This online continuing education course provides a comprehensive analysis of the significant restructuring and technical revisions introduced in the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC). The training navigates the relocation of foundational rules, including the repurposing of Article 300 and the introduction of new articles for medium-voltage systems and energy management. Participants will examine critical updates to GFCI and AFCI requirements, arc-flash labeling, and the evolving standards for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
Learning Objectives – By the conclusion of this 8-hour course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the major organizational shifts in the 2026 NEC, including the relocation of physical damage, corrosion protection, and securing/supporting rules.
- Calculate load requirements for dwelling units and sizing for branch-circuit conductors using the newly restructured tables and references.
- Apply updated arc-flash and fault-current labeling requirements to ensure field-applied hazard markings meet 2026 standards.
- Evaluate the new listing and malfunction-handling requirements for Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Power Control Systems (PCS).
- Implement revised GFCI protection standards for outdoor outlets, HVAC equipment, and high-frequency applications.
- Master the sizing of Equipment Grounding Conductors (EGC) and Grounding Electrode Conductors (GEC) for both standard and medium-voltage systems.
- Navigate the expanded requirements for EVSE, including new load management rules, emergency shutoffs, and plug ratings.
- Execute selective coordination re-evaluations for emergency and standby systems as mandated by the 2026 updates.
Course Features
- Lectures 88
- Quizzes 88
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 8
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 2 Sections
- 88 Lessons
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- Wiring Methods and Equipment88
- 1.1300.13 – Major Relocation: Securing and Supporting Moves to Section 300.13
- 1.2300.13 – Major Relocation: Securing and Supporting Moves to Section 300.131 Question
- 1.3300.24 – Is the 360-Degree Bend Limit Now a General Requirement?
- 1.4300.24 – Is the 360-Degree Bend Limit Now a General Requirement?1 Question
- 1.5300.4 – Where Did the Nail Plates Go? The Repurposing of Section 300.4
- 1.6300.4 – Where Did the Nail Plates Go? The Repurposing of Section 300.41 Question
- 1.7300.5 – Major Restructuring: Section 300.5 is Now “Conductors”
- 1.8300.5 – Major Restructuring: Section 300.5 is Now “Conductors”1 Question
- 1.9300.6 – Where Did the Physical Damage Rules Go? (Section 300.6)
- 1.10300.6 – Where Did the Physical Damage Rules Go? (Section 300.6)1 Question
- 1.11300.9 – Managing Temperature Changes: Condensation and Expansion
- 1.12300.9 – Managing Temperature Changes: Condensation and Expansion1 Question
- 1.13305.14 – Where Did the Physical Damage Protection Rules Go? (Systems over 1000VAC/1500VDC)
- 1.14305.14 – Where Did the Physical Damage Protection Rules Go? (Systems over 1000VAC/1500VDC)1 Question
- 1.15305.16 – Where Did the Corrosion Protection Rules Go? (Systems over 1000VAC/1500VDC)
- 1.16305.16 – Where Did the Corrosion Protection Rules Go? (Systems over 1000VAC/1500VDC)1 Question
- 1.17305.17 – How are Temperature Changes Handled in the 2026 NEC? (Systems over 1000VAC/1500VDC)
- 1.18305.17 – How are Temperature Changes Handled in the 2026 NEC? (Systems over 1000VAC/1500VDC)1 Question
- 1.19305.21 – New General Requirements for Securing and Supporting Wiring Methods (Systems over 1000VAC/1500VDC)
- 1.20305.21 – New General Requirements for Securing and Supporting Wiring Methods (Systems over 1000VAC/1500VDC)1 Question
- 1.21305.29 – Where Did Vertical Raceway Supports Go? (New Section 305.29)
- 1.22305.29 – Where Did Vertical Raceway Supports Go? (New Section 305.29)1 Question
- 1.23305.32 – Wiring in Ducts and Plenums (Section 305.32) (Systems over 1000VAC/1500VDC)
- 1.24305.32 – Wiring in Ducts and Plenums (Section 305.32) (Systems over 1000VAC/1500VDC)1 Question
- 1.25310.5 – New Minimum Conductor Sizes and Section Relocation
- 1.26310.5 – New Minimum Conductor Sizes and Section Relocation1 Question
- 1.27312.11 – Where did the Rules for Splices in Switch Enclosures Go?
