NFPA 70 NEC 2026 Spiral-Bound + Ugly's Electrical References 2026 – Bundle

This bundle pairs the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) 2026 in spiral-bound format with Ugly's Electrical References 2026 Edition, giving an electrician the current code and the pocket reference that goes with it.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) issued the 2026 edition of the NEC in late 2025, and it is the current edition of the code. The spiral-bound version lies flat on a tailgate or a desk, which is the reason most exam candidates and field electricians prefer it to the softbound. Ugly's Electrical References, published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, is the small book that lives in a tool bag: conduit fill, box fill, voltage drop, motor data, formulas and the familiar wiring diagrams, revised for the 2026 code cycle.

What's included

• NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2026 Edition, spiral-bound, published by NFPA
• Ugly's Electrical References, 2026 Edition, by Charles R. Miller and Daniel Sandefur, published by Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Updated tables for conduit fill, voltage drop, motor full-load currents and conductor ampacity

Who it's for

Journeyman and master electrician exam candidates in states that have adopted the 2026 NEC. Apprentices starting a code class on the new cycle. Electrical contractors, service electricians and AHJ inspectors who want the current code in a flat-opening binding and a quick reference in the truck.

Why this set

Buying the spiral-bound NEC alone covers the exam. Adding Ugly's covers the day-to-day lookups that the code book is slow for. The two are updated on the same cycle, so the Ugly's tables match the 2026 article numbers and values. If your jurisdiction is still on the 2023 NEC, note that the 2026 edition contains article renumbering and revised requirements, so confirm the adopted edition before your exam.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NEC 2026 the current edition?

Yes. NFPA 70 2026 is the current National Electrical Code. Adoption varies by state, so check with your licensing board for which edition your exam uses.

What is the difference between the spiral-bound and softbound NEC?

Same content. The spiral-bound edition has a coil binding that lets the book lie flat, which is easier for tabbing and open-book exams.

Is Ugly's Electrical References updated for the 2026 NEC?

Yes. The 2026 edition of Ugly's was revised to align with the 2026 code cycle.

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