• When do I need a construction permit?
• Where can one find a copy of the National Electrical Code (NEC) andFire Code?
• Are ICC codes & standards available for free
• What NEC code does my local City/Village follow

The definition of a building/construction permit varies by state, but generally is required for any major remodeling or modifications of a home. You should always check with your local government to see if a building permit is required by law for the work you are planning on doing.
Building permits are the responsibility of the home owner, so even if you have contracted to have the work done by a third party, you are still liable.

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by Dennis

First, the U.S. National Electrical Code may or may not be appropriate!!!

It's actually just a standards manual published by the (U.S.) National Fire Protection Association. LOCAL and/or State law may require adherence to either the NEC or some other electrical code.

For example, in Chicago, the NEC is superceded by the Chicago Electrical code. see
»egov.cityofchicago.org/
and navigate to / your Government / City Departments / Construction and Permits / References and Ordinances / Electrical code

Here is the Wikipedia entry: »en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_E···%28US%29
and a linky to the 2008 electrical code:
»www.nfpa.org/freecodes/free_acce···%5Ftest=
Additionally, here is the 2007 NFPA Fire Code
»www.nfpa.org/freecodes/free_acce···?id=7207
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by RevMortis edited by Dennis
last modified: 2008-02-12 08:26:33

In most cases, no!
»www.iccsafe.org/e/prodcat.html?c···Twcj8589

But N.J. offers ICC codes & standards they have adopted for free in PDF format.
»www.state.nj.us/dca/codes/
»www2.iccsafe.org/states/newjersey/

Be sure to check local codes for exact specifications!

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by dolphins edited by Dennis
last modified: 2008-07-22 12:15:31

Visit these sites to gather information on local codes, as always though you should confirm the information with local authorities:

-»www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/NECa···ment.cfm to see a graphical map of what NEC code that your State follows at this current time period. For a list by State for each City/Village, download the Excel file that is attached.

-»www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps/codealerts/

-»www.iccsafe.org/government/adoption.html

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by Greg_Z edited by Dennis
last modified: 2008-10-27 09:37:41