This 4-hour online program examines major revisions introduced in the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC), with a special focus on updated installation standards, protection methods, wiring practices, and equipment provisions.
Approved for local Limited Renewable Energy Technicians (LRTs) and Limited Journeyman Sign Electricians (SIGs), the material covers practical revisions that affect residential, commercial, and specialty systems across multiple NEC chapters.
Participants will review updates involving:
- Revised definitions, code organization, and Article 110 installation provisions
- Grounding, bonding, working-space standards, and equipment markings
- Dwelling-unit load calculations, EV-related calculations, and energy management systems
- GFCI and SPGFCI protections for appliances, accessory buildings, and branch circuits
- Wiring methods, raceway limitations, conductor sizing, and ampacity tables
- Wiring devices, panelboards, HVAC systems, batteries, and fixed outdoor heating equipment
- Hazardous locations, marinas, elevators, cannabis oil installations, and EV power transfer systems
- Emergency systems, fire pumps, and communications-system revisions
The training prepares industry professionals to apply current NEC standards accurately in the field and uphold the highest safety standards across all projects.
Course Format: Video & Text
Credit Type: Code Change: Model Code
Course ID(s): 28505256
Approved By: Department of Consumer & Business Services - Building Codes Division
2026 NEC Changes for LRT and SIG Licenses
- Chapter One [18 Activities]
- 01. Introduction to the 2026 NEC, Overview
- 02. New Articles & Global Changes
- 03. 90.3 Code Arrangement.
- 04. 100 Definitions. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Special Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (SPGFCI).
- 05. 100 Definitions. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, Special Purpose, Classes C, D, and E Devices
- 06. 100 Definitions. Lampholder.
- 07. 100 Definitions. Transformer Secondary Conductor
- 08. 110.10 Available Fault Current, Short-Circuit Current Ratings, and Other Characteristics
- 09. 110.15 High-Leg Marking
- 10. 110.16 Arc-Flash Hazard Marking.
- 11. 110.26(A)(1) Depth of Working Space
- 12. 120 Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Load Calculations.
- 13. 120.41 Dwelling Units, Minimum Unit Load
- 14. 120.57 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Load
- 15. 120.82 Dwelling Unit. Optional Feeder and Service Load Calculations.
- 16. 120.83 Existing Dwelling Unit (Calculations and Load Percentages).
- 17. 130 Energy Management Systems
- 18. 206 Non-Power-Limited Remote-Control and Signaling Circuits
- Chapter Two [7 Activities]
- 01. 210.8 GFCI Protection. Exception (applicable to all installations)
- 02. 210.8 (A)(3) Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel. Accessory Buildings.
- 03. 210.52(A)(5) Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. Prohibited Locations (Countertops versus Wall Space)
- 04. 210.70 Lighting Outlets Required—Battery Operated Switches
- 05. 210.70(A)(1) LIghting Outlets Required. Dwelling Units. Laundry Areas
- 06. 240.7 Overcurrent Protective Devices
- 07. 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 [10 Activities]
- 01. 404.1 Switches. Scope
- 02. 406.1 Wiring Devices [Formerly Known as Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps)]. Scope
- 03. 406.12(D)(3) Wiring Devices [Formerly Known as Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps)] - Replacement - GFCI Protection
- 04. 408.6 Switchboards, Switchgear, and Panelboards. Short-Circuit Current Rating.
- 05. 422.5 Appliances. GFCI Protection
- 06. 426 Fixed Outdoor Electric Deicing and Snow-Melting Equipment. Part VI. Conductive Pavement Heating Systems
- 07. 440.4(A) Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment. Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressor Nameplate.
- 08. 440.14 Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment. Location.
- 09. 440.15 Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment. Split-System Indoor Unit Identification
- 10. 480.8 Grounding of Battery Stands and Conductive Cases.
- Chapter Five [3 Activities]
- 01. 500.30 Bonding in Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
- 02. 512.3 Cannabis Oil Equipment and Cannabis Oil Systems Using Flammable Materials
- 03. 555.9 Marinas, Boatyards, Floating buildings, and Docking Facilities. Engineered Design
- Chapter Six [5 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
- Chapter Seven [2 Activities]
- 01. 700.4(F)(8) Emergency Systems. Temporary Source of Power During Servicing (Equal Protection)
- 02. 700.10(D)(2) Emergency System. Fire Protection. Feeder-Circuit Wiring
- Chapter Eight [1 Activity]
- 01. 800.1 General Requirements for Communications Systems Outside and Entering Buildings. Scope
Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Completion
