NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2023 Spiral-Bound + Ugly’s Electrical References 2023 + Color-Coded EZ Tabs

This bundle brings together the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2023 in spiral-bound format, the 2023 Ugly’s Electrical References pocket guide, and a set of color-coded EZ Tabs, for electricians and exam candidates working under the 2023 code.

The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) was a substantial reorganization of NFPA 70: Article 100 was expanded to gather all defined terms in one place, requirements for systems over 1000 volts were restructured, and new articles were added for technologies such as Class 4 fault-managed power. The spiral binding, the pocket reference, and the tabs each solve a different problem: lying flat, calculating quickly, and finding the right article fast.

What’s included

• NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2023 edition – spiral-bound, published by NFPA
• Ugly’s Electrical References, 2023 edition – spiral-bound pocket reference from Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Color-coded EZ Tabs made for the 2023 NEC, self-adhesive, with a placement guide

Who it’s for

Journeyman and master electrician exam candidates in states still testing on the 2023 NEC. Working electricians, electrical contractors, and plant maintenance staff in jurisdictions that enforce the 2023 edition. Electrical engineers and designers who keep the code on the desk.

Why this set

A code book you can lay open while you work is a different tool from one you have to hold. Add EZ Tabs and you can get from a question to the right article in seconds, which matters most under exam time limits. Ugly’s fills in what the code assumes you know: ampacities, conduit fill, motor currents, and voltage drop. If your area has already adopted the 2026 NEC, choose our 2026 sets instead; otherwise this is the complete 2023 kit.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 NEC still in use now that the 2026 edition is out?

Yes. Jurisdictions adopt new NEC editions on their own timelines, and many still enforce the 2023 edition, as do many licensing exams. Buy the edition your jurisdiction or exam specifies.

What is the advantage of the spiral-bound NEC over the softbound?

The spiral binding lets the book lie flat on a bench, a tailgate, or an exam desk, and the pages turn without the spine fighting you. It is the format most exam candidates prefer.

Which Ugly’s edition is included?

The 2023 edition of Ugly’s Electrical References, which was updated to match the 2023 NEC. It is spiral-bound and pocket-sized.

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