Commission adopts 2026 NEC, updates contractor licensing and planning/building fee schedules

Jul 21, 2026

The commission approved adoption of the 2026 National Electrical Code with two local amendments and a package of contractor-licensing and planning/building fee updates (agenda items 8 b–f), including a clarification banning EMT for underground direct-bury use and a $2,000 permit fee for wind/solar farm applications.

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The Natrona County Commission voted July 20 to adopt the 2026 National Electrical Code and approve a combined package of contractor-licensing rules and fee schedules for the building and planning departments, adopting agenda items 8 b–f in a single motion.

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