This program covers the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) updates presented in Chapters 1 through 8.

The web-based training lasts approximately 8 hours and guides learners through the current protocols for handling:

  • Fault protection systems: GFCI, AFCI, SPGFCI, and GFPE for dwelling and non-dwelling installations.
  • Load assessments: Branch-circuit, feeder, and service sizing.
  • Wiring methods and conductors: Cable routing, underground installations, physical protection, securing and support, conductor identification, and ampacity tables.
  • Equipment and devices: Switches, wiring devices, panelboards, industrial control panels, HVAC systems, generators, and stationary battery storage.
  • EV/ESVSE power transfer systems: Charging infrastructure, disconnects, and markings
  • Special occupancies: Hazardous locations, cannabis oil facilities, commercial garages, recreational vehicles, boatyards, and more.
  • Equipotential bonding: Aquatic installations, including swimming pools and luminaires.
  • Emergency power and low-voltage systems: Standby equipment, surge protection, limited-energy cabling, raceways, and broadband provisions.

Participants who complete the class will be ready to incorporate the latest regulatory standards in the field.

Course Format: Video & Text

Credit Type: NEC Code

Course ID(s): E2026-59

Approved By: Department of Labor - Electrical Inspection And Licensing Division

2026 NEC Changes

  • Chapter 1 [24 Activities]
    • 01. New Articles & Global Changes
    • 02. 90.3 Code Arrangement.
    • 03. 100 Definitions. Artificially Ventilated Room
    • 04. 100 Definitions. Bonding Conductor, Grounding Electrode (Grounding Electrode Bonding Jumper)
    • 05. 100 Definitions. Cable, Limited-Energy
    • 06. 100 Definitions. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Special Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (SPGFCI)
    • 07. 100 Definitions. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Special Purpose, Classes C, D, and E Devices
    • 08. 100 Definitions. Hand Fastened
    • 09. 100 Definitions. Lampholder
    • 10. 100 Definitions. Transformer Secondary Conductor
    • 11. 110.3(B) Examination, Identification, Installation, Use, and Listing of Equipment
    • 12. 110.10 Available Fault Current, Short-Circuit Current Ratings, and Other Characteristics
    • 13. 110.15 High-Leg Marking
    • 14. 110.16 Arc-Flash Hazard Marking
    • 15. 110.17 Servicing of Equipment
    • 16. 110.26 Spaces About Electrical Equipment
    • 17. 110.26(A)(1) Depth of Working Space
    • 18. 110.34 Work Space and Guarding
    • 19. 120 Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Load Calculations
    • 20. 120.41 Dwelling Units, Minimum Unit Load
    • 21. 120.57 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Load
    • 22. 120.82 Dwelling Unit Optional Feeder and Service Load Calculations
    • 23. 120.83 Existing Dwelling Unit Calculations
    • 24. 130 Energy Management Systems
  • Chapter 2 [21 Activities]
    • 01. 200.7(A)(9) Means of Identifying Grounded Conductors
    • 02. 206 Non-Power-Limited Remote-Control and Signaling Circuits
    • 03. 210.5(C)(1) Identification of Ungrounded Conductors
    • 04. 210.8 GFCI Protection Exception
    • 05. 210.8(A)(3) GFCI Protection for Personnel, Accessory Buildings
    • 06. 210.8(B) Exception 2 GFCI Other Than Dwellings
    • 07. 210.8(F) Exception Outdoor Outlets
    • 08. 210.13(B) Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment
    • 09. 210.23(A) Permissible Loads
    • 10. 210.52(A)(5) Receptacle Outlets Prohibited Locations
    • 11. 210.52(C)(4) Countertop Receptacle Locations
    • 12. 210.63 Equipment Requiring Servicing
    • 13. 210.70 Lighting Outlets Required—Battery Operated Switches
    • 14. 210.70(A)(1) Lighting Outlets Required, Dwelling Laundry Areas
    • 15. 225.31 Disconnecting Means
    • 16. 230.62(C) Service Equipment Barriers
    • 17. 240.7 Overcurrent Protective Devices
    • 18. 265 Branch Circuits Over 1000VAC, 1500VDC
    • 19. 266 Feeders Over 1000VAC, 1500VDC
    • 20. 268 Services Over 1000VAC, 1500VDC
    • 21. 270 Grounding and Bonding of Systems over 1000VAC, 1500VDC
  • Chapter 3 [11 Activities]
    • 01. 300.4(C) Damaged Conductors and Wiring Methods
    • 02. 300.6(E) Protection Against Physical Damage
    • 03. 300.19(B) Number of Conductors and Cables in Raceway
    • 04. 310.5(A) Conductors for General Wiring, 16 AWG Copper
