Big Changes Coming to Electrical Codes in 2026!

About this episode

The episode discusses upcoming changes to electrical codes in 2026 with industry experts.

In this episode, we sit down with two heavyweights in the electrical code world: Kyle Krueger, Executive Director of Codes and Standards at NECA, and Chad Kennedy, Director of Industry Standards at Schneider Electric. These two are not just interpreting the NEC. They are actively shaping the 2026 code cycle. We cover some of the most important updates coming in the 2026 NEC, including: Major changes to service disconnects for homes and retrofitsNew arc flash labeling rules and how they will b...

People in this episode

Host: Electrician U

Guests: Kyle Krueger, Chad Kennedy

Topics covered

• electrical codes
• NEC updates
• service disconnects
• arc flash labeling
• 2026 code cycle

Keywords

• electrical codes
• NEC
• service disconnects
• arc flash labeling
• 2026 updates

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NECA, Schneider Electric, NEC

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