About the Guide

Scope, Purpose and Cautions

This Guide was developed to convey the primary changes to the 2023 NEC when compared to the 2020 NEC. This enables electrical and low-voltage professionals to keep informed and stay in Code compliance from one Code cycle to the next. Articles covered primarily relate to Wiring Devices and Communications Systems with limited discussion of Over-Current Protection, Raceways, Wires, Luminaries, Emerging Markets and other mainstream requirements.

Note: Leviton Manufacturing Company assumes no responsibility for interpretation or application of this publication and its contents.



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Category Color Style
Summary of Change Standard black text
Actual NEC text from NFPA 70 Serif-style font within green box
Expert Analysis Standard black text
New NEC text for 2023 Shaded serif-style font within green box
Previous 2020 NEC® Text Removed for 2023 Crossed-out text
Leviton commentary Insights from Leviton Manufacturing are in green text
Leviton Solutions Leviton solutions which address applicable code articles are in blue text
   
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