Mike there is a playlist[1] with future videos which may be useful. But yes in general we all need to order a book in a few months to have something to point to.
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shDwIcn6MzU&list=PLfR4Ysy4uoFQfgugeq5fKyahYz1rs7PQv On Tue, Aug 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM Mike Lyon via NANOG <[email protected]> wrote: > > Damn it! Does that mean i have to drop another $70 on another damn NEC > book?!?? Ugh! > > Guess i’ll start using this old one for a doorstop… > > -Mike > > > On Aug 19, 2025, at 18:39, Sean Donelan via NANOG <[email protected]> > > wrote: > > > > > > The 2026 National Electrical Code is ready for publication. > > > > The scope of Chapter 8 is changed from all building communication system > > installations, to only communications wiring outside or at the cable > > entrance point. > > > > Data/Communication system wiring is now in Chapter 7, which means it will > > be covered by general NEC requirements. For those designing data centers > > after 2026, many data/communication installation "best practices" will > > become code requirements. > > > > Probably the biggest change will "working clearances" for communications > > equipment in wiring closets and cabinet door openings in data centers. > > > > No more cramming equipment into shared closets or draping cables across the > > room. After the 2026 NEC is adopted, building code officials will be able > > to enforce those requirements. > > _______________________________________________ > > NANOG mailing list > > https://lists.nanog.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/HNYMNOETNKJIJF7XCLMY5BOSEOYHPWGV/ > _______________________________________________ > NANOG mailing list > https://lists.nanog.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/4S5DMQIXJFYPEWF3EIBYRXAPHJRWPKAX/ -- - Andrew "lathama" Latham - _______________________________________________ NANOG mailing list https://lists.nanog.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/PTMRQCUAHUJNPCHBNMNYJIKBP2CJKLGU/
