The National Electrical Code® (NEC®) serves as the foundational code for electrical system applications and is the benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection.

Enforced in all 50 states, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) is the benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect people and property from electrical hazards.

As part of its commitment to enhancing public safety, NFPA makes its codes and standards available online to the public for free.

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Nov 21, 2022 · NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®), 2020 edition, is now recognized by 24 states, making the NEC the electrical authority on electrical safety standards in the United States.

Aug 6, 2024 · A number of new articles have been proposed for the 2026 NEC to keep pace with today's electrical installations.

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Apr 29, 2025 · These changes and many more made it inevitable that NFPA 70 ®, National Electrical Code ® (NEC ®), would follow suit. The 2026 edition of the NEC is nearing completion, with a goal of …

r Electrical Safety in the Workplace®. Except as otherwise specified in this manual, the National Electrical Code and the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace shall comply with the Manual …

Article 250 of the NEC covers the grounding and bonding of electrical systems. By definition, as well as by function, grounding and bonding are not the same thing. However, they do work closely together …