Relating to the national electrical code, and including effective date provisions

This bill relates to the national electrical code. The bill adopts the international energy conservation code, 2009 edition, as the basis of the national electrical code applicable in this state. The bill requires the electrical examining board (board) to conduct an analysis of the change in the total cost of the average home built after January 1, 2027, due to any changes to the national electrical code prior to adopting any changes to the national electrical code. The board shall submit the analysis for publication in the Iowa administrative bulletin along with the notice of intended action. The bill requires the seller of a single-family dwelling constructed on or after January 1, 2027, to inform the buyer of the dwelling if the dwelling does not comply with the standards of the international energy conservation code, 2024 edition, published by the international code council. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027.