{"product_id":"nec-2026-residential-update-kit","title":"NEC 2026 Residential Update Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n  The 2026 National Electrical Code added AFCI protection to \u003cstrong\u003eevery\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  dwelling branch circuit, expanded GFCI to indoor sinks, bumped outdoor outlets\n  to 60A, and set a September 1, 2026 deadline for outdoor HVAC GFCI. This kit\n  gives you the bid line items, room-by-room checklists, customer disclosure\n  letter, and deadline tracker to update your shop in one afternoon.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;color:#0F172A;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-0.5px;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n  What's inside\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:1.8;color:#1F2937;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcel workbook (8 tabs)\u003c\/strong\u003e — AFCI required circuits, GFCI\n  required locations, HVAC deadline tracker, bid template line items with\n  typical material costs, solar-ready conduit spec, and full code references\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrintable code reference card (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 2026 changes\n  summarized on one page, sized for the truck-cab clipboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer disclosure letter (Word doc, editable)\u003c\/strong\u003e — explain\n  the changes to homeowners without scaring them off the job\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus: Trusted Partners PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e — recommended technical\n  services for when you outgrow the spreadsheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-start guide (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 15-minute setup walkthrough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;color:#0F172A;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-0.5px;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n  Who this is for\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:1.8;color:#1F2937;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResidential electricians and small electrical contractors who bid on\n  new construction or panel\/service upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShops working in jurisdictions that have adopted NEC 2026 (or are about\n  to)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolo electricians who don't have a corporate compliance team writing\n  bid templates for them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E8F0FD;border-left:4px solid #2B6DE8;padding:24px;margin:32px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eWhy this kit, why now\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#0F172A;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003e\n    NEC code cycles are 3 years. The 2026 cycle was released in late 2025 and\n    is being adopted state-by-state through 2027. The window where most\n    competitors haven't updated their free templates is \u003cstrong\u003enow\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;color:#0F172A;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-0.5px;margin:24px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n  Format and delivery\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:1.8;color:#1F2937;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcel (.xlsx) — works in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice\n  Calc\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePDF and Word (.docx) for the printable card and customer letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstant download after purchase. One-time payment, no subscription.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSatisfaction guaranteed — if it doesn't meet your expectations, email\n  hello@launchlocal.shop and we'll make it right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #E5E7EB;margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F9FAFB;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;padding:20px;border-radius:4px;font-size:13px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;color:#0F172A;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eImportant — please read\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n    This kit is a reference tool intended to help licensed electricians\n    organize their own bid and compliance workflows. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot a\n    substitute\u003c\/strong\u003e for a Professional Engineer's review, your AHJ's\n    interpretation of the code, or the current published edition of NFPA 70.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n    LaunchLocal is not affiliated with NFPA. NEC® and National Electrical\n    Code® are registered trademarks of NFPA, used here descriptively only.\n    Full disclaimers in the \"Disclaimers\" tab of the workbook and the\n    included PDF.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n    The September 1, 2026 deadline for outdoor HVAC GFCI is the date in the\n    published NEC 2026. Local enforcement varies by AHJ — confirm with your\n    inspections office before relying on this date for in-progress jobs.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ll-legal\" style=\"background:#FAFBFC;border:1px solid #E5E8EF;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 22px;margin:32px 0 0;font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#6B7588;letter-spacing:0.01em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight:600;color:#F5621C;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;display:block;margin-bottom:6px;font-size:10.5px;\"\u003eDisclaimer · Code reference\u003c\/span\u003e\n  This kit is a research and reference utility for licensed electricians and contractors. It is not a substitute for a Professional Engineer review or your AHJ interpretation of the code, and it is not a permit. \u003cstrong\u003eThe September 1, 2026 outdoor HVAC GFCI deadline is the date in the published NEC 2026; local enforcement varies by jurisdiction\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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