Arkansas Electrician Legislation, Codes, and Guidelines
Arkansas State Building Codes and Legislation for Electricians
In Arkansas, the primary state agency responsible for setting electrical standards and licensing electricians is the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners, which operates under the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing.
The state has adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as the minimum standard for electrical work. This adoption includes specific amendments tailored for Arkansas.
- The 2020 NEC is the base code, with state-specific amendments.
- The Board of Electrical Examiners is responsible for administering Arkansas's laws governing electrician licensing and establishing standards for electrical work.
- The Director of Code Enforcement is responsible for enforcing these laws.
- The adopted code serves as the minimum standard, and local jurisdictions may adopt codes that are more stringent.
- Specific exclusions from the 2020 NEC adoption include certain GFCI requirements for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.