2020 National Electrical Code Adoption Kits Now Available
The National Fire Protection Association issued their most recent edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) on Aug. 25, 2019, and states are now in the process of adopting this most recent set of electrical codes.
NAHB staff has reviewed the code changes and has made available the 2020 National Electrical Code Adoption Kit that identifies the significant changes that would most impact the home building industry. Some of the more significant changes include:
- Section 210.8(A) would require receptacles serving 250-volt appliances to have GFCI protection.
- Section 230.67(A-D) would require all services supplying dwelling units to be provided with a surge-protective device.
- Section 230.85 would require an emergency disconnect accessible in an outdoor location for one and two-family dwellings.