- 1.28312.11 – Where did the Rules for Splices in Switch Enclosures Go?1 Question
- 1.29314.27 – Outlet Box Support and Fan Box Locations: 2026 Revisions
- 1.30314.27 – Outlet Box Support and Fan Box Locations: 2026 Revisions1 Question
- 1.31342.30 – Updates to IMC Securing and Supporting References
- 1.32342.30 – Updates to IMC Securing and Supporting References1 Question
- 1.33400.10 – Clarifying References for Flexible Cord Requirements
- 1.34400.10 – Clarifying References for Flexible Cord Requirements1 Question
- 1.35402.13 – Where Did Table 402.3 Go? New Location for Fixture Wire Types
- 1.36402.13 – Where Did Table 402.3 Go? New Location for Fixture Wire Types1 Question
- 1.37404.2 – Where Did the “Neutral at the Switch” Rule Go? (New Listing Requirements)
- 1.38404.2 – Where Did the “Neutral at the Switch” Rule Go? (New Listing Requirements)1 Question
- 1.39406.12 – Where Did General Installation Requirements for receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs Go?
- 1.40406.12 – Where Did General Installation Requirements for receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs Go?1 Question
- 1.41406.14 – Where Did Receptacle Mounting Rules Go in the 2026 NEC?
- 1.42406.14 – Where Did Receptacle Mounting Rules Go in the 2026 NEC?1 Question
- 1.43406.16 – Did Receptacle Faceplate Rules Move?
- 1.44406.16 – Did Receptacle Faceplate Rules Move?1 Question
- 1.45406.18 – Where did the rules for Attachment Plugs and Connectors go in 2026?
- 1.46406.18 – Where did the rules for Attachment Plugs and Connectors go in 2026?1 Question
- 1.47406.19 – Where Did Grounding-Type Receptacle Rules Go? (Relocation to 406.19)
- 1.48406.19 – Where Did Grounding-Type Receptacle Rules Go? (Relocation to 406.19)1 Question
- 1.49406.26 – Where are Tamper-Resistant Receptacles Now Required?
- 1.50406.26 – Where are Tamper-Resistant Receptacles Now Required?1 Question
- 1.51406.28 – Where Did Single-Pole Separable Connectors Go? Understanding New Section 406.28
- 1.52406.28 – Where Did Single-Pole Separable Connectors Go? Understanding New Section 406.281 Question
- 1.53406.30 – Where Did the Neutral Rule Go? Relocation of Switch Connections
- 1.54406.30 – Where Did the Neutral Rule Go? Relocation of Switch Connections1 Question
- 1.55406.38 – Where Did the Switch Grouping Rule Go? Understanding New Section 406.38
- 1.56406.38 – Where Did the Switch Grouping Rule Go? Understanding New Section 406.381 Question
- 1.57406.40 – Switch Faceplates Relocated and Expanded to Include Dimmers and Control Switches
- 1.58406.40 – Switch Faceplates Relocated and Expanded to Include Dimmers and Control Switches1 Question
- 1.59406.9 – 406.9 includes switches now?
- 1.60406.9 – 406.9 includes switches now?1 Question
- 1.61408.10 – Where Did the Busbar Rules Go? A Move to 408.10
- 1.62408.10 – Where Did the Busbar Rules Go? A Move to 408.101 Question
- 1.63408.3 – New Rules for Reconditioned Equipment (Section 408.3)
- 1.64408.3 – New Rules for Reconditioned Equipment (Section 408.3)1 Question
- 1.65409.110 – SCCR Visibility and Marking Updates for Industrial Control Panels
- 1.66409.110 – SCCR Visibility and Marking Updates for Industrial Control Panels1 Question
- 1.67410.116 – Recessed Luminaire Clearances and Fire-Rated Installations
- 1.68410.116 – Recessed Luminaire Clearances and Fire-Rated Installations1 Question
- 1.69410.64 – Can Luminaires Be Used as Raceways?
- 1.70410.64 – Can Luminaires Be Used as Raceways?1 Question
- 1.71424.19 – How Have Disconnecting Means for Space Heating Changed?
- 1.72424.19 – How Have Disconnecting Means for Space Heating Changed?1 Question
- 1.73426.60 – How Does the 2026 NEC Address Conductive Pavement Heating?
- 1.74426.60 – How Does the 2026 NEC Address Conductive Pavement Heating?1 Question
- 1.75426.62 – Where are Conductive Pavement Heating Systems Prohibited?
- 1.76426.62 – Where are Conductive Pavement Heating Systems Prohibited?1 Question
- 1.77625.2 – How Have Listing Requirements for EV Equipment Changed?
- 1.78625.2 – How Have Listing Requirements for EV Equipment Changed?1 Question
- 1.79625.40 – Did the Exception for EV Branch Circuits Change in 2026?
