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City staff to update Pocatello building code to match 2023 National Electrical Code; most changes affect new construction and remodels
Summary
Pocatello building official briefed council on the state’s recent adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code and proposed city code updates. Staff said most changes affect new construction and remodels (kitchen island outlets, surge protector guidance, arc‑fault/GFCI requirements) and will likely not raise homebuilding costs overall.
Building Official Richard Bigelow updated the City Council on the state’s recent adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code and proposed edits to Pocatello’s Title 15 (Building and Construction) to remain compliant.
Bigelow said the code adoption is the product of statewide stakeholder collaboration that included…
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