Information on the new Cyber Security requirements in the NEC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlU5nSLiEqk
I don't see any enforcement options today but expect that it is coming. On Tue, Aug 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM Sean Donelan via NANOG <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Only every three years :-) > > Or you can wait until 2029, NFPA plans a major rewrite/reorganization of > the entire code in the 2029 edition. > > On Tue, 19 Aug 2025, Mike Lyon 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/P6KST6QAJ6436NIUJXCUIDVT5DMSTASP/ -- - Andrew "lathama" Latham - _______________________________________________ NANOG mailing list https://lists.nanog.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/HMD6AGZ4U7LTECZAWP5RGXO6YKVZQO7V/
