This bill amends the Iowa Code to adopt the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) with specific modifications. It introduces a new subsection defining the national electrical code and outlines alterations to various sections of the NEC, including requirements for ground-fault circuit interrupter protection in kitchens, exemptions for arc-fault circuit interrupters in certain residential settings, and specifications for receptacle placements in kitchen islands and near bathtubs. Additionally, it clarifies that local political subdivisions cannot adopt more restrictive electrical codes than the national standard and mandates a cost analysis before any significant changes to the NEC are implemented.

The bill also includes provisions for the future repeal of the newly added sections once the 2026 edition of the NEC is adopted by the electrical examining board. It emphasizes the immediate importance of the act, allowing it to take effect upon enactment. Overall, the bill aims to modernize electrical safety standards in Iowa while ensuring that local regulations remain consistent with national guidelines.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 103.1, 103.1B
Reprinted: 103.1, 103.1B