The city is required to adopt any changes that the State of Minnesota makes to the building codes, including the Electrical Code.  The State has adopted effective July 1, 2023 the NFPA 70 National Electric Code 2023 Edition.  The city must adopt that code, which will be enforced by the city's electrical inspector.  

It is the minimum construction standard throughout all of Minnesota. It is not enforceable by municipalities unless it is adopted by local jurisdictions, and it creates a level playing field for the electricians industry by establishing the Code as the standard for the construction of all buildings in the state.  Shakopee is one of the few communities in the metro area that has its own electrical inspector so the State does not do our plan reviews or inspections.

The Minnesota Electrical Code is adopted more often than the Building Code since Minnesota makes substantial changes to the International Code Council.  The Electrical Code is typically adopted largely intact by the State.

Minor changes to the Electrical Code have been made, and are highlighted in the attached Frequently Asked Questions.  The largest changes reflect research that inspectors have found are causing injuries or worse.  These include now requiring GFCI outlets in more locations, since these monitor a circuit and limit the possibilities of electrical shock, especially in wet locations.  The other change is removing outlets from the sides of kitchen islands or in kitchens. Outlets will now be required to be on top of the counters or islands to limit the opportunities for cords being pulled on and having appliances potentially falling on children or animals.