Re: NEC 2026 changes for data/communication wiring

[Andrew Latham via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org>]

Should have mentioned a timestamp of 4:40 to help those not overly
interested in the other parts.

On Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM Andrew Latham <lathama () gmail com> wrote:
> 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
> <nanog () lists nanog org> 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 <nanog () lists nanog org> 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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