The short answer
Louisiana enforces NEC 2020, the current edition there, statewide, in effect since January 1, 2023.
- Current edition
- NEC 2020 (current)
- Adoption
- Statewide
- In effect since
- January 1, 2023
- Licensing board
- Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
- Primary source
- lsuccc.la
Code adoption cycles change. Always confirm the edition and amendments in force with your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before permitting work.
How does Louisiana adopt the NEC?
Louisiana adopts the NEC statewide through the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission (formerly the State Uniform Construction Code Council).
What are Louisiana's amendments to the NEC?
The app's record for Louisiana lists no individual amendments; the adoption summary above says how the state applies the code.
Who issues electrical permits in Louisiana?
Local building departments (parish/municipal) issue permits and inspect under the state code floor.
Who licenses electricians in Louisiana?
Statewide licensing of electrical contractors through LSLBC; municipalities may add local competency-card requirements. Licensing board: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC).
Is Louisiana moving to a newer NEC edition?
NEC 2023 with the 2024 I-codes is proposed to take effect 2027-01-01: the commission published its notice of intent in the August 2026 Louisiana Register and substantive changes to the proposed plumbing and electrical rules in the October 2026 Register, with a public hearing on 2026-11-24; no final rule was published as of 2026-10-22.
Is Louisiana on NEC 2026?
No. NEC 2026 is the newest edition; the one current in Louisiana is NEC 2020, two editions older. NFPA publishes a new edition every three years and each state adopts on its own schedule.