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Council hears proposal to align Temple’s electrical code with 2023 state standard

3575704 · May 1, 2025
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City building officials presented a proposed code amendment to align Temple’s electrical code with the 2023 National Electrical Code as implemented by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; staff said inspectors and contractors already enforce the 2023 rules in practice and the amendment would formalize that alignment.

Temple building officials asked the council on May 1 to adopt a code amendment that would align the city’s electrical code with the 2023 National Electrical Code as implemented by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

John McGowan, identified as the city’s chief building official, and staff explained the change would bring the city into line with the state…

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