2026 NEC® Changes: Branch Circuits
This course provides a focused overview of the 2026 National Electrical Code® (NEC®) updates affecting branch circuits and their real-world application. Learners will explore key changes to conductor marking, GFCI requirements, and ground-fault protection, along with updated rules for dwelling units, dormitories with cooking facilities, and 10-ampere circuits. The course also addresses accessibility considerations and specialized installation scenarios, including receptacle placement, lighting requirements, and high-voltage branch circuits. By the end, participants will be equipped to apply current NEC® requirements with confidence, ensuring safe, compliant, and effective electrical installations.
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Course Details
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recall the conductor marking requirements for branch circuits.
- Describe the revised requirements for GFCIs in the 2026 NEC®.
- Discuss the requirements for ground-fault protection of equipment for branch circuits.
- Recall the requirements for dormitories with permanent cooking facilities.
- Explain when 10-ampere branch circuits are allowed and when they are prohibited.
- Indicate where accessibility requirements for dwelling unit construction can be found.
- Explain the rules for dwelling unit receptacles.
- Explain when lighting from an adjacent area can be used as required lighting.
- Describe where the code covers branch circuits exceeding 1,000 volts.
