15 December Ohio
On December 8, 2008 Joint Committee on Agency Review (JCARR) conducted a public hearing on the adoption of the 1, 2, & 3- family portion of the 2008 NEC. More ...
02 December Connecticut
On November 26, 2008, Robert J. Ross, Director, Division of Fire, Emergency & Building Services, Connecticut Department of Public Safety, announced that further development of the code language in the draft of the proposed State Building Code, 2008 Amendment to the 2005 Connecticut Supplement is necessary to meet the requirements of Public Act 07-242. More...
01 December Vermont
The State of Vermont Commissioner of Public Safety and the Electricians’ Licensing Board has announced the adoption of the Vermont Electrical Safety Rules 2008, effective December 1, 2008. More...
25 November Ohio
The Joint Committee on Agency Rules Review (JCARR) has set a date for the public hearing on the code adoption of the 2008 NEC amendments. More...
24 November Kentucky
Kentucky remains on the 2005 NEC until further review is conducted. More...
14 November Georgia
On November 5, 2008, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Board adopted the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code® which will be implemented January 1, 2009 for all electrical installations in the State of Georgia. More...
05 November Nebraska
The Governor signed the change to Rule 18 on 10/31/08 removing all amendments to the 2005 NEC except 430.102. More...
28 October Iowa
The results of the Electrical Examining Board Meeting on October 27, 2008, were as follows: More...
24 October Kentucky
The 2008 NEC was processed through the entire Kentucky code adoption process as part of an overall building code revision cycle. More...
20 October Iowa-Update
The Iowa Electrical Examining Board had a public hearing on October 16, 2008 on the adoption of the 2008 NEC. More..
17 October Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Public Safety has completed its review of the State Building Code – 2009 Amendment to the 2005 Connecticut Supplement. More ...
15 October Ohio
The Ohio 2008 NEC Code Adoption hearing date is set for November 7, 2008 and will be held at the Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS), located at 6606 Tussing Rd, Reynoldsburg, Ohio at 10am. More...
14 October New Jersey
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards has given notice in the New Jersey Register of its intent to adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC). More...
10 October IOWA
The State of Iowa Electrical Board will be having our public hearing on the adoption of the 2008 NEC, October 14 & 16, 2008. More..
01 October IOWA
The Iowa Department of Public Safety recently postponed the effective date of the new rule from October 1, 2008, to April 1, 2008, due to the flood of phones calls the Fire Marshal had received. More..
28 September IOWA
A news alert released under the name of James F. Kenkel, State Fire Marshal for the State of Iowa, states the following concerning residential property smoke alarms. More...
25 September ICC Sprinklers in Dwelling Units
At the just concluded International Codes Council (ICC) code revision hearings in Minneapolis, Minnesota Public Comment 2 on original Proposal RB64-07/08 to the International Residential Code was approved by a margin of approximately 1300 to 600 which was the largest number of voters in this writers memory at an ICC code revision hearing. More...
24 September ICC CO Alarms Hearings
On Sunday, September 21, the voting members of the International Code Council assembled at the Final Action Hearings in Minneapolis, MN and approved a historic step forward in home safety: carbon monoxide alarms in most one and two family dwellings. More...
22 September ICC Actions
The membership of the International Code Council took the following actions on Saturday, September 21, 2008 during the Final Action Hearings: More ...
06 September Wisconsin
New regulations have just been issued as emergency rules by the Wisconsin State Department of Commerce, Safety and Buildings Division, as required by April 2008 legislation titled, “2007 Wisconsin Act 205.” More...
04 September Texas
The 2008 Edition of the National Electrical Code® became the electrical installation standard for the City of Houston, Texas on September 1, 2008. More...
26 August Wisconsin
This code alert concerns the State of Wisconsin, Department of Commerce’ work in revising Chapter Comm 16 as this chapter relates to electrical work within the State of Wisconsin. More ...
22 August South Dakota
In April 2008 John P. Leyden, State Building Commissioner presented the Electrical Advisory Committee’s recommendation on the 2008 National Electrical Code® to the Legislative Oversight Committee on Building Code Regulations. Representative John J. McCauley, Jr., Chairman presided. More...
21 August Minnesota
On July 8, 2008, Minnesota Administrative Law Judge Richard C. Luis issued his report on the adoption of the 2008 National Electrical Code. More ...
