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Coppell staff previews adoption of 2026 National Electrical Code; removes local battery‑storage restrictions after state action

Coppell Building and Standards Commission · February 6, 2026

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Coppell building staff introduced proposed adoption of the 2026 National Electrical Code and explained the removal of two locally stricter battery‑storage sections that are preempted by recent Texas legislation; no action was taken tonight — staff will circulate track changes for further review.

City building official Steve Schubert presented a preliminary overview of proposed amendments to adopt the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) and explained which local amendments staff proposes to remove.

Schubert told commissioners that the city’s previous local amendments made the city more stringent than state law for battery storage…

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