{"podcast":{"title":"Ask Paul | National Electrical Code","slug":"ask-paul-national-electrical-code-4032456","podcast_index_feed_id":4032456,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/4971115/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://www.PaulAbernathy.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a8cbea0765d2a7266b326d9ccc2a23e.jpg","author":"Paul W. Abernathy","episode_count":343,"summary":"Welcome to Ask Paul the podcast where nationally recognized electrical code experts answer your electrical code-related questions on a weekly podcast. Join us as we answer questions submitted on the www.PaulAbernathy.com website. Get answers from National Electrical Code Panel Members who give their own opinions to answering NEC-related questions. Please be sure to visit https://fasttraxtube.com and subscribe for a FREE ACCOUNT to listen to all our new podcasts starting March 1, 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-09-13T16:17:02.596778+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code-4032456"},"episode":{"title":"Master The NEC | Episode 69 | 8 NEC Code Questions on GFCI, Service Disconnects and More","slug":"master-the-nec-episode-69-8-nec-code-questions-on-gfci-service-disconnects-and-more","published_at":"2026-07-06T19:02:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code-4032456/master-the-nec-episode-69-8-nec-code-questions-on-gfci-service-disconnects-and-more","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code-4032456","url":"https://fasttraxsystem.com","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72843298/masterthenece69.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Master The NEC Podcast, we continue our practical breakdown of important 2023 NEC and 2026 NEC electrical code topics that every electrician, electrical inspector, plans examiner, contractor, engineer, and electrical code professional should understand. This episode focuses on real-world National Electrical Code questions, common installation mistakes, and key changes in the 2026 NEC that impact residential, commercial, and limited-energy electrical systems.We discuss important NEC topics including transformer secondary conductors, dwelling service disconnects, emergency disconnect requirements, limited-energy systems, communications systems, readily accessible equipment, GFCI protection, surge protection, and working space around electrical equipment.Topics covered in this episode include: Transformer Secondary Conductors and the NEC Next-Size Rule 2026 NEC Service Disconnect and Emergency Disconnect Changes for One- and Two-Family Dwellings Chapter 8 Communications Systems and 2026 NEC Limited-Energy Reorganization Accessible vs Readily Accessible vs Within Sight in the NEC GFCI Protection for Dwelling Garages and Accessory Buildings GFCI Protection in Other Than Dwelling Units Under NEC 210.8(B) Surge Protection Requirements for Dwelling Units and Sleeping Quarters Working Space, Equipment Door Swing, and Egress Around Electrical Equipment This electrical code training episode is designed to help listeners better understand how the National Electrical Code applies in the field and why small wording changes can create major inspection, design, and installation issues. Whether you are studying for an electrical exam, preparing for NEC continuing education, performing electrical inspections, reviewing plans, installing service equipment, working on c…","meta_description":"In this episode of Master The NEC Podcast, we continue our practical breakdown of important 2023 NEC and 2026 NEC electrical code topics that every electr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2592,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ask-paul-national-electrical-code-4032456/episodes/master-the-nec-episode-69-8-nec-code-questions-on-gfci-service-disconnects-and-more/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code-4032456/master-the-nec-episode-69-8-nec-code-questions-on-gfci-service-disconnects-and-more.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}