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ID H0662
Bill
Status
2/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Adopts the 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) as Idaho's electrical code with specified modifications effective July 1, 2024.
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Modifies ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection requirements for one- and two-family dwelling units to apply only in bathrooms, outdoors, kitchens, non-kitchen sinks, boathouses, bathtubs/shower stalls, and indoor damp/wet locations.
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Eliminates arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection requirements in one- and two-family dwelling units.
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Prohibits all local governmental entities (cities, counties, districts, etc.) from requiring electric vehicle circuits to be installed as part of any new home construction.
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Repeals the previous electrical code declaration of policy in Idaho Code Section 54-1001.
Legislative Description
Repeals and adds to existing law to provide for the adoption of a certain electrical code, to provide for certain modifications to the electrical code, and to prohibit local governments from requiring certain installations.
ELECTRICAL CODE
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Business
2/26/2024