The short answer
Indiana enforces NEC 2008, the current edition there, statewide, in effect since August 26, 2009.
- Current edition
- NEC 2008 (current)
- Adoption
- Statewide
- In effect since
- August 26, 2009
- Licensing board
- Indiana - no statewide electrician license; code adopted via the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission
- Primary source
- www.in.gov
Code adoption cycles change. Always confirm the edition and amendments in force with your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before permitting work.
How does Indiana adopt the NEC?
Indiana's Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission adopts the NEC statewide as the Indiana Electrical Code; the edition in force is still the 2009 Edition (NEC 2008 with Indiana amendments, 675 IAC 17-1.8). One- and two-family dwellings follow the 2020 Indiana Residential Code (675 IAC 14-4.4, based on the 2018 International Residential Code, effective 2019-12-26). There is no single statewide electrician license, so local licensing requirements vary widely. No broad AFCI/GFCI exemption is on record.
What are Indiana's amendments to the NEC?
The app's record for Indiana lists no individual amendments; the adoption summary above says how the state applies the code.
Who issues electrical permits in Indiana?
Permits and inspections are handled locally; the state code sets only the enforcement floor.
Who licenses electricians in Indiana?
No statewide electrician license; municipalities (e.g., Indianapolis) license and examine independently. Licensing board: Indiana - no statewide electrician license; code adopted via the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.
Is Indiana moving to a newer NEC edition?
A NEC 2023-based Indiana Electrical Code, 2026 Edition (LSA Document #26-62) was adopted by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission on 2026-08-04, according to its rulemaking docket. It still awaits Attorney General and Governor approval and filing, and it is not in force. The 2009 Edition (NEC 2008 with amendments, 675 IAC 17-1.8), readopted 2025-11-18, remains in force.
Is Indiana on NEC 2026?
No. NEC 2026 is the newest edition; the one current in Indiana is NEC 2008, six editions older. NFPA publishes a new edition every three years and each state adopts on its own schedule.