07 August Texas
On July 24, 2008 the North Central Texas Council of Government’s (NCTCOG) Regional Codes Clearing Committee (RCCC) voted to recommend the adoption of the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code® except for amendments to the following Code sections: More...
30 July Georgia
On July 24, 2008, the Georgia State Codes Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code® with the following amendments: More...
29 July North Carolina
After many contentious debates going back to 2007 as well as adopting the 2008 Edition of the National Electrical Code® on June 1, 2008, the General Assembly of North Carolina has now enacted “The Studies Act of 2008”, which allows the North Carolina Legislative Research Commission to study selected bills and enactments introduced in the 2007 General Assembly. More...
21 July Maine
On July 18, 2008 the State of Maine Electricians' Examining Board reviewed comments regarding the adoption the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Maine specific amendments and exceptions. More...
18 July Oregon
The Oregon Electrical Board will take up two important issues that might affect electrical work in the State of Oregon at the July 24 meeting. More...
17 July 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, with the following six (6) amendments: More...
16 July Indiana
The 2008 Indiana Electrical Code Review Committee is in the process of reviewing the 2008 NEC. More...
15 July Rhode Island
On June 19, 2008 the Rhode Island Building Code Standards Committee held a public hearing to hear testimony on the adoption of the State Electrical Code (SBC-5). More...
14 July Minnesota
On July 8, 2008, Minnesota Administrative Law Judge Richard C. Luis issued his report on the adoption of the 2008 National Electrical Code. More...
24 June Ohio
As reported earlier, the Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) at their June 13, 2008 conference meeting voted to sustain Ohio Governor Ted Strickland’s emergency order to utilize the 2005 NEC for all 1, 2, & 3 family dwelling electrical installations. More..
23 June 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. More..
21 June Florida
The Electrical Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Florida Building Commission will meet Monday, June 23, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. at the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida – Telephone 407- 996-9840. More...
20 June Washington
The Washington State Electrical Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) met on June 3, 2008 in Tumwater, WA to review proposals from the Department of Labor and Industries and from the general public, and to make recommendations on those proposals. More...
17 June ICC
The International Code Council Board of Directors has decided that it will no longer support or publish the ICC Electrical Code (ICC EC). More...
16 June Ohio
After a long and protracted debate in 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. More...
13 June New Hampshire
The New Hampshire State Building Code Review Board met on Friday, June 13, 2008 at the James H. Hayes Safety Building in Concord, NH. Chairman Don Bliss presided. More...
12 June Colorado
After adoption of the 2008 NEC by the State of Colorado on May 19, 2008, the new effective date for the adoption of the 2008 NEC and amended rules has been moved to August 1, 2008 from the intended date of July 1, 2008. More...
11 June Hawaii
The State of Hawaii is closer to adoption of the first statewide set of construction codes following a Hawaii Building Codes Commission meeting on May 14, 2008. More...
10 June Ohio
On Monday, June 2 the Ohio Joint Committee on Agency Rules Review (JCARR) approved the proposed Ohio Broad of Building Standards (OBBS) rules to revert back (or extend the governor's emergency order) to the 2005 NEC for all electrical installation requirements for 1, 2, and 3 family dwelling units. More...
29 May Wisconsin
The State of Wisconsin has scheduled a public hearing for the adoption of the 2008 National Electrical Code; More...
28 May Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky adopted the 2008 National Electrical Code on May 22, 2008 without amendments with an anticipated effective date of August 15, 2008. More...
22 May Colorado
The Colorado State Electrical Board has adopted the 2008 Edition of the National Electrical Code(NEC) without amendments effective on July 1, 2008. More...
21 May Ohio
Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) (attachment) has scheduled a hearing for June 2, 2008 1:30 P.M. William McKinley Room (Statehouse Room 121)77 South High Street (Concourse Level) Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 466-4086 www.jcarr.state.oh.us to review the OBBS proposed rule change affecting the 2008 National Electrical Code. More...
15 May Illinois
The following State of Illinois local jurisdictions have adopted the 2008 National Electrical Code. More...
12 May Wyoming
The State of Wyoming has adopted the 2008 National Electrical Code without amendments effective July 1, 2008. More...
05 May Arkansas
The State of Arkansas adopted the 2008 NEC and it will go into effect on June 1, 2008 with no amendments. More...
01 May South Dakota
On Friday, April 25, 2008 the Electrical Commission heard testimony both in favor and opposition of the adoption of the 2008 National Electrical Code. More...
