Board of Electrical Examiners Meeting - May 7, 2026 (Audio Only)

The City of Murfreesboro Board of Electrical Examiners convened on May 7, 2026, primarily to discuss the adoption of updated electrical and building codes, specifically moving towards the 2023 NEC and 2024 building codes. The board reviewed amendments from neighboring jurisdictions like Metro Nashville and Franklin to align their codes and maintain consistency for contractors working across jurisdictions. Key topics included potential amendments related to grounding electrodes, main service disconnect locations, and whole-house surge protectors. The board also discussed the constraints imposed by state law on energy code restrictions and the need to maintain exemption status by adopting codes within seven years of publication. Additionally, the meeting covered the recent fee increases for electrical permits and inspections, effective June 1, 2026, marking the first increase since 2014. Board member term expirations and appointments were briefly addressed, with some members considering continuation or replacement. No formal votes were recorded during this meeting, but action items include further review of code amendments and preparation for council approval of the updated codes by July 2026.