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.
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