28 April New Mexico
The State of New Mexico has announced adoption of the 2008 Edition of the National Electrical Code®, under Title 14, Chapter 10, effective on July 1, 2008. More...
25 April Kentucky
There are two meetings scheduled that will directly affect the 2008 National Electrical Code adoption for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. More...
24 April Nebraska
The State of Nebraska has scheduled a special meeting to delete the 2005 National Electrical Code amendment 210.12 Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters. More ...
22 April North Dakota
North Dakota adopted the 2008 NEC effective April 1, 2008. More...
19 April California
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has begun reviewing the International Residential Code for suitability as an enforceable code for residential construction in the State. More...
11 April Minnesota
Minnesota HBA is contesting the adoption of the 2008 NEC without amendments. Karen Linner, Director of Codes and Research for the Builders Association of Minnesota, sent the attached letter to the Minnesota Board of Electricity and spoke at there April 8th, 2008 meeting. More...
11 April Ohio
Testimony in support of the 2008 NEC for this May 2nd public hearing is at the Ohio Board of Building Standards. More...
10 April 2008 Minnesota
Minnesota Board of Electricity publishes Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules 2008 NEC without a Public Hearing. More...
10 April 2008 Washington
Oregon Begins Enforcement of 2008 NEC
On April 1, 2008, the State of Oregon began enforcement of the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, based on the 2008 National Electrical Code, with State amendments. Oregon instituted an elaborate code review and amendment process for this cycle that began in the fall of 2007 and did not conclude until March 2008. More...
09 April 2008 Washington
Washington State Closes Proposal Period
The Electrical Section of the Department of Labor & Industries opened a window for proposals to the 2009 Edition of the State Electrical Rules on January 1, 2008 and held it open for three months, closing the comment period on March 31, 2008. More...
08 April 2008 Indiana
Indiana Residential Code revised amendments effective April 5, 2008 is now available. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/T06750/A00140.PDF More...
03 April 2008 Ohio
Ohio Governor Strickland has signed the emergency order to temporarily rescind the 2008 NEC and revert back to the 2005 NEC, effective immediately. More ...
18 March 2008 South Dakota
South Dakota Electrical Commission under attack by the South Dakota Home Builders Association (SDHBA) to amend AFCI provisions with the 2008 National Electrical Code adoption. More..
07 March 2008 Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Signs Electrician Licensing Bill More...
06 March 2008 Ohio
Those persons who plan to go to Ohio on March 28th for this meeting are hereby notified that it has been postponed until early April. More...
21 February 2008 Ohio
Here is the address for the upcoming public hearing regarding the Ohio 2008 NEC. More ...
15 February 2008 Idaho
A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 19 at 1:30 PM by the House Business Committee. More...
14 February 2008 Nebraska
The Nebraska 2008 National Electrical Code adoption process is being challenged by the Home Builders Association. More...
08 February 2008 Tennessee
The following is a copy of a news release by Leslie Newman, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and insurance concerning a hearing to file an emergency rule to allow designers and builders to use the International Building Code (IBC) and the 2006 Uniform Fire Code (NFPA 1). More...
06 February 2008 New Hampshire
The New Hampshire State Building Code Review Board will hold a public hearing, to receive comments on the consideration of the adoption of the 2008 National Electrical Code. More ...
04 February 2008 Wisconsin
Effective March 1, 2008, the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code (WCBC), Comm 60-66 and Fire Prevention (Comm 14), will be updated, adopting the 2006 editions of the International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and (for the first time) the International Existing Building Code. More...
24 January 2008 Ohio
Ohio 2008 National Electrical Code adoption is in jeopardy of being rescinded. More...
22 January 2008 Indiana
The State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Homeland Security Training Division Fire and Building Codes has just received final approval from the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission for the amendments to the 2005 Indiana Residential Code. More...
11 January 2008 Wisconsin
The State of Wisconsin has scheduled a second public meeting for the adoption of the 2008 National Electrical Code.More...
10 January 2008 Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama adopted the 2008 National Electrical Code without amendment on January 3, 2008. More ...
07 January 2008 Wisconsin
Wisconsin is starting the review process to adopt the 2008 NEC. Previously, Wisconsin has not adopted the AFCI requirements of the NEC. More ...
04 January 2008 Alabama
Shelby County, Alabama adopted the 2008 National Electrical Code with the three following amendments: More ...
