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Arkansas uses the 2020 — and I expect they’ll adopt the next one as soon as it comes out.
Ready for it? Heck no! Even a cursory glance reveals a bunch of changes with a direct impact on ordinary house wiring.
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What I really meant was if anyone knew of jurisdictions that are intending to adopt the 2023 soon, maybe even skipping over the 2020.
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OK, the 2020 is being adopted here in NJ as of 9/06/2022. There is a 6 month grace period from that day forward, for those that request it. Time to review the 2020 changes, t's been a while since I opened that book.
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Usually when there is a code change here contractors rush to get their permits in under the old code. I haven't heard the schedule on the 20 yet but I am guessing maybe October. I am not really in that world anymore.
Greg Fretwell
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We have the 6 month grace period, IF the applicant requests the 'Old' Code.
And, near the end of that 6 months, the rush will be here.
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Arkansas adopts the latest code as soon as it comes out, but you have three years to get certified in it.
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Arkansas adopts the latest code as soon as it comes out, but you have three years to get certified in it. So you get to learn the old code and not the current requirements. Makes sense.
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Snark attack? Let’s assume a new rule was adopted today. When would you expect to have it covered in your CEU class? If your license expires next week — good luck finding a seminar by then. If you renewed it last week, the issue can’t possibly arise before this time next year. Likewise, look at the prints for the job you’re working on today. Which code cycle was in effect when they were approved? It will take awhile for the new code to be applied at the plan review stage.
In practical terms, how often do you encounter a situation where the latest code has a relevant change? If you learned the trade “the most led fashioned way,” chances are your practices will have anticipated code by decades.
Don’t sell Arkansas short. Heck, what’s better than a ground hog burger for lunch? (Jimmy Dean in the bun instead of beef.) 😁
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