Stay current with 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) revisions impacting Chapters 1 and 2 with this 4-hour online program.

The material examines updated code structure, equipment practices, and protection methods that affect everyday installation and maintenance work.

Key topics include:

  • Revised definitions related to grounding, bonding, service points, and wiring devices
  • Equipment examination, listing, identification markings, and reconditioned equipment provisions
  • Arc-flash hazard labeling, high-leg identification, and short-circuit current ratings
  • Dwelling-unit and optional load calculations, including EVSE demand considerations
  • Grounded and ungrounded conductor identification standards and signaling circuit applications
  • Expanded GFCI, SPGFCI, and AFCI protections for residential and commercial settings
  • Countertop receptacle spacing, laundry-area lighting provisions, and 10-amp branch circuits

When finished, you’ll be prepared to interpret and implement current code standards with confidence.

Course Format: Video, Audio, & Text

Credit Type: Code Update

Course ID(s): CEC.06103

Approved By: State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

2026 NEC Changes Part 1

  • Chapter One [33 Activities]
    • 01. Introduction to the 2026 NEC, Overview
    • 02. New Articles & Global Changes
    • 03. 90.3 Code Arrangement.
    • 04. 100 Definitions. Artificially Ventilated Room "v"
    • 05. 100 Definitions. Bonding Conductor, Grounding Electrode (Grounding Electrode Bonding Jumper). (Grounding Electrode Bonding Conductor)
    • 06. 100 Definitions. Cable, Limited-Energy. (Limited-Energy Cable)
    • 07. 100 Definitions. Cannabis Oil: Booths, Extraction, Post-Processing, and Preparatory Equipment and Systems.
    • 08. 100 Definitions. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Special Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (SPGFCI).
    • 09. 100 Definitions. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Special Purpose, Classes C, D, and E Devices
    • 10. 100 Definitions. Hand Fastened.
    • 11. 100 Definitions. Lampholder.
    • 12. 100 Definitions. Service Point, Communications. (Communications Service Point).
    • 13. 100 Definitions. Transformer Secondary Conductor
    • 14. 100 Definitions. Wiring Device.
    • 15. 110.10 Available Fault Current, Short-Circuit Current Ratings, and Other Characteristics
    • 16. 110.15 High-Leg Marking
    • 17. 110.16 Arc-Flash Hazard Marking.
    • 18. 110.17 Servicing of Equipment
    • 19. 110.20 Reconditioned Equipment
    • 20. 110.26 Spaces About Electrical Equipment.
    • 21. 110.26(A)(1) Depth of Working Space
    • 22. 110.29 In Sight From (Within Sight From, Within Sight)
    • 23. 110.31 Enclosure for Electrical Installations: Table 110.31 Minimum Distance from Fence to Live Parts. Over 1000 VAC, 1500VDC
    • 24. 110.34 Work Space and Guarding. Table 110.34(A) Minimum Working Space. Over 1000VAC, 1500VDC.
    • 25. 110.39 In Sight From (Within Sight From, Within Sight). Over 1000VAC, 1500VDC.
    • 26. 110.40 Electrical Connections. Over 1000VAC, 1500VDC.
    • 27. 110.75 Access to Manholes.
    • 28. 120 Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Load Calculations.
    • 29. 120.41 Dwelling Units, Minimum Unit Load
    • 30. 120.57 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Load
    • 31. 120.82 Dwelling Unit. Optional Feeder and Service Load Calculations.
    • 32. 120.83 Existing Dwelling Unit (Calculations and Load Percentages).
    • 33. 130 Energy Management Systems
  • Chapter Two [16 Activities]
    • 01. 200.7(A)(9) Means of Identifying Grounded Conductors. Sizes 6 AWG or smaller
    • 02. 206 Non-Power-Limited Remote-Control and Signaling Circuits
    • 03. 210.5 (C)(1) Identification of Ungrounded Conductors. Branch Circuits Supplied from One Nominal Voltage System.
    • 04. 210.8 GFCI Protection. Exception (applicable to all installations)
    • 05. 210.8(A)(3) Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel. Accessory Buildings.
    • 06. 210.8(B) Exception 2. GFCI Protection for Personnel. Other than Dwellings.
    • 07. 210.8(F) Exception No. 3 GFCI Protection for Personnel. Outdoor Outlets
    • 08. 210.12(B) Exception No. 2. Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. Dwelling Units.
    • 09. 210.12(E) Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. Branch Circuit Wiring Extensions, Modifications, or Replacements
    • 10. 210.13(B) Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment. Solidly Grounded dc Electrical Systems
    • 11. 210.23(A) Permissible Loads, Multiple-Outlet Branch Circuits. 10-Ampere Branch Circuits
    • 12. 210.52(A)(5) Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. Prohibited Locations (Countertops versus Wall Space)
    • 13. 210.52(C)(4) Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. Countertops and Work Surfaces. Prohibited Locations
    • 14. 210.63 Branch Circuits. Equipment Requiring Servicing
    • 15. 210.70 Lighting Outlets Required—Battery Operated Switches
    • 16. 210.70 (A)(1) Lighting Outlets Required. Dwelling Units. Laundry Areas

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.