2026 NEC Analysis of Changes - Part 1 - Code-wide through Article 230

This online course analyzes the major changes to the National Electrical Code (NEC®) for the 2026 cycle. Members of the eighteen NEC® code-making panels contributed to the development of the authoritative text used in this online course.

The course covers more than 100 of the most significant code-wide, and Chapter 1 through Article 230 code changes. Specifically, the course examines code-wide changes, Article 100 definitions, Article 110 requirements for electrical installations and Chapter 2 requirements for branch circuits, feeders and services.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe code-wide changes
• Understand Article 100 definition changes
• Identify changes to general requirements for electrical installations
• Discuss branch-circuit, feeders and service load calculations
• Identify load changes to tables, multi-unit dwellings, and patient care related electrical equipment
• Describe code changes related to energy management systems
• Explain changes related to use and identification of grounded conductors
• Recognize non-power-limited, remote-control and signaling circuits code changes
• Discuss general branch circuit code changes
• Understand changes to arc-fault and ground-fault protection
• Summarize code changes to permissible loads, branch-circuit requirements, and dwelling unit receptacle outlets
• Identify code changes related to branch circuits for equipment requiring servicing and lighting outlets
• Explain feeders and outside branch circuits code changes
• Describe changes to the installation requirements for service conductors and equipment

Mike Ornoski

Mike Ornoski has been with the City of Phoenix since 2004 and in total has 34 years of experience in the electrical and construction industry, Mike Ornoski brings unmatched expertise and leadership to his role with the City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department (PDD) and the Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA).

Mike’s career began with an electrical apprenticeship with the ABA, leading to roles as an electrician, electrical foreman, and owner/operator of an electrical contracting business before transitioning into public service as an Electrical Inspector and later as an Electrical Inspections Field Supervisor with the City of Phoenix.

Since 2014, Mike has managed PDD’s commercial inspection team, which includes specialists in fire, structural, plumbing, mechanical, combination (PBI), and electrical inspections. In this role, he works closely with the development community to ensure projects meet code compliance and progress smoothly.

Mike excels at managing complex construction projects, collaborating with inspectors, developers, contractors, owners, and design professionals to solve problems and keep projects on track. He also has 12 years of teaching electrical code (NEC). Electrical instructor for the Arizona Building Officials (AZBO) teaching commercial, industrial and residential electrical code classes. He is also a contributing publication code review editor for the Soares Grounding and Bonding & One- and Two-Family book publications through Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry.