NEC.
  • Montana
    On February 24, 2006, the State of Montana began enforcement of the 2005 Edition of the National Electrical Code. While there are many local jurisdictions enforcing the electrical code in Montana, the regulatory statutes in the State are such that no city or county may amend the electrical code as adopted by the State. Further, Montana is known as a "Mini/Maxi" code state in that the adopted code is considered the minimum necessary for a safe installation, but that same code is also the maximum level of enforcement that may be imposed. Since the State adopted the 2005 NEC® withoutamendment, that is the standard for the entire State of Montana, with no local AHJ having authority to require more or less for an electrical installation. Local inspection agencies do retain the right to make interpretations of the NEC® where the intent or application may not be clear.
  • Nebraska
    Nebraska adopted the 2005 NEC in March 2005. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in March of 2008.
  • Nevada
    In Nevada The NEC is adopted on local levels, although the NV State Board does require that the "most current NEC, as adopted by the county, be used."
  • New Hampshire
    New Hampshire adopted the 2005 NEC in March 2005. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in March 2008.
  • New Jersey
    New Jersey adopted the 2005 NEC in May 2006. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in May 2009.
  • New Mexico
    New Mexico adopted the 2008 NEC April 28, 2008, effective on July 1, 2008.
  • New York
    NY State 2002 NEC residential and 2005 NEC commercial effective December 1, 2007.
  • North Carolina
    On March 11, 2008 the North Carolina Building Code Council (NCBCC) approved the 2008 National Electrical Code to be effective June 1, 2008.
  • North Dakota
    2008 NEC adopted April 1, 2008.
  • Ohio
    The Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) voted to approve rules to revert back, or that is, extend Governor Ted Strickland’s emergency order to adopt the 2005 National Electrical Code® for all 1, 2, & 3 family dwellings instead of the 2008 edition of the NEC, which had been previously adopted by the OBBS.

    This means that the State of Ohio has adopted the 2008 NEC for all electrical installations including industrial, commercial, multi-family (4 or more dwelling units) and other similar installations while utilizing the 2005 NEC for all 1, 2, and 3 family dwelling units.
  • Oklahoma
    Oklahoma adopted the 2005 NEC in July of 2005. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in July of 2008.
  • Oregon
    Oregon adopted the 2005 NEC in April of 2005. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in April 2008.
  • Pennsylvania
    Pennsylvania adopted the 2003 IEC in December of 2003 which references the 2002 NEC. The next projected adoption is the 2006 IEC in December of 2006.
  • Rhode Island
    Rhode Island adopted the 2002 NEC in August of 2002. The next projected adoption is the 2005 NEC in August of 2005.
  • South Carolina
    The South Carolina Building Codes Council, in compliance with Section 6-9-50(A) of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976 as amended, adopted the 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code® on February 22, 2006 after an extensive review. However, as set by this same law, enforcement is not to begin until July 1, 2007, which is over 16 months from the adoption date with the only amendment being to 210.12(B) that states smoke alarms are not permitted to be protected by arc-fault circuit protection. This means that all electrical construction projects permitted before July 1, 2007 will be subject to the installation requirements of the 2002 edition of the National Electrical Code® unless amended through permission of the Building Codes Council by a local jurisdiction. To date no jurisdictions have filed for such permission and on good authority it appears unlikely any such local amendments will be filed. In addition, the enforcement date as set by South Carolina law is approximately the same time the NFPA Standards Council will be certifying the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code® for issuance.
  • South Dakota
    South Dakota adopted the 2005 NEC in September of 2005. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in September of 2008.
  • Tennessee
    Tennessee adopted the 2002 NEC in July of 2002. The next projected adoption is the 2005 NEC in July of 2005. The city of Chattanooga, TN adopted the 2005 NEC effective in October, 2005.
  • Texas
    The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Commission has formally announced that the 2008 National Electrical Code will be implemented September 1, 2008.
  • Utah
    Utah adopted the 2005 NEC in January of 2006. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in January of 2009.
  • Vermont
    Vermont adopted the 2005 NEC as of November 1, 2005 with some amendments. If you want to see these, they are on the Vermont State Website under Division of Fire Safety.
  • Virginia
    Currently using the 2005 NEC, and do not have a projected date for the 2008 adoption.
  • Washington
    Washington adopted the 2005 NEC in August 2005. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in August of 2008.
  • West Virginia
    The State of West Virginia has adopted the 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code. The Code was adopted without amendment. State law requires all communities to adopt the State minimum. West Virginia adopts the International Residential Code without the electrical section deferring to the NEC.

    The 2005 NEC will be affective May 15, 2006.
  • Wisconsin
    Wisconsin adopted the 2005 NEC in September 2005. The next projected adoption is the 2008 NEC in September of 2008.
  • Wyoming
    The State of Wyoming has adopted the 2008 National Electrical Code without amendments effective July 1, 2008.


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