A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code.

This bill adopts a modified version of the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) for residential electrical work in Iowa. It specifically removes requirements for arc-fault circuit interrupters in single- and two-family homes, adjusts kitchen receptacle rules for islands and peninsulas, excludes garages from load calculations, and prohibits receptacles near bathtubs. The bill also prevents local governments from adopting stricter electrical codes and mandates cost analyses before future NEC updates. It remains in effect until Iowa adopts the 2026 NEC edition, at which point these provisions will be repealed.