2023 National Electrical Code: Significant Changes

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Description: This course examines the significant revisions to the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the 2025 California Electrical Code (CEC) which is based on the 2023 NEC. Attendees gain insight to the new Class 4 Fault-Managed Power Systems, 10-ampere branch circuits, Energy Management Systems for load limitations, and Special-Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (SPGFCIs). In addition, participants learn about the expansion of general requirements for GFCI’s in kitchens, GFCI protection for specific appliances, expansion of surge protection requirements, barrier protection for electrical equipment, and clarity on GFCI protection for outdoor air-conditioning units. This course is designed for plan check engineers, combination building inspectors, electrical inspectors, building officials, and design professionals.

Course Time: 1.5 training hours

ICC Preferred Provider Course Number 50196 (0.15 CEUs)
AIA Course Number 11: 2026 (1.5 LUs|HSW)

Modules:

  • Module 1: Overview of the 2023 NEC
  • Module 2: Definitions and Re-Conditioned Equipment
  • Module 3: Specific Residential Significant Changes
  • Module 4: Significant Changes - Chapters 1 thru 4
  • Module 5: Significant Changes - Chapters 5 thru 9

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the most significant changes introduced in the 2023 National Electrical Code and the 2025 California Electrical Code
  2. Understand the intent behind the major revisions and why the updates were adopted
  3. Learn how to apply the updated electrical provisions during both plan review and field inspection to ensure consistent and accurate compliance
  4. Evaluate how the new code updates impact electrical design, installation and enforcement practices

Module 1: Overview of the 2023 NEC

Module 2: Definitions and Re-Conditioned Equipment

Module 3: Specific Residential Significant Changes

Module 4: Significant Changes - Chapters 1 thru 4

Module 5: Significant Changes - Chapters 5 thru 9

Ron Takiguchi, PE, CBO

Senior Vice President, JAS Pacific

Ron Takiguchi, PE, CBO is a Certified Building Official and registered Professional Engineer with more than 30 years in building safety and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. His extensive professional experience comes from his senior leadership roles within numerous California jurisdictions, including Deputy Building Official – District Engineer for the County of Los Angeles, Assistant Community Development Director and Building Official for the City of Burbank, Building Official for the City of Santa Monica, and Building Official for the City of Pasadena. Currently, he is the Senior Vice President of JAS Pacific and serves as the Building Official and Interim Superintendent of Building and Safety for the City of Long Beach. 

Ron is widely recognized in the building safety community for his contributions to CALBO, including service as the association’s President from 2017-2018, CALBO State Code Committee Chair, and a CALBO Education Week and webinar trainer known for clear, concise instruction covering electrical code standards – making him a classroom favorite. He also continues to serve an as adjunct faculty member at UCLA Extension, sharing his insights with emerging professionals focusing on electrical design and construction. Ron has and continues to stay active in code development by chairing key code advisory committees and contributing to statewide standards development, bringing deep technical expertise and a practical approach to code administration.

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2023 National Electrical Code Significant Changes Module 1
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