For those of you from MI

[rkrieger]

We are currently taking a code update class on the 2005 NEC. I know the MRC is required for resi installations, but my question is: When is the MRC going to be updated to comply with 2005 NEC and why are "we" so far behind in adopting even the 2008 NEC. I can see a point where depending on the installation, there might be three different code books required. It doesn't make any sense, but I guess it was never meant to.

Thanks:

RLK:smile:

 

[K8MHZ]

In Norton Shores, MI there are three books required. The NEC for commercial installations, the MRC (Michigan Residential Code) and the City of Norton Shores has their own code. I am trying to get a copy of the Norton Shores code as we speak.

Edit: The City of Grand Rapids not only has their own electrical code, but their own license, as well.

 

[rkrieger]

In Norton Shores, MI there are three books required. The NEC for commercial installations, the MRC (Michigan Residential Code) and the City of Norton Shores has their own code. I am trying to get a copy of the Norton Shores code as we speak.

Edit: The City of Grand Rapids not only has their own electrical code, but their own license, as well.

Mark: 20 years ago, I was still in my "other" trade, but I remember hearing about "city licenses". Some folks tell me that often Journeyman's category was often called a "city license". I guess that having up to three code books or more is more common than I thought. We often have enough trouble with inspectors not knowing the MRC, let alone 2002, 2005 and now 2008. Nothing is ever "easy"

We are in the Thumb area of our state.

Thanks for the reply.

RLK:smile:

 

[mvannevel]

In Norton Shores, MI there are three books required. The NEC for commercial installations, the MRC (Michigan Residential Code) and the City of Norton Shores has their own code. I am trying to get a copy of the Norton Shores code as we speak.

Edit: The City of Grand Rapids not only has their own electrical code, but their own license, as well.

Mark, you are correct that the City of Grand Rapids does their own testing and licensing, however, neither Grand Rapids or Norton Shores has their own Electrical Code. There was a point in time, several years ago, that Grand Rapids did have it's own code. That has changed and we now operate on the NEC (with the State's Part 8 amendments) and the MRC. Ditto for Norton Shores.

As far as when the new MRC will be adopted, the last story was that it would be sometime this fall. Personally, I'm not going to hold my breath. Looks like we'll continue on the '03 for the foreseeable future

Maurie