NEC 2026 Changes Workshop

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Early registration and discounted pricing ends at 11:59 PM on March 29th. 

Registration and payment for this workshop must be completed before 11:59 PM Sunday April 5, 2026 to ensure you will have the class materials in time for the workshop.

Friday April 10, 2026 is the final day for registering, but without workshop materials.

This two-day workshop will take a deep dive into NEC 2026 National Electrical Code changes.  The NEC changes will be reviewed focusing on major areas of the power distribution systems which are affected by the latest changes rather than by the typical Article by Article, Section by Section methods.  Examples will be worked through as a class to understand how these NEC changes will change how power distribution systems are engineered.  This Workshop is intended for Electrical Designers, Estimators, and Field Engineers, and is highly recommended as a review supplement for those preparing to take the Electrical P.E. exam.  In addition, there will be exhibits by industry manufacturers and suppliers.

Attendees are advised to bring a laptop or notebook.  Power and limited WIFI will be available.  

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will receive a PDH certificate for sixteen hours.

The workshop fee includes breakfast tacos, breakfast beverages, break refreshments, and a copy of the 2026 NEC Handbook.   

Registration must be completed by Sunday, 4/05/2026 to ensure we will have the class materials in time for the workshop.  Friday, 4/10/2026 is the final day for registering online. Walk-ins will be accepted but must have a check for the full amount made out to IEEE-CTS.

Membership Status	Thru March 29, 2026	After March 29, 2026
IEEE Member	$400	$600
Non-IEEE Member	$600	$800
IEEE Life Members & Students	$300	$500

Why Engineers Should Attend
This seminar bridges the gap between minimum code compliance and sound engineering design. Attendees will gain:
 - A clear understanding of how the 2026 NEC changes affect design decisions.
 - Insight into the intent behind new provisions to help ensure compliance, safety, and reliability.
 - Practical examples and applications relevant to commercial, industrial, healthcare, renewable energy, and EV infrastructure projects.
 - Awareness of how jurisdictional adoption of the NEC will impact upcoming design cycles.
 - Tools to identify potential design pitfalls before they become costly field issues.

Who Should Attend:
  Electrical design engineers
  Consulting engineers
  AHJs and inspectors   
  Project managers
  Facility engineer
  EPC contractors

  Anyone responsible for ensuring NEC compliance in electrical system design

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Day 1 – Chapters 1–4: General Requirements & Foundational Changes
This first day focuses on the core of the NEC—the general requirements applicable to almost every electrical installation.
Key Topics Include:
 - NEC Reorganization for 2026 and Beyond
Understanding structural changes to the code, future reorganization plans, and how these revisions align with modern system design, renewable integration, and digital infrastructure.
 - Arc-Flash Labeling Requirements (110.16)
Review of updated labeling rules, new informational elements, coordination challenges, and the relationship with incident-energy calculations and equipment documentation.
 - Working Space and Access Requirements
Important changes related to clearances, dedicated space, and equipment accessibility—critical for safe operation, maintenance, and compliance.
 - Load Calculation Updates
Revisions to foundational calculation methods affecting services, feeders, and branch circuits, including new demand factors and technology-driven adjustments.
 - Electric Shock Protection
Updated shock-protection provisions, evolving definitions, and requirements spanning GFCI, GFPE, and personnel protection throughout general installations.

Day 2 – Chapters 5–8: Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Systems
Day two transitions to special requirements and emerging technologies—areas experiencing rapid growth and significant code activity.
Key Topics Include:
 - Interconnected Power Systems
Requirements for interconnected sources, microgrids, and hybrid systems, with emphasis on coordination, grounding, and safety controls.
 - Healthcare Facilities
Updates affecting essential electrical systems, patient-care spaces, wiring methods, and reliability expectations for critical healthcare infrastructure.
 - Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Applications
Latest changes influencing renewable-energy design, inverter-based systems, rapid shutdown, grounding, and overcurrent protection.
 - Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment
Updated requirements addressing higher-power charging, bidirectional systems, load management, and infrastructure integration.
 - Electric Shock Protection in Special Applications
Enhanced requirements for pools, fountains, agricultural buildings, marinas, and other environments with elevated shock hazards.

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If you have any questions or need any additional information about the workshop, please contact:

James J. Mercier, P.E.

jmercier@ieee.org

IEEE-(PI)²

c/o 518 Academy Drive

Austin, TX 78704

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