Vermont 2026 NEC Changes for Specialty Licenses

8 Hour Course

This 8-hour online training program analyzes key revisions and new concepts introduced in the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC).

The lesson plan covers critical updates pertaining to:

Equipment examination, listing, identification, and product certification standards
Available fault current calculations, short-circuit current ratings, arc-flash hazard marking, and high-leg identification protocols
Branch-circuit, feeder, and service load calculations for dwelling units and EV supply equipment
GFCI, SPGFCI, and ground-fault protection applications for residential and commercial installations
Conductor sizing, ampacity tables, raceways, fixture wires, and physical protection methods
Provisions involving panelboards, HVAC equipment, generators, hazardous locations, marinas, emergency systems, EV power transfer systems, and communications infrastructure

Revised code organization and definitions related to grounding, bonding, conductor types, and fault protection are also explained.

After completing the training, electricians will be fully equipped to interpret and implement current NEC standards safely and accurately.

Approved By: Division of Fire Safety - Electrical Licensing Board

2026 NEC Changes for Specialty Licenses

[76 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
25. 200.7(A)(9) Means of Identifying Grounded Conductors. Sizes 6 AWG or smaller
26. 206 Non-Power-Limited Remote-Control and Signaling Circuits
27. 210.8 GFCI Protection. Exception (applicable to all installations)
28. 210.8 (A)(3) Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel. Accessory Buildings.
29. 210.13(B) Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment. Solidly Grounded dc Electrical Systems
30. 210.23(A) Permissible Loads, Multiple-Outlet Branch Circuits. 10-Ampere Branch CIrcuits
31. 210.52(A)(5) Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. Prohibited Locations (Countertops versus Wall Space)
32. 210.70 Lighting Outlets Required—Battery Operated Switches
33. 210.70 (A)(1) LIghting Outlets Required. Dwelling Units. Laundry Areas
34. 240.7 Overcurrent Protective Devices
35. 270 Grounding and Bonding of Systems over 1000VAC, 1500VDC, Nominal
36. 300.4(C) Damaged Conductors and Wiring Methods
37. 310.5(A) [16 AWG Copper] Conductors for General Wiring. Minimum Size of Conductors
38. 310.5(A) [14 AWG Copper-Clad Aluminum] Conductors for General Wiring. Minimum Size of Conductors
39. 310.16 [Table 310.16]. Ampacities of Insulated Conductors in Raceway, Cable, or Earth (Directly Buried).
40. 352.20(B) Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit (PVC). Maximum Size
41. 402.5 Ampacities for Fixture Wires.
42. 404.1 Switches. Scope
43. 406.1 Wiring Devices [Formerly Known as Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps)]. Scope
44. 406.12(D)(3) Wiring Devices [Formerly Known as Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps)] - Replacement - GFCI Protection
45. 406.40(D) Wiring Devices. General-Use Snap Switches, Dimmers, and Control Switches. Faceplates or Cover Plates Incorporating Night Lights, USB Chargers, or Both.
46. 408.6 Switchboards, Switchgear, and Panelboards. Short-Circuit Current Rating.
47. 408.10 Switchboards, Switchgear, and Panelboards — Support and Arrangement of Busbars and Conductors.
48. 422.12 Appliance. Central Heating Equipment
49. 424.2 Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment. Listing Requirements
50. 424.3 Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment. Reconditioned Equipment
51. 426 Fixed Outdoor Electric Deicing and Snow-Melting Equipment. Part VI. Conductive Pavement Heating Systems
52. 430.22(H) Single Motors. Design BE and CE Motors.
53. 440.2 Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment. Listing Requirements.
54. 440.4(A) Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment. Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressor Nameplate.
55. 440.14 Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment. Location.
56. 440.15 Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment. Split-System Indoor Unit Identification
57. 445.13 Generators. Conductors - Minimum Ampacity and Size.
58. 480.8 Grounding of Battery Stands and Conductive Cases.
59. 500.7 Hazardous (Classified) Locations. Protection Techniques
60. 500.30 Bonding in Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
61. 512.3 Cannabis Oil Equipment and Cannabis Oil Systems Using Flammable Materials
62. 555.9 Marinas, Boatyards, Floating buildings, and Docking Facilities. Engineered Design
63. 620.51(E) Elevators, Dumbwaiters, etc. Surge Protection
64. 624 Electric Self-Propelled Vehicle Power Transfer Systems (ESVSEs)
65. 625.4 Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System. Qualified Person
66. 625.5 Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System. Field Markings
67. 695.7(A)(2) Fire Pumps. Supply Conductors. Feeders
68. 695.14(F) Fire Pumps. Generator Control Wiring Methods
69. 700. Chapter 7 Title Change: Specific Conditions and Systems
70. 700.1 Emergency Systems. Scope
71. 700.4 Commissioning and Servicing.
72. 700.4(F)(8) Emergency Systems. Temporary Source of Power During Servicing (Equal Protection)
73. 700.4(F)(9) Emergency Systems. Temporary Source of Power During Servicing (Switching Separately Derived Systems).
74. 700.10(D)(2) Emergency System. Fire Protection. Feeder-Circuit Wiring
75. 800.1 General Requirements for Communications Systems Outside and Entering Buildings. Scope
76. 800.44 Communications Systems. Overhead (Aerial) Wires and Cables

Course Completion

Mandatory Questionnaire

Certificate of Completion

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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