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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing City Code Chapter 25-12, Article 4 (Electrical Code) to adopt the 2026 National Electrical Code, Annex H, and local amendments. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Austin Development Services.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
August 31, 2023 - The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20230831-105 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Ellis motion, Council Member Harper-Madison's second without objection.
For More Information:
Martin Starrett, Division Manager Commercial Building Inspections (ADS), Martin.Starrett@austintexas.gov, 512-974-3488; Todd Wilcox, Building Official (ADS), Todd.Wilcox@austintexas.gov, 512-978-4662.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
January 21, 2026 - Adoption of the 2026 National Electrical Code and related local amendments recommended by the Electrical Board on an 6-0 vote. Commissioner Cochren, Wallace, Grant, and Hernandez were absent.
March 26, 2026 - Council set the public hearing for April 23 on Council Member Fuentes' motion, Council Member Ellis' second on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Harper-Madison off the dais.
Additional Backup Information:
The National Electrical Code provides a national minimum standard for electrical installations associated with residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and structures. The proposed ordinance establishes amendments to address local installations, complies with state law, and is consistent with the State Electrical Law and the State's adopted National Electrical Code.
Significant changes for the Adoption of the 2026 National Electrical Code include:
* The 2026 National Electrical Code will introduce reformatting in preparation for a major structural shift planned for the 2029 National Electrical Code, including reorganization of medium voltage and limit...
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