Explore 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) updates found in Chapters 1 and 2 and how they affect modern installation practices, safety procedures, and system planning.
The training highlights revised code concepts tied to equipment handling, branch circuits, fault protection, and load calculations.
Lessons cover:
- Code arrangement, scope updates, and newly introduced terminology
- Equipment installation standards, working space dimensions, and “in-sight-from” provisions
- Arc-flash markings, servicing protocols, and fault current identification methods
- Branch-circuit, feeder, and service calculations for dwelling units and EV charging equipment
- Energy management systems and conductor identification methods for power and signaling systems
- GFCI, SPGFCI, and AFCI applications tied to branch-circuit extensions and replacements
- Lighting outlets, receptacle spacing rules, and permissible branch-circuit loads
After finishing the program, you’ll understand how to apply the latest NEC standards effectively across a variety of projects.
Course Format: Video & Text
Credit Type: Code Update
Course ID(s): 4921915
Approved By: Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing
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
