2026 National Electrical Code Update
Registration required no payment at the door. This takes place over 2 consecutive nights, March 31 & April 1, 2026. A total of 5 PDH will be issued to registered attendees who attend the seminars each night.
Two Night Seminar Covering 2026 NEC Update
This course is geared towards practicing electrical, control and instrument engineers who perform engineering on facilities within the process industries.
Abstract: These two, 3-hour sessions will cover significant updates to the 2026 National Electrical Code® specifically related to industrial applications. First Evening: In-depth discussions will center around the most important revisions for the Petrochem/chemicals/power/life sciences and emerging technology industries, how they affect us, and the proper applications. Night Two: The 2026 NEC® discussions continue and will also briefly touch upon the upcoming major reorganization of the 2029 NEC, how to participate in the process, and prepare for the changes.
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- 2105 Citywest Place
- Houston, Texas
- United States 77042
- Building: Bechtel Energy Building #3
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Additional Contacts: Fariman Rasolkhani (713) 235-4867 and Nick Nichols (281) 435-4968
- Co-sponsored by Donald G. Dunn, FIEEE
- Starts 05 January 2026 06:00 AM UTC
- Ends 31 March 2026 01:00 PM UTC
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Speakers
Eddie Guidry of Fluor Corporation
2026 National Electrical Code Update
2026 NEC Update:
Abstract: These two, 3-hour sessions will cover significant updates to the 2026 National Electrical Code® specifically related to industrial applications. First Evening: In-depth discussions will center around the most important revisions for the Petrochem/chemicals/power/life sciences and emerging technology industries, how they affect us, and the proper applications. Night Two: The 2026 NEC® discussions continue and will also briefly touch upon the upcoming major reorganization of the 2029 NEC, how to participate in the process, and prepare for the changes.
Biography:
Biography - Eddie Guidry
Eddie Guidry is employed with Fluor Corporation in Houston, TX as a Sr. Fellow in Electrical Engineering specializing in Codes/Standards and Installation. With more than 48 years’ experience in the electrical industry, he has authored many technical articles, papers, blogs, and videos. Industry panel participation has included IEEE, NFPA, API, TDLR, and NECA over the last 30 years, currently serving on NEC® Code Making Panel 14 specializing in hazardous locations.
Address:Houston, Texas, United States
Richard Anderson of Fluor Corporation
2026 National Electrical Code Update
2026 NEC Update:
Abstract: These two, 3-hour sessions will cover significant updates to the 2026 National Electrical Code® specifically related to industrial applications. First Evening: In-depth discussions will center around the most important revisions for the Petrochem/chemicals/power/life sciences and emerging technology industries, how they affect us, and the proper applications. Night Two: The 2026 NEC® discussions continue and will also briefly touch upon the upcoming major reorganization of the 2029 NEC, how to participate in the process, and prepare for the changes.
Biography:
Biography - Richard Anderson P.E.
Richard Anderson, P.E., is an electrical engineer and author employed with Fluor Corporation in Houston, TX. Richard has more than 35 years’ experience in domestic and international refinery, power, petrochemical, and life science projects. He currently serves on NEC® Code Making Panel 10 which includes Overcurrent Protective Devices and is the IEEE PCIC Emerging Technologies Chair.
Address:Houston , Texas, United States
Brittany LeBlanc of Fluor Corporation
2026 National Electrical Code Update
2026 NEC Update:
Abstract: These two, 3-hour sessions will cover significant updates to the 2026 National Electrical Code® specifically related to industrial applications. First Evening: In-depth discussions will center around the most important revisions for the Petrochem/chemicals/power/life sciences and emerging technology industries, how they affect us, and the proper applications. Night Two: The 2026 NEC® discussions continue and will also briefly touch upon the upcoming major reorganization of the 2029 NEC, how to participate in the process, and prepare for the changes.
Biography:
Biography - Brittany LeBlanc, P.E.
Brittany LeBlanc, P.E., is an electrical design engineer and author employed with Fluor Corporation in Houston, TX. With more than a decade of experience in petrochemicals, chemicals, and mining and metals projects, she currently serves on NEC® Code Making Panel 14 specializing in hazardous locations. Brittany recently co-presented a technical session at the NFPA Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, NV in June 2025 regarding NRTL Listing and Labeling and is an IEEE IAS member.
Address:Houston, Texas, United States
Juan Soto of Fluor Corporation
2026 National Electrical Code Update
2026 NEC Update:
Abstract: These two, 3-hour sessions will cover significant updates to the 2026 National Electrical Code® specifically related to industrial applications. First Evening: In-depth discussions will center around the most important revisions for the Petrochem/chemicals/power/life sciences and emerging technology industries, how they affect us, and the proper applications. Night Two: The 2026 NEC® discussions continue and will also briefly touch upon the upcoming major reorganization of the 2029 NEC, how to participate in the process, and prepare for the changes.
Biography:
Biography - Juan Soto
Juan Soto is employed with Fluor Corporation in Greenville, SC as an electrical design engineer. Juan has nearly a decade of experience in industrial facilities including mining and metals and life science projects. He has a strong interest in code applications and standards development. He is pursuing a path to being more involved with industry panels and committees.
Address:Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Agenda
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Dinner Served to all registered attendees.
6:00 pm - 6:15 pm: Annoucements
6:15 pm - 8:30 pm: Presentation
A QR code will be sent to all registered attendees for Garage 3 access will be sent. If you are carpooling, please just have the guest who will be driving, submit the form. Please complete the customized questions at the end of the registration form.