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Cracking the Code: Captain Code to the Rescue
Published July 2022
Keeping up with the latest electrical code updates for your state or municipality can be dizzying but are vital to every electrical professional. Many installers and contractors rarely have the time to read the near 1,000-page NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) book. Instead, they rely on their partners to provide them with education on the critical updates and related products. Leviton provides some of the most valuable resources for NEC Code updates with the Captain Code program. Leviton partners with the NFPA® and the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI®) to provide a useful summary and insightful analysis of the most recent changes to the NEC each time it changes..
The NEC is adopted by all 50 states, but not all states or even all municipalities use the same version. Since this is updated every three years, there are many still using the 2014 even though 2017 and 2020 editions have been published. And, next year the 2023 will be available. Every electrical professional should be aware of which version is used in their areas and markets. Luckily, Leviton makes it easy to keep up by putting all the answers right at your fingertips. |
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| Just visit the Captain Code site, go to: Leviton.com/captaincode you’ll find all the pertinent code updates for the most recent revisions. We make it easy for distributors and their contractors to quickly access the latest information through three free methods – a comprehensive web-based portal, updated pocket guides, or an App for all mobile devices. |
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- The Web Portal – The Leviton Captain Code portal goes beyond just listing the Code changes from version to version, but it actually provides in-depth information, such as the reasoning for the changes, and includes links to solutions, videos and more. And, the portal provides a NEMA Code Adoption map to show which Code edition is in effect in each state – 2014, 2017 or 2020. Once you register, you can search the portal by article, application or product solutions.
- Updated Detailed Guides – Download the PDF-formatted pocket guides for quick reference on the Code changes. These are not intended to be used as a NEC replacement but will highlight the changes from one version to the next. The articles in these pocket guides primarily relate to wiring devices as well as communication systems. These guides include icons to display the specific vertical markets and applications. Printed pocket guides are also available to authorized Leviton distributors for promotional activities, just contact your Leviton sales representative for details.
- Mobile App – Downloading the Captain Code App will allow the user to quickly identify and review Code changes provided by Code experts. This is particularly useful when contractors need instant information while on the job site. Like the web-based tools, the mobile App provides information that is searchable by market and articles, as well as identifying key product solutions for compliance.
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Just when you think you are up to date with all the Code revisions, be aware that the 2023 version is coming soon. Watch for the upcoming 2023 Captain Code promotion, specifically for authorized Leviton distributors. Captain Code provides Leviton’s partners a great opportunity to connect with and educate their customers and leverage increased sales at the same time.
Go to Leviton.com/captaincode or contact your local Leviton Representative for more information. |
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| Leviton Mfg. Company Inc. |
201 North Service Rd.
Melville, NY 11747
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