- 1.80625.40 – Did the Exception for EV Branch Circuits Change in 2026?1 Question
- 1.81625.43 – Emergency Shutoffs and Expanded Disconnect Rules for EVSE
- 1.82625.43 – Emergency Shutoffs and Expanded Disconnect Rules for EVSE1 Question
- 1.83625.44 – New Plug Ratings and Voltage Options for EV Chargers
- 1.84625.44 – New Plug Ratings and Voltage Options for EV Chargers1 Question
- 1.85625.5 – Are You Labeling EVSE Correctly Under the New 2026 Rules?
- 1.86625.5 – Are You Labeling EVSE Correctly Under the New 2026 Rules?1 Question
- 1.87706.31 – Did the 2026 NEC Remove the Current-Limiting Requirement for ESS?
- 1.88706.31 – Did the 2026 NEC Remove the Current-Limiting Requirement for ESS?1 Question
- Theory and Calculations88
- 2.1110.10 – How has the focus of Section 110.10 shifted regarding Available Fault Current?
- 2.2110.10 – How has the focus of Section 110.10 shifted regarding Available Fault Current?1 Question
- 2.3110.14 – Are Your Compounds “Identified” or Just “Suitable”?
- 2.4110.14 – Are Your Compounds “Identified” or Just “Suitable”?1 Question
- 2.5110.16 – Arc-Flash Labels: From Generic Warnings to Detailed Markings
- 2.6110.16 – Arc-Flash Labels: From Generic Warnings to Detailed Markings1 Question
- 2.7110.21 – Updating References for Field-Applied Hazard Markings
- 2.8110.21 – Updating References for Field-Applied Hazard Markings1 Question
- 2.9110.24 – How Must Fault Current Labels Be Marked in 2026?
- 2.10110.24 – How Must Fault Current Labels Be Marked in 2026?1 Question
- 2.11110.26 – How Have Working Space Rules Changed for DC Systems and Enclosed Parts?
- 2.12110.26 – How Have Working Space Rules Changed for DC Systems and Enclosed Parts?1 Question
- 2.13110.31 – How have fence clearance requirements changed for High-Voltage DC systems?
- 2.14110.31 – How have fence clearance requirements changed for High-Voltage DC systems?1 Question
- 2.15120.41 – How are Dwelling Unit Load Calculations Changing in 2026?
- 2.16120.41 – How are Dwelling Unit Load Calculations Changing in 2026?1 Question
- 2.17130.1 – Why have Energy Management Systems moved to Chapter 1?
- 2.18130.1 – Why have Energy Management Systems moved to Chapter 1?1 Question
- 2.19130.2 – What are the New Listing Requirements for Energy Management Equipment?
- 2.20130.2 – What are the New Listing Requirements for Energy Management Equipment?1 Question
- 2.21130.60 – How must Power Control Systems (PCS) handle malfunctions under the 2026 NEC?
- 2.22130.60 – How must Power Control Systems (PCS) handle malfunctions under the 2026 NEC?1 Question
- 2.23130.70 – How Must Power Control System (PCS) Settings Be Configured?
- 2.24130.70 – How Must Power Control System (PCS) Settings Be Configured?1 Question
- 2.25210.11 – Are Small Appliance Circuits Now Strictly Dedicated?
- 2.26210.11 – Are Small Appliance Circuits Now Strictly Dedicated?1 Question
- 2.27210.12 – AFCI Updates: Welding Exceptions & Retrofit Flexibility
- 2.28210.12 – AFCI Updates: Welding Exceptions & Retrofit Flexibility1 Question
- 2.29210.14 – Where did the Specific-Purpose Branch Circuits Table go in the 2026 NEC?
- 2.30210.14 – Where did the Specific-Purpose Branch Circuits Table go in the 2026 NEC?1 Question
- 2.31210.17 – Do Dormitories With Cooking Provisions Require Dwelling Unit Branch Circuits?
- 2.32210.17 – Do Dormitories With Cooking Provisions Require Dwelling Unit Branch Circuits?1 Question
- 2.33210.19 – Where Did the Calculation Tables Go? Sizing Branch-Circuit Conductors
- 2.34210.19 – Where Did the Calculation Tables Go? Sizing Branch-Circuit Conductors1 Question
- 2.35210.52 – Where Can Receptacles Go? New Restrictions for Islands and Cabinets
- 2.36210.52 – Where Can Receptacles Go? New Restrictions for Islands and Cabinets1 Question
- 2.37210.8 – Updates to GFCI Requirements: Outdoor Outlets, HVAC, and High Frequencies
- 2.38210.8 – Updates to GFCI Requirements: Outdoor Outlets, HVAC, and High Frequencies1 Question
- 2.39215.18 – New SPD Requirements for Emergency Service Sleeping Quarters
- 2.40215.18 – New SPD Requirements for Emergency Service Sleeping Quarters1 Question
- 2.41240.4 – How Has Small Conductor Protection and OCPD Terminology Changed?
