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What version of the National Electrical
Code should I follow in New York state?
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As of January 2011, the New
York State Building Code specifies that the 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code) is to be followed in ALL construction, residential
and commercial. Municipalities within
the state are allowed to make their own local code more restrictive, but it is a complicated process that includes receiving
advance permission from the state – they cannot simply create their own rules on a whim. Also, NO MUNICIPALITY is allowed
to follow less stringent codes that what is currently specified in the NYS Building Code and no permission is ever given by
the state to do so.
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This requirement to follow
the 2008 NEC is for all new construction; any projects currently underway with a valid building permit in force are usually
allowed to follow the code cycle that was in place when the project was initially started. There are many changes now being implemented
in the 2008 NEC that have an impact on residential construction, such as widespread use of arc-fault (AFCI) circuit breakers
and tamper proof receptacles throughout the home. We estimate that for an average sized home, the builder should expect an
increase of about $1,000.00 to $1,500.00 in electrical construction costs.
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