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Originally Posted by Altavia

The 2023 update to the the National Electrical Code now requires Surge Protection Devices.

Understanding the 2023 NEC Rules for Surge Protection.

Understanding NEC 2023 Requirements for Surge Protection

In NEC 2023, the code language of Section 230.67(A) was updated to further define “dwelling units”, now reading:

230.67(A) Surge-Protective Device. All services supplying the following occupancies shall be provided with a surge-protective device (SPD):

(1) Dwelling units

(2) Dormitory units

(3) Guest rooms and guest suites of hotels and motels

(4) Areas of nursing homes and limited-care facilities used exclusively as patient sleeping rooms

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Good morning Altavia, The NEC 2023 code (although 2023) is not being adopted into Building code/Counties of residence in Florida at this time. However, NEC 2020 code begins 1/1/24 for Sumter, Lake, Marion counties. The 2023 code also requires any new construction dwellings to have surge protection that are going through construction/permitting. 2023 NEC is coming, but not yet. Counties adopt the codes when they are ready.