North Carolina Building Code Council at their 9/10/24 meeting, the 2023 NFPA 70 (2023 NC Electrical Code, 2024 NC Residential Code and 2024 NC Administrative Code and Policies will be mandatorily effective 1/1/25.
The 2017 NFPA 70 (2017 NC Electrical Code) is effective for buildings and structures included within the scope of the 2018 NC Residential Code through 12/31/24.
The 2020 NFPA 70 (2020 NC Electrical Code) is effective for buildings and structures not included within the scope of the 2018 NC Residential Code through 12/31/24.
The 2018 NC Administrative Code and Policies is effective through 12/31/24.
The 2024 NC Building Code, NC Existing Building Code, NC Fire Code, NC Mechanical Code, NC Fuel Gas Code and NC Plumbing Code will be effective for use on 1/1/25 and mandatorily effective on 7/1/25. A 6-month overlap period was granted to continue using the 2018 NC Building Code, NC Existing Building Code, NC Fire Code, NC Mechanical Code, NC Fuel Gas Code and NC Plumbing Code is effective until 6/30/25. During the 6-month overlap period, use of the 2018 NC Building Code, NC Existing Building Code, NC Fire Code, NC Mechanical Code, NC Fuel Gas Code and NC Plumbing Code in their entirety for project permits or use of the 2024 NC Building Code, NC Existing Building Code, NC Fire Code, NC Mechanical Code, NC Fuel Gas Code and NC Plumbing Code in their entirety for project permits is permitted.
The 2024 NC Energy Conservation Code is under legislative review for review in the NC General Assembly long-session in 2025 and so the 2018 NC Energy Conservation Code will remain effective until further notice.
A letter from the North Carolina Building Code Council will be issued to public as soon as possible this month outlining this information.
The NC Office of State Fire Marshal anticipates books being available in November from the publisher once that process is completed.