as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/26/2021 01:53pm
A bill for an act
relating to construction codes; prohibiting enforcement of the 2020 National Electric
Code relating to exterior disconnects and arc fault receptacles for homes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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(a) The commissioner of labor and industry must not enforce or attempt to enforce
provisions in the 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) related to the following:
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(1) the requirements for 250-volt GFCI receptacles and outdoor outlet requirements
found in NEC 210.8(A) and 210.8(F); and
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(2) the requirements for exterior disconnects in single- and two-family dwellings found
in NEC 230.85.
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(b) The prohibition on enforcement under this section is effective until the next code
cycle for adoption of the National Electrical Code.
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This section is effective retroactively from November 1, 2020.
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