When do new codes take effect?
When do new codes take effect?
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The main NFPA code which I work with was revised for 2011, and there were a few major changes. I obviously have no problem complying with these changes, but I wonder when the code officially takes effect.
In Canada, our national electrical code gets revised every 4 years, however it doesn't get accepted by the provinces until about a year later. This varies province by province, and a few write their own code entirely. Is there a practice like this with NFPA?
In Canada, our national electrical code gets revised every 4 years, however it doesn't get accepted by the provinces until about a year later. This varies province by province, and a few write their own code entirely. Is there a practice like this with NFPA?





RE: When do new codes take effect?
Here in the US, codes and standards are generally adopted at the state or local level. In my community, we adopt the various codes and standards by local ordinance.
The International Code Council and NFPA publish many codes and standards. However, they do not have the force of law until they are adopted by a governmental jurisdiction.
RE: When do new codes take effect?
RE: When do new codes take effect?
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RE: When do new codes take effect?
Local town jurisdictions or even insurance companies may have further regulations, but they cannot be in violation of the state legislature.
Having said that complying with the latest published edition is generally acceptable to state officials, and where needed you may have to apply for necessary "variance" from the applicable codes.
Key to remembers is that not all standards are adopted as laws. Making right design decisions is still the design professional's responsibility.
Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com
RE: When do new codes take effect?
In my opinion every state is screw up. Like rbulsara said one state adopts one thing when the next door state is far behind.
In NJ if you perform inspections by the latest standard is ok but it will not be enforceable by law. Kind of tricky right!
RE: When do new codes take effect?
When it comes to what codes/standards are 'in place', that depends on the subject matter. e.g. new ICC codes are adopted whenever the General Building Information UFC is updated. Applicable NFPA codes/standards are the very latest versions, per the fire protection UFC.. So DoD is already using the 2011 versions for new contracts.
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David Baird
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EET degree.
Journeyman Electrician.
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Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com
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