This 6-hour online program examines major revisions introduced in the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC).

The material focuses on updates that affect installation planning, equipment applications, protection methods, and overall system safety across residential, commercial, and industrial environments.

Discussion topics include:

  • Article 90 organization updates and revised Article 100 definitions tied to grounding, bonding, conductor types, and fault protection
  • Equipment examination, listing, labeling, servicing clearances, and arc-flash marking standards
  • Working-space dimensions, guarding methods, and fault-current identification rules for higher-voltage systemS
  • Branch-circuit, feeder, and service load calculations for dwelling units and EV supply equipment
  • Energy management systems, signaling circuits, and conductor identification standards
  • Expanded GFCI, SPGFCI, and equipment ground-fault protections across dwelling and non-dwelling occupancies
  • Receptacle placement, lighting outlet standards, branch-circuit loads, conductor sizing, ampacity tables, and raceway applications
  • Updated standards for switches, panelboards, appliances, motors, HVAC systems, generators, and related equipment
  • Hazardous locations, cannabis oil equipment, marinas, EV power transfer systems, emergency systems, fire pumps, and communications installations

Participants who complete the training will be prepared to apply current NEC revisions confidently while improving safety, installation quality, and code compliance in the field.

Course Format: Video & Text

Credit Type: Electrical Code Update

Course ID(s): 149339

Approved By: Construction Industries Board - Electrical Board

2026 NEC Changes

  • Chapter One [24 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. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Special Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (SPGFCI).
    • 08. 100 Definitions. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Special Purpose, Classes C, D, and E Devices
    • 09. 100 Definitions. Hand Fastened.
    • 10. 100 Definitions. Lampholder.
    • 11. 100 Definitions. Transformer Secondary Conductor
    • 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. Table 110.34(A) Minimum Working Space. Over 1000VAC, 1500VDC.
    • 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 and Load Percentages).
    • 24. 130 Energy Management Systems
  • Chapter Two [11 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. 210.8 GFCI Protection. Exception (applicable to all installations)
    • 04. 210.8 (A)(3) Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel. Accessory Buildings.
    • 05. 210.13(B) Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment. Solidly Grounded dc Electrical Systems
    • 06. 210.23(A) Permissible Loads, Multiple-Outlet Branch Circuits. 10-Ampere Branch CIrcuits
    • 07. 210.52(A)(5) Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. Prohibited Locations (Countertops versus Wall Space)
    • 08. 210.70 Lighting Outlets Required—Battery Operated Switches
    • 09. 210.70 (A)(1) LIghting Outlets Required. Dwelling Units. Laundry Areas
    • 10. 240.7 Overcurrent Protective Devices
    • 11. 270 Grounding and Bonding of Systems over 1000VAC, 1500VDC, Nominal
  • Chapter Three [5 Activities]
    • 01. 300.4(C) Damaged Conductors and Wiring Methods
    • 02. 310.5(A) [16 AWG Copper] Conductors for General Wiring. Minimum Size of Conductors
    • 03. 310.5(A) [14 AWG Copper-Clad Aluminum] Conductors for General Wiring. Minimum Size of Conductors
    • 04. 310.16 [Table 310.16]. Ampacities of Insulated Conductors in Raceway, Cable, or Earth (Directly Buried).
    • 05. 352.20(B) Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit (PVC). Maximum Size
  • Chapter Four [18 Activities]
    • 01. 402.5 Ampacities for Fixture Wires.
    • 02. 404.1 Switches. Scope
    • 03. 406.1 Wiring Devices [Formerly Known as Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps)]. Scope
    • 04. 406.12(D)(3) Wiring Devices [Formerly Known as Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps)] - Replacement - GFCI Protection
    • 05. 406.40(D) Wiring Devices. General-Use Snap Switches, Dimmers, and Control Switches. Faceplates or Cover Plates Incorporating Night Lights, USB Chargers, or Both.
    • 06. 408.6 Switchboards, Switchgear, and Panelboards. Short-Circuit Current Rating.
    • 07. 422.5 Appliances. GFCI Protection
    • 08. 422.12 Appliance. Central Heating Equipment
    • 09. 424.2 Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment. Listing Requirements
    • 10. 424.3 Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment. Reconditioned Equipment
    • 11. 426 Fixed Outdoor Electric Deicing and Snow-Melting Equipment. Part VI. Conductive Pavement Heating Systems
    • 12. 430.22(H) Single Motors. Design BE and CE Motors.
    • 13. 440.2 Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment. Listing Requirements.
    • 14. 440.4(A) Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment. Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressor Nameplate.
    • 15. 440.14 Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment. Location.
    • 16. 440.15 Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment. Split-System Indoor Unit Identification
    • 17. 445.13 Generators. Conductors - Minimum Ampacity and Size.
    • 18. 480.8 Grounding of Battery Stands and Conductive Cases.
  • Chapter Five [4 Activities]
    • 01. 500.7 Hazardous (Classified) Locations. Protection Techniques
    • 02. 500.30 Bonding in Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
    • 03. 512.3 Cannabis Oil Equipment and Cannabis Oil Systems Using Flammable Materials
    • 04. 555.9 Marinas, Boatyards, Floating buildings, and Docking Facilities. Engineered Design
  • Chapter Six [6 Activities]
    • 01. 620.51(E) Elevators, Dumbwaiters, etc. Surge Protection
    • 02. 624 Electric Self-Propelled Vehicle Power Transfer Systems (ESVSEs)
    • 03. 625.4 Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System. Qualified Person
    • 04. 625.5 Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System. Field Markings
    • 05. 695.7(A)(2) Fire Pumps. Supply Conductors. Feeders
    • 06. 695.14(F) Fire Pumps. Generator Control Wiring Methods
  • Chapter Seven [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) Emergency Systems. Temporary Source of Power During Servicing (Equal Protection)
    • 05. 700.4(F)(9) Emergency Systems. Temporary Source of Power During Servicing (Switching Separately Derived Systems).
    • 06. 700.10(D)(2) Emergency System. Fire Protection. Feeder-Circuit Wiring
  • Chapter Eight [2 Activities]
    • 01. 800.1 General Requirements for Communications Systems Outside and Entering Buildings. Scope
    • 02. 800.44 Communications Systems. Overhead (Aerial) Wires and Cables

Course Completion

  • Mandatory Questionnaire
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Expedited Reporting Available
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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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