    • 05. 310.5(A) Conductors for General Wiring, 14 AWG Copper-Clad Aluminum
    • 06. 310.16 Ampacities of Insulated Conductors
    • 07. 334.12 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable Uses Not Permitted
    • 08. 334.24 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable Bending Radius
    • 09. 334.30 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable Securing and Supporting
    • 10. 334.104 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable Construction Specifications
    • 11. 352.20(B) Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit Maximum Size
  • Chapter 4 [20 Activities]
    • 01. 402.5 Ampacities for Fixture Wires
    • 02. 404.1 Switches Scope
    • 03. 406.1 Wiring Devices Scope
    • 04. 406.12(D)(3) Wiring Devices Replacement GFCI Protection
    • 05. 406.14(G)(3) Receptacle Orientation
    • 06. 406.40(D) Faceplates, Night Lights, and USB Features
    • 07. 408.6 Switchboards, Switchgear, and Panelboards Short-Circuit Rating
    • 08. 409.23 Industrial Control Panels Source of Supply
    • 09. 408.10 Switchboards Support and Arrangement
    • 10. 422.12 Central Heating Equipment
    • 11. 424.2 Fixed Electric Space-Heating Listing Requirements
    • 12. 424.3 Fixed Electric Space-Heating Reconditioned Equipment
    • 13. 426 Conductive Pavement Heating Systems
    • 14. 430.22(H) Single Motors Design BE and CE
    • 15. 440.2 Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment Listing Requirements
    • 16. 440.4(A) Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressor Nameplate
    • 17. 440.14 Air-Conditioning Equipment Location
    • 18. 440.15 Split-System Indoor Unit Identification
    • 19. 445.13 Generators Conductors Minimum Ampacity and Size
    • 20. 480.8 Grounding of Battery Stands and Conductive Cases
  • Chapter 5 [10 Activities]
    • 01. 500.7 Hazardous Locations Protection Techniques
    • 02. 500.30 Bonding in Hazardous Locations
    • 03. 505.8(Q) Protection Techniques Artificially Ventilated Rooms
    • 04. 512.3 Cannabis Oil Equipment and Systems Using Flammable Materials
    • 05. 517.4 Health Care Facilities Electrical Service
    • 06. 517.43(A)(7) Automatic Connection to Life Safety Branch
    • 07. 551.32 Recreational Vehicles and Parks Inverter Labeling
    • 08. 551.40(D) Grounding Monitor Interrupter
    • 09. 555.9 Marinas and Docking Facilities Engineered Design
    • 10. 555.35(F) Marinas Coordination and Performance Testing
  • Chapter 6 [7 Activities]
    • 01. 604.100(A) Manufactured Wiring Systems
    • 02. 620.51(E) Elevators Surge Protection
    • 03. 624 Electric Self-Propelled Vehicle Power Transfer Systems
    • 04. 625.4 Electric Vehicle Power Transfer Qualified Person
    • 05. 625.5 Electric Vehicle Power Transfer Field Markings
    • 06. 695.7(A)(2) Fire Pumps Supply Conductors
    • 07. 695.14(F) Fire Pumps Generator Control Wiring Methods
  • Chapter 7 [6 Activities]
    • 01. 700 Chapter 7 Title Change: Specific Conditions and Systems
    • 02. 700.1 Emergency Systems Scope
    • 03. 700.4 Commissioning and Servicing
    • 04. 700.4(F)(8) Temporary Source of Power During Servicing (Equal Protection)
    • 05. 700.4(F)(9) Temporary Source of Power During Servicing (Separately Derived Systems)
    • 06. 700.10(D)(2) Emergency Systems Fire Protection Feeder Wiring
  • Chapter 8 [2 Activities]
    • 01. 800.1 Communications Systems Scope
    • 02. 800.44 Communications Systems Overhead Wires and Cables

Course Completion

  • Mandatory Questionnaire
  • Certificate of Completion
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Instructor Bio

Jerry Durham

Jerry previously served the state of North Carolina as a Level III electrical inspector and provided state-approved electrical training for electrical inspectors at both Alamance County and Guilford County (NC) Community Colleges. Jerry taught the Kentucky state-approved four-year electrical apprenticeship programs offered by the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Trade School and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Trade School, and served the state of Kentucky as a Master Electrician and Louisville Metro Code Enforcement Officer. Jerry is a Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) and NCCER Core and Electrical Curriculum certified instructor. Jerry currently holds North Carolina and ICC electrical inspector accreditations and is recognized by the state of Washington as an approved electrical administrator.

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