Montana Electrician Legislation, Codes, and Guidelines
Montana State Building Codes and Electrician Legislation
Montana adopts building codes through the Department of Labor and Industry's Business Standards Division, specifically the Building Codes Program. This program establishes and enforces statewide codes, including those for electrical installations. Local jurisdictions also have the option to enforce these codes, or adopt additional local amendments.
Specific State Statutes and Codes Adopted
- The primary electrical code adopted by Montana is the National Electrical Code (NEC), specifically the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70.
- While the search results do not explicitly mention the adoption year for the 2021 IBC/IRC, Montana has adopted the 2021 Editions of the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC), effective June 11, 2022.
- Other adopted codes include the International Existing Building Code (2021), ICC A117.1 – Accessibility (2017), Uniform Plumbing Code (2021), International Mechanical Code (2021), International Fuel Gas Code (2021), and NFPA 99 (2018).
Primary State Board or Agencies
- The State Electrical Board, under the Department of Labor and Industry, is responsible for adopting administrative rules pertaining to electrical licensure and safety.
- The Montana Department of Labor and Industry's Business Standards Division, through its Building Codes Program, is responsible for adopting and enforcing statewide building codes, including electrical codes.
- Montana statutes related to electricians and electrical safety are found in Title 37, Chapter 68 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA).