NEC Adoption Reference

Data record nec.adoption.WV

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West Virginia: the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) is the edition named in the state's adopting rule, effective 2022-08-01, adopted by the West Virginia State Fire Commission. The rule does not apply statewide; outside its scope, adoption and enforcement of an electrical code rest with local governments. State or local amendments apply.

Value: 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), not adopted statewide

ProvenanceW. Va. Code R. §87-4-4.1.m (87CSR4, State Building Code, version effective August 1, 2022), National Standards and Codes supports data record nec.adoption.WV, which is cited on the entry West virginia.SOURCEW. Va. Code R. §87-4-4.1.m (87CSR4, State Building Code, version effective August 1, 2022), National Standards and CodesW. Va. Code R. §87-4-4.1..RegulationDATA RECORDnec.adoption.WVnec.adoption.WVVerified 2026-10-22ENTRYWest virginiaWest virginiaNo revisions
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SourceW. Va. Code R. §87-4-4.1.m (87CSR4, State Building Code, version effective August 1, 2022), National Standards and CodesRegulation
Data recordnec.adoption.WVVerified 2026-10-22
EntryWest virginiaNo revisions
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West virginia (NEC adoption)
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Adoption
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W. Va. Code R. §87-4-4.1.m (87CSR4, State Building Code, version effective August 1, 2022), National Standards and Codes, 2020 edition, West Virginia State Fire Commission. Publisher page

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