NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2026 + Ugly’s Electrical References 2026 + Index Tabs (3-Piece Set)

This three-piece set pairs the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2026 (softbound) with the Ugly’s Electrical References 2026 pocket guide and a sheet of self-adhesive index tabs, for electricians, contractors, inspectors, and exam candidates working to the current code.

The National Electrical Code (NEC), published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as NFPA 70, is the benchmark for safe electrical installation in the United States, and the 2026 edition is the current cycle. Ugly’s is the field reference most electricians keep in a pocket. Tabs turn a thick code book into something you can navigate by touch.

What’s included

• NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2026 edition – softbound, published by NFPA
• Ugly’s Electrical References, 2026 edition – pocket-sized spiral reference from Jones & Bartlett Learning, with formulas, conductor and conduit-fill tables, motor data, and wiring diagrams
• Self-adhesive color-coded index tabs laid out for the 2026 NEC articles and chapters

Who it’s for

Apprentices and journeyman electricians who need the current code and a quick-reference guide in the same bag. Journeyman and master electrician exam candidates in states that have moved to the 2026 cycle, since most open-book exams allow a tabbed code book. Contractors and AHJ inspectors setting up a working copy for the new edition.

Why this set

NFPA revises the NEC every three years, and jurisdictions adopt each new edition on their own schedules, so many areas will move from the 2023 to the 2026 NEC over the next few years. The code answers what is required; Ugly’s answers how to calculate it, with voltage drop, box fill, and ampacity tables on a single page. Compared with our NEC-plus-Ugly’s set without tabs, this is the one to choose if you will be flipping pages under time pressure.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NFPA 70 NEC 2026 the current edition?

Yes. NFPA issued the 2026 edition in late 2025, and it replaced the 2023 edition as the current National Electrical Code. Check which edition your state or local jurisdiction has adopted before an inspection or exam.

Are the index tabs already applied to the code book?

No. The tabs ship as a separate self-adhesive sheet so you can place them where you want them.

Can I take this set into an electrical licensing exam?

Most US electrical licensing exams are open-book and allow a tabbed NEC, and many also allow Ugly’s. Rules vary by state, so confirm with your exam bulletin first.

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