State Electrical Division
The State Electrical Division is a department within Engineering's Field Operations Division of the Office of State Fire Marshal. The State Electrical Division works closely with the Codes & Interpretations Division and the Manufactured Building Division by providing the regulatory authority over all classes of electrical systems.
Overview
- Interprets the State Electrical Code and provides public access to State adopted amendments
- Oversees the approval of suitable qualified testing laboratories and national standards
- Provides educational resources that are related the electrical industry
- Responsible for testing and certification of School Maintenance Electricians
- Inspects all NC Department of Transportation owned traffic control electrical equipment
- Provides Fire Investigations from an electrical perspective for local jurisdictions and the State Bureau of Investigation upon request
Important Notifications
Hurricane Helene Flooded Structures and Compromised Electrical Systems - October 15, 2024
Eaton Tandem Breakers Marking and Approval
Electrical Violations Outside the Permitted Scope of Work June 18, 2019
Elevator Inspection Jurisdiction, Commercial and Public
Residential Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Inspection Procedure April 23, 2019
Temporarily Approved Solar Photovoltaic Electrical Schematics