South Carolina Adopts 2017 NEC

According to a recent Code Alert from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the 2018 South Carolina Building Codes, which include the 2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) with modifications, have been adopted by the Building Codes Standard. The modifications to the Codes were approved by the South Carolina General Assembly. They are effective Jan. 1, 2020 and must be enforced in all municipalities and counties.

To read more about the adopted codes, read NEMA’s original report.