As 2023 arrived, electrical contractors and property owners alike began the activity of navigating the laws to maintain a safe property. To continue keeping your property at its best, it is vital to learn and implement the major amendments to NEC. Let’s quickly run through all the major changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code. This list includes articles that will affect both homeowners and local electricians.
New NEC Articles
There are several new articles proposed to improve the current National Electrical Code. The additions to the 2023 National Electrical Code Book are focused on electrical requirements, especially voltage requirements. Here are some changes worth noticing:
NEC 231
This new code tries to sort out the concerns encompassing alternative energy systems. It encompasses the requirements for interconnecting with electric utilities.
NEC 245
This additional article deals with the requirements of overcurrent protection. Under 245, systems which are above 1000 volts AC and 1500 volts DC should have overcurrent protection. The codes 240 and 490 are bound with this article.
NEC 312.8
The requirement of more bending space for 4 AWG and larger conductors is what 312.8 is all about.
NEC 312.10
This section emphasizes the new requirements for screws or fasteners. Within this code, the screws which would be used for electrical boxes must pass the criteria. That is, to improve safety measures and to avoid damaging the conductors.
NEC 315
This new article encompasses the requirements for medium voltage conductors. It furthermore establishes the requirements for cables, cable terminations, and joints.
NEC 411.3
There is an additional section to this code, that emphasizes voltage limitations.
Changes In the Requirements for Receptacles
The following 2023 National Electrical Code Book articles describe receptacle rating and type. It encompasses the basic requirements for installation and requirements for wet locations.
NEC 110.28
This section has been updated to encompass informational notes on enclosure types. Some types that have become a part of the code include panelboards, power outlets, switchboards, and circuit breakers.
NEC 210.8(A)
This article relates to the GFCI protection requirement for 15- to 20-ampere receptacles. The GFCI requirement is critical for outlets 6 feet from a kitchen sink.
NEC 210.12
In addition to GFCI protection, NEC also requires AFCI protection in different locations. AFCI is installed to supplement the GFCI receptacles against electrical shock.
NEC 406.3(C)
The title for 406.3(C) will be CO/ALR Receptacles. This type may be directly associated with aluminum conductors. The (D) section is a supplementation. It requires 15A and 20A receptacles that are not CO/ALR to utilize copper-plated aluminum conductors.
NEC 406.4
This section updates the basic installation requirements for receptacles. GFCI or tamper-resistant receptacles are now required.
NEC 406.9 (B)
This section defines the requirements when installing outlets close to wet locations. Sockets having 15A and 20A, 125-volt, and 25-volt should have weatherproof enclosures. This article also explained the electrical installation requirements for weight-supporting ceiling receptacles.
The Nutshell
The changes to the National Electrical Code are complex and all electricians are required to strictly follow them.
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