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I've been told 'adoption lag' is due to state dept inspectors. paperwork, etc. needing time to catch up. Nobody's going to cut us contractors any slack if we have'nt been updated. I mean...the 93'! geeez...!
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Joe, Sorry, I don't know anything about what codes are accepted where in NY. Up until recently I thought that acceptance of a new code was automatic here and everywhere except for some major cities requiring special regulations. With all this cyber-contact I'm learning otherwise. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/confused.gif) Rationale would be: On a simplistic viewpoint why wouldn't they use what was considered to be the most up-to-date and safest set of guidelines? Bill
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Virgil (Sparky66WV), Yes, WV gets around to it sooner or later, I think it comes as an edict from the Fire Marshall, but I could be wrong. The following makes interesting reading, the WV entry is disgustingly short, http://www.neca-neis.org/catalog/ click on "State Electrical Regulations" it is a free PDF download. Tom
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Tom,
Ny is even shorter ..
"No Statewide Electrical Code" - that's it!
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#1-
A company that doesn't routinely get electrical work inspected (such as a manufacturing or other industrial or municipal facility) CAN "instantly" adopt the latest NEC. These type of places usually have a maintenance manager or other type of group leader that can simply insist that all work conform to the latest edition. I think some of the lag associated with municipality adoption is due to red-tape. They probably SHOULD do so because the assumption is that each new NEC is "new and improved". So, why wait if you don't have reason to?
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As far as the role of the NEC in areas with local codes. I always thought that the NEC was as used as a foundation for these local codes, and therefore, their codes include the NEC, along with requirements that are above and beyond the "minimum" put forth by it.
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Redsy,
Mass would be an example of your #2, having ammended the NEC to include a Mass cover, and small things like insulated staples, etc.
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The 02 code will be adopted in NE. about jul 02. The reason is our unicameral legislature will not meet untill Jan. The senators will hold thier committe meetings and then floor action when they adopt the 02 code into the state electrical act. Any other changes to the act will be discussed and acted upon then. Then the governor sign the bill. 90 days later it's law.
The time it takes is not unreasonable and it gives plenty of time to get up to speed to work by the new code.
This same type of action will or won't occur as the local or state agencies do thier jobs. How well who knows?
Some places have an agency such as a state electrical board who will work for the changes. Some don't want to be bothered.
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Joe:
In response to youe question about the New York State electrical standard used, it is the 1996 NEC. This can be verified by checking Subchapter G Reference Standards 1250.2 - RS 51-2 of the NYS building code.
Surprising isn't it.
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