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Product Description
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2020 in spiral-bound format is the lay-flat NFPA edition of the 2020 NEC, for electricians, contractors, and exam candidates in jurisdictions still on the 2020 cycle.
The 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) introduced or expanded requirements around energy storage systems, renewable energy, and surge protection in dwellings, and it is the code year a number of states and cities continue to enforce. It is a prior edition, not the newest; the 2023 and 2026 editions have since been issued. The spiral binding is the choice for anyone who needs the book open on a desk or an exam table without holding the pages down.
What's included
- NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2020 edition, complete text
- Spiral-bound (lay-flat) binding, no tabs included
- Publisher: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- Covers wiring methods and materials, grounding, overcurrent protection, special occupancies and equipment, and Chapter 9 conductor and conduit tables
Who it's for
Journeyman and master electrician candidates whose state board still tests on the 2020 NEC, electricians and contractors permitting work in 2020-cycle jurisdictions, and inspectors who maintain a copy of each adopted edition. Instructors running 2020-based exam prep classes often require the spiral version because it survives heavy tabbing and daily use better than a softbound copy.
Why this edition
If your jurisdiction or exam specifies 2020, buy 2020; the 2023 edition renumbered several sections and reorganized articles, so a newer book is a liability on a timed open-book test. Of our three 2020 NEC listings, this is the spiral-bound book on its own. The softbound with index tabs and the softbound with EZ Tabs are the alternatives if you prefer a flexible cover and want tabs in the box.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 NEC the latest edition?
No. The 2023 edition followed it and the 2026 edition is the current one. The 2020 book is for jurisdictions and exams that still specify 2020.
Does the spiral-bound NEC 2020 include tabs?
No. This listing is the spiral code book alone. Tab sets are sold with our softbound 2020 editions.
Why choose spiral over softbound?
Spiral pages lay flat and fold back on themselves, which is easier at a desk or on an exam table. Softbound is lighter and slimmer for a toolbag.
Details
| Title | NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2020 |
| Format | Spiral-bound |
| Publisher | NFPA |
| Condition | New |
