This is the official explanation of why Florida is on 2008

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The state of Florida is currently under the provisions of the 2008 National Electrical Code as referenced in the 2010 Florida Building Code.



The 2013 FBC, which is based on the 2012 IBC, references the 2011 NEC. The expected effective date of the 2013 FBC / 2011 NEC is March of 2014.



The earliest possible date the 2014 NEC can be adopted will be under the 2016 FBC which is being slated for adoption in March of 2016.


Greg Fretwell