- 2.42240.4 – How Has Small Conductor Protection and OCPD Terminology Changed?1 Question
- 2.43240.67 – How has Arc Energy Reduction for Large Fuses been Updated?
- 2.44240.67 – How has Arc Energy Reduction for Large Fuses been Updated?1 Question
- 2.45240.87 – How Has Arc Energy Reduction Terminology Updated?
- 2.46240.87 – How Has Arc Energy Reduction Terminology Updated?1 Question
- 2.47242.1 – How Has the Scope of Article 242 Changed for DC Systems?
- 2.48242.1 – How Has the Scope of Article 242 Changed for DC Systems?1 Question
- 2.49242.54 – How have cross-references for surge arrester interconnections changed?
- 2.50242.54 – How have cross-references for surge arrester interconnections changed?1 Question
- 2.51250.122 – Restructured Rules for EGC Sizing and Citations
- 2.52250.122 – Restructured Rules for EGC Sizing and Citations1 Question
- 2.53268.31 – New Requirements for Service Conductor Sizing and Ampacity
- 2.54268.31 – New Requirements for Service Conductor Sizing and Ampacity1 Question
- 2.55268.42 – How are Medium Voltage Service Conductors Sized in the 2026 NEC?
- 2.56268.42 – How are Medium Voltage Service Conductors Sized in the 2026 NEC?1 Question
- 2.57270.122 – New Article 270: Sizing EGCs for Medium Voltage Systems
- 2.58270.122 – New Article 270: Sizing EGCs for Medium Voltage Systems1 Question
- 2.59270.166 – How are DC Grounding Electrode Conductors Sized in the 2026 NEC?
- 2.60270.166 – How are DC Grounding Electrode Conductors Sized in the 2026 NEC?1 Question
- 2.61270.66 – How Do You Size AC Grounding Electrode Conductors for Systems Over 1000V AC/1500V DC in 2026?
- 2.62270.66 – How Do You Size AC Grounding Electrode Conductors for Systems Over 1000V AC/1500V DC in 2026?1 Question
- 2.63310.16 – New Ampacities for Small Conductors and Copper-Clad Aluminum
- 2.64310.16 – New Ampacities for Small Conductors and Copper-Clad Aluminum1 Question
- 2.65406.46 – Have Switch Ratings Moved to Article 406?
- 2.66406.46 – Have Switch Ratings Moved to Article 406?1 Question
- 2.67422.11 – New Acronyms and Relocated Tables for Appliance Protection
- 2.68422.11 – New Acronyms and Relocated Tables for Appliance Protection1 Question
- 2.69525.24 – How has GFCI Protection for Carnivals and Fairs Changed?
- 2.70525.24 – How has GFCI Protection for Carnivals and Fairs Changed?1 Question
- 2.71555.35 – New Fire Pump Rules and GFPE Testing in Marinas
- 2.72555.35 – New Fire Pump Rules and GFPE Testing in Marinas1 Question
- 2.73625.42 – How has EVSE Load Management changed in the 2026 NEC?
- 2.74625.42 – How has EVSE Load Management changed in the 2026 NEC?1 Question
- 2.75680.10 – How has NEC 680.10 changed for Pool Heaters and Heat Pumps?
- 2.76680.10 – How has NEC 680.10 changed for Pool Heaters and Heat Pumps?1 Question
- 2.77680.75 – Does the 2026 NEC Change GFCI Rules for Hydromassage Tubs?
- 2.78680.75 – Does the 2026 NEC Change GFCI Rules for Hydromassage Tubs?1 Question
- 2.79700.32 – When is Re-Evaluation Required for Selective Coordination?
- 2.80700.32 – When is Re-Evaluation Required for Selective Coordination?1 Question
- 2.81700.5 – Where Did the Transfer Equipment Rules Go? (Restructuring 700.5)
- 2.82700.5 – Where Did the Transfer Equipment Rules Go? (Restructuring 700.5)1 Question
- 2.83701.5 – NEC 701.5: Capacity, Rating, and the Shift from Transfer Equipment
- 2.84701.5 – NEC 701.5: Capacity, Rating, and the Shift from Transfer Equipment1 Question
- 2.85722.171 – Where Did Fire Alarm Wiring Methods Go? New Section 722.171
- 2.86722.171 – Where Did Fire Alarm Wiring Methods Go? New Section 722.1711 Question
- 2.8790.2 – How Has the Scope of the NEC Been Reorganized for 2026?
- 2.8890.2 – How Has the Scope of the NEC Been Reorganized for 2026?1 Question
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