• Code or standard
  • 2020

NFPA 70: National Electrical Code

The National Electrical Code is the standard for safe electrical wiring and equipment installation in the United States. It covers wiring methods, grounding, overcurrent protection, conductor sizing and special occupancies. Electricians and inspectors use it as the main reference for electrical licensing exams.

Edition

2020

Guide lists the 2020 edition; NFPA’s standard-development page names the 2026 edition as current.

Publisher

National Fire Protection Association

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TitleNFPA 70: National Electrical Code
TypeCode or standard
Edition listed in our guides2020
Latest edition2026 edition
PublisherNational Fire Protection Association
Authors or issuing bodyNational Fire Protection Association
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The National Electrical Code is the standard for safe electrical wiring and equipment installation in the United States. It covers wiring methods, grounding, overcurrent protection, conductor sizing and special occupancies. Electricians and inspectors use it as the main reference for electrical licensing exams.

Allowed in the exam room for the New Mexico electrician license exam.

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Electrician License (1 state)

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