# Master The NEC | Episode 68 | 10 Code Questions That Confuse Electricians

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Podcast: [Ask Paul | National Electrical Code](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code-4032456)
Published: 2026-07-06T17:52:22+00:00
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In this episode of Master The NEC Podcast, we break down important 2023 NEC and 2026 NEC electrical code topics that every electrician, electrical inspector, plans examiner, contractor, engineer, and code professional should understand. This episode focuses on practical National Electrical Code questions, real-world field applications, and common mistakes made when applying NEC rules in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations.We discuss how load calculations changed from Article 220 in the 2023 NEC to Article 120 in the 2026 NEC, including how continuous loads, noncoincident loads, heating and air-conditioning loads, EV charging equipment, grounding, bonding, wet-location raceways, raceway bend limits, conductor ampacity, and detached building feeders should be properly evaluated.Topics covered in this episode include: 2023 NEC Article 220 vs 2026 NEC Article 120 Load Calculations Heating vs Air Conditioning Loads and Noncoincident Load Rules Multiple Air-Conditioning Units and the 125% Largest Motor Rule EV Chargers, EVSE Continuous Loads, and NEC Article 625 2026 NEC Article 624 vs Article 625 for Electric Vehicle Power Transfer Systems Damaged Conductors and Wiring Methods in the 2026 NEC Wet-Location Raceways and THHN/THWN-2 Conductor Requirements The 360-Degree Raceway Bend Rule and Mixed Raceway Systems Grounding Screw Color Rules for Boxes, Devices, and Main Bonding Jumpers Neutral and Equipment Ground Separation on Feeder Panels and Detached Buildings This electrical code discussion is designed to help listeners better understand the National Electrical Code, avoid common NEC violations, improve electrical inspection accuracy, and apply the Code correctly in the field. Whether you are studying for an electrical exam, preparing for an el…

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