RedVector JCOM-00147

2026 NEC® Changes: Feeders and Services

2026 NEC® Changes: Feeders and Services

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: JCOM-00147

SME: Ryan Jackson

This course covers the key updates to the 2026 National Electrical Code® regarding feeders and services, with a focus on Articles 215, 225, and 230. We have discussed how Article 215 interacts with Article 225, the building disconnecting means rules, the required listed equipment per Article 230, and the minimum conductor sizes for services. We also addressed splicing equipment rules on the line side of service equipment and surge protection requirements at services.

We also covered additional topics, including specialized requirements for meter sockets supplying fire pumps, service equipment standards for dwellings, and the types of equipment allowed on the supply side of service equipment. The knowledge gained in this course will equip you to implement the 2026 NEC® changes in your fieldwork, ensuring compliance with the latest code requirements for feeders and services.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain how Article 215 works with Article 225.
  • List the rules for a building disconnecting means.
  • Recall which equipment is required to be listed in Article 230.
  • Identify the minimum conductor size for services.
  • Explain the rules for splicing equipment on the line side of the service equipment.
  • List the requirements for surge protection at services.
  • Describe the requirements for meter sockets supplying fire pumps.
  • Discuss the requirements for the service equipment at dwellings.
  • Recall the types of equipment allowed on the supply side of the service equipment.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Ryan Jackson
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Ryan Jackson is a combination inspector in the Salt Lake City, Utah, area. He began his career as a carpenter while in high school, and began doing electrical work at the age of 18. At the age of 23 Ryan landed his first job as an electrical inspector, and subsequently became certified in building, plumbing, and mechanical inspection, as well as building and electrical plan review. Two years after becoming an inspector, he was approached by a friend in the area asking him to fill in at an electrical seminar for him. After his first class he was hooked, and is now a highly sought after seminar instructor. Ryan has taught in several states, and loves helping people increase their understanding of the Code.

 

He has been involved in writing and editing over 25 books on the National Electrical Code, and has taught the subject in multiple states and for multiple colleges and universities. He is self-employed as an NEC® consultant and inspector.

 
When Ryan isn’t working, he can often be found in his garage turning wood on his lathe, in his basement exercising, or any quiet place where he can dive into a book. He is also a rabid University of Utah football fan. Ryan married his high school sweetheart, Sharie, and they have two beautiful children together: Kaitlynn and Aaron.
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Accreditation: This course reviews the key 2026 NEC® updates for feeders and services, focusing on Articles 215, 225, and 230, including disconnecting means requirements, listed service equipment, conductor sizing, and surge protection. Participants will also learn about service-side equipment limitations, fire pump meter socket requirements, and new rules for line-side splicing to ensure compliance with the latest code changes in the field.
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