About the Book
Ugly's Electrical References, 2026 Edition is the essential on-the-job reference tool for electrical industry professionals. The 2026 Edition provides the most pertinent, up-to-date information used by electricians, including updated NEC code and table change information; mathematical formulas; NEMA wiring configurations; conduit bending guide; ampacity and conduit fill information; transformer and control circuit wiring diagrams; and conversion tables.
The 2026 Edition:
Changes to the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70®
Revised tables and explanations of code changes: Systems over 1,000 volts AC, 1,500 volts DC
Limited-energy systems
Branch circuits and feeders
Grounding and bonding
Dwelling unit receptable outlets
GFCI protection for personnel And more!
Summaries of new articles
Locations of restructured articles
Designed for electricians, engineers, maintenance workers, inspectors, instructors, and apprentices, this industry-leading pocket-sized resource provides fast access to the most pertinent information needed to keep jobs safe and compliant with the latest National Electric Code (NEC).
About the Author :
Charles R. Miller teaches classes and seminars covering various aspects of the electrical industry. For 18 years. Mr. Miller owned and operated Lighthouse Electric Co., Inc. in Nashville, TN. In 1988 he began a second company dedicated to electrical related training known as Lighthouse Educational Services. In 1999, Mr. Miller wrote and illustrated a nationally published text book on the NEC® titled Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code®. In 2001, he was contracted by NFPA to write two more pocket guides to the NEC®. Currently, in addition to writing and illustrating, Mr. Miller is a co-host for a home improvement radio show in Nashville.
Over 30 years of experience in the electrical field in a wide variety of installations including residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, and medium voltage switchgear. I have worked as an electrical contractor, instructor, author, quality control technician and electrical inspector. I have worked in areas throughout the country with primary experience being in Middle Tennessee and Central Florida at the Walt Disney World Resort. I am currently employed as the Director of Construction with Acomb, Ostendorf, and Associates (AOA) in Winter Park, FL.'Licenses, Certifications and Achievements:'Master Electrician / Electrical Contractor licenses held in:AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, KY, LA, MD, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NV, OK, OH, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, & WY'Certifications:IAEI certification in one- and two-family dwellingsIAEI certification in electrical generalIAEI certification in electrical plans examinerIAEI certified Master electrical inspectorICC certified commercial electrical inspectorICC certified residential electrical inspectorICC certified electrical plans examinerFlorida licensed electrical plans examiner & inspectorBICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)'
