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| billycrab |
 I'm a retired electrican behind the times and my question is, when does the 2005 code go into effect, and is 14 gauge wire no longer to be used in residential dwellings?
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| kbsparky | The 2005 NEC doesn't "go into effect" until the various local jurisdictions officially adopt it. In my area, one county might adopt it as of April 1, 2005. An adjoining county may adopt it in August. Some areas that I work in are still under the 1999 Code. It's all dependent on the local policticos.  Some areas will most likely add their own pet provisions, such as: As for 14 gauge wire, it is still permitted by the 2005 NEC. If you don't like that, then move to Oklahoma, where it has been prohibited for years. 
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| eleccon | We were on the 99 code in the city and the 02 code in the county, then the city hired a new guy and they are on 05 and the county will be in summer here. I thought it was no 14 guage in commercial not OK. |
| lctrc789 | I always tell people to check their local codes they may supersede the NEC and some localitites do not use 14 gauge wire in residential at all. I do not use it my self and haven't for years as far as commercial work they use 12 wire 20 amp circuits minimum . |
| binney | We normally run #12 for commercial work, is there anything in the NEC that says you have to, or is it just common practice. |
| Ryan_J | quote: No. |