Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF441

Introduced
2/27/23  
Introduced
2/27/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code.

Impact

The legislation is poised to significantly impact state laws regarding electrical installations and inspections. By adopting the latest edition of the National Electrical Code while implementing specific state-level amendments, SF441 seeks to enhance safety standards in electrical work. It outlines new inspection procedures and establishes clear guidelines for compliance, which are crucial for ensuring safe electrical practices across the state. Enforcement of these standards is expected to fall under the jurisdiction of local political subdivisions that conduct electrical inspections.

Summary

Senate File 441 addresses modifications to the state's adoption of the National Electrical Code, specifically the 2020 edition. The bill introduces several amendments aimed at integrating new safety features and changing existing standards within the Code. One notable aspect of this bill is the removal of the National Electrical Examining Board's authority to amend its version of the National Electrical Code. This shift centralizes the responsibility for Electrical Code modifications, which will now be more tightly controlled by the state authorities and related boards.

Contention

Discussions surrounding SF441 may stem from concerns about balancing state control over electrical standards with the autonomy of local jurisdictions. While proponents argue that these centralized regulations will lead to more consistent safety practices and easier compliance for contractors and electricians, critics may worry about the dilution of local input and adaptation to community-specific needs. The potential for tensions between state authorities and local inspection bodies could surface as this bill is enacted.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA SSB3097

A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code.(See SF 2374.)

IA SF2374

A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3097.)

IA SSB3148

A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2433.)

IA SF2433

A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3148.)

IA HB0313

Construction Industry Amendments

IA HB2316

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7 and Title 65, relative to threats to electrical assets.

IA SB2565

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7 and Title 65, relative to threats to electrical assets.

IA LB726

Update references to the National Electrical Code in the State Electrical Act

IA HF2800

A bill for an act relating to state and local government and finances, including by making, modifying, limiting, or reducing appropriations, distributions, or transfers, authorizing expenditure of unappropriated moneys in special funds, making corrections, and providing for properly related matters including the national electrical code, local civil rights laws, political party state central committees, noxious weeds, nonresident deer hunting licenses, proprietary treatment systems, poultry associations, tax credits, alternative nicotine and vapor products, public assistance programs, judicial branch and county attorney salaries, civil litigation abuse, human trafficking, federal grants and loans notifications, quarterly payments to area education agencies, civic proficiency in higher education, charter schools under the Iowa public employees' retirement system, school district incentives, extracurricular interscholastic eligibility, and levy increases, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 784.) Contingent effective date, effective 06/02/2026, 06/19/2026, 07/01/2026, 01/01/2027. Applicability date: 01/01/2026, 05/12/2026, 06/02/2026, 07/01/2026, 07/01/2028.

IA HR1302

Designating May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Electrical Safety Month" to raise awareness of electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces and the action citizens can take to protect against electrically related hazards.

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