[mcshane39]

I have been searching for a free copy of the current NEC book to conduct research but keep hit dead end. Does anyone know of a source? Thanks in advance.

 

[Wiredindallas]

Free not likely. Your best way to get a free look is by searching a specific question and find a quote of the specific article only.

 

[mcshane39]

That’s what I was finding. Thank you!

 

[RAL238]

All the versions of the NEC code are available free online. The catch is that they are readable, but not searchable or printable. You have to register for a free account to access it.


https://www.nfpa.org/NEC/About-the-NEC/Free-online-access-to-the-NEC-and-other-electrical-standards

 

[chandler48]

You have to register for a free account to access it.

Still better than a sharp stick in the eye Thanks for the link.

 

[seharper]

They're "out there" on the dark - no, that's the wrong word - poorly lit Web, in PDF/OCR/searchable form.

 

[jreagan]

Many states include the NEC directly in their laws or online regulations. You can often find it that way. There used to be a page on Wikipedia with links to such but the NFPA put pressure to remove the page. However, they are still out there.