Wisconsin Electrical Code 2017

Nfpa 70e standard for electrical safety in the workplace.

Wisconsin electrical code 2017.

Where is the national electrical code in effect. Nfpa 110 standard for emergency and standby. Psc 114 001 3 3 availability of state electrical code. As of september 1 2020 the 2020 nec is in effect in four states the 2017 nec is in effect in thirty one states the 2014 nec is in effect in nine states and the 2008 nec is in effect in two states if you have a question on the status of nec enforcement in any state please.

Chapter ilhr 16 as it existed on october 31 1990 was repealed and a new chapter ilhr 16 was created effective. Insight you need on nfpa codes and standards. The national electric code has another definition for damp locations that is more subjective but if you think the receptacle is going to get wet use an in use. Wisconsin electrical code update in 2015 act 55 changed chapter 101 86 of wisconsin statutes to make wisconsin s electrical code uniform statewide.

Chapter ilhr 16 as it existed on february 29 1988 was repealed and a new chapter ilhr 16 was created effective march 1 1988. Ity may e nact an electrical code or otherwise exercise jurisdiction over electrical wiring and inspection of electrical wiring by enactment of ordinances provided that the electrical code or ordinance strictly conforms with the state electrical wiring code promulgated by the department under s. Most local codes are based on the national electrical code nec a document that lays out required practices for all aspects of residential and commercial electrical. Here is a timeline of effective dates related to several parts of the code update.

Nfpa 78 guide on electrical inspections. About the electrical code coalition. Chapter ilhr 16 as it existed on october 31 1984 was repealed and a new chapter ilhr 16 was created effective november 1 1984. These general guidelines will give you the basics of what electrical inspectors are looking for when they review both remodeling projects and new installations.

The commission has adopted the 2017 edition of the national electrical safety code nesc 2017 with certain deletions changes and additions which are found in volume 1 wisconsin state electrical code. Electrical codes are in place to protect you the homeowner. Dsps may begin accepting applications for registration as an electrical inspection. Dsps wi gov electrical program web.

August 1 2018. Sps 316 note note. 2017 nec adopted for commercial structures august 1 2018. State of wisconsin department of safety and professional services 4822 madison yards way madison wi 53705 web.

The national electrical code defines a wet location as an area that is subject to saturation with water or other liquids and unprotected locations exposed to the weather. Questions on this or any other electrical code questions can be sent to. Municipal ordinances are required to strictly conform to sps 316. Nfpa 70 national electrical code nfpa 70b recommended practice for electrical equipment maintenance.

The proposed code package has been adopted and is awaiting publication at the end of june 2018.