2026 is out

[Dennis Alwon]

The 2026 code is out and there are some structural changes. Here is a glimpse at Chapter 2 headings. Looks like they now have a different article for stuff over 1000 volts

Chapter 2 — Wiring and Protection​

Article 200 Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors​

Article 206 Non-Power-Limited Remote-Control and Signaling Circuits​

Article 210 Branch Circuits​

Article 215 Feeders​

Article 225 Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders​

Article 230 Services​

Article 240 Overcurrent Protection​

Article 242 Overvoltage Protection​

Article 245 Overcurrent Protection for Systems Rated Over 1000 Volts ac, 1500 Volts dc, Nominal​

Article 250 Grounding and Bonding​

Article 265 Branch Circuits Over 1000 Volts ac, 1500 Volts dc, Nominal​

Article 266 Feeders Over 1000 Volts ac, 1500 Volts dc, Nominal​

Article 267 Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders Over 1000 Volts ac, 1500 Volts dc, Nominal​

Article 268 Services Over 1000 Volts ac, 1500 Volts dc, Nominal​

Article 270 Grounding and Bonding of Systems over 1000 Volts ac, 1500 Volts dc, Nominal​

 

[tortuga]

Lots of changes indeed, especially low voltage, looks like after 70 years the whats left of the phone company lost their exemption, article 800 is now just like any other article if I am reading the revisions of 90.3 right. I think it was in 1947 Ma Bell lobbied for that special treatment.
And Article 800 covers the requirements for all communications system wires and cables located outside of and entering
buildings.

 

[LarryFine]

All of those links only open: https://link.nfpa.org/

 

[Dennis Alwon]

All of those links only open: https://link.nfpa.org/

They were just copied to show you the new articles. I didn't realize they copied as a link. I have a paid subscription so I get to access it but my intent wasn't to link you to Napa link

 

[hbiss]

All of those links only open: https://link.nfpa.org/

Which is totally useless when rendered in Microsoft Edge browsers. Works OK with Firefox.

-Hal

 

[infinity]

Wouldn't it be nice that once the new version of the code is released if the NFPA would offer the previous version in a PDF format?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Wouldn't it be nice that once the new version of the code is released if the NFPA would offer the previous version in a PDF format?

That would be nice except that everyone would wait for the next code to start the one before. Many areas still are on the 2017, 2020, 2023 etc.

 

[Tyler C]

Wouldn't it be nice that once the new version of the code is released if the NFPA would offer the previous version in a PDF format?

I wish - I find the lack of a PDF of the new code books of be the biggest problem relating to the NEC right now. I've used several of the digital code book services, with LiNK being the best of them by far, but even LiNK is nowhere near as fast and convenient as a PDF.

 

[infinity]

I wish - I find the lack of a PDF of the new code books of be the biggest problem relating to the NEC right now. I've used several of the digital code book services, with LiNK being the best of them by far, but even LiNK is nowhere near as fast and convenient as a PDF.

Yeah the lack of PDF's sucks. Many areas especially on construction sites lack good Internet connectivity.