Frequently Asked Questions

Is NG Orange™ or NG Wire™ affiliated with the NEC® or NFPA®?
NG Orange™ is a private LLC that is not affiliated with the NEC® or NFPA®. NG Wire™ is an app created by NG Orange™.

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Where can I read the NG Orange™ Privacy Policy?
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Where can I read the NG Orange™ Terms and Conditions?
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NG Wire FAQs

What is NG Wire™?
NG Wire™ is an app for professionals involved in the electrical construction industry. NG Wire™ utilizes popular National Electrical Code® (NEC®) tables for general building wiring, conduit, and motor data. Users can look up values and also handle general and detailed conduit fill calculations, based on these NEC® tables. Visit the NG Wire™ page for more information.

Who should use NG Wire™?
NG Wire™ can be used by anyone that is involved in designing, installing, plan checking, or inspecting electrical systems governed by the NEC®. This typically includes Electrical Engineers, Electricians, Plan Checkers, and Inspectors.

How can I buy NG Wire™?
NG Wire™ is available on iPhones and iPads for download in the App Store. Search for NG Orange or NG Wire and look for the orange icon.

What devices will NG Wire™ work on?
NG Wire™ is available now on iPhones and iPads. Android devices are not currently supported.

Which iOS version do I need to run NG Wire™?
NG Wire™ requires iOS version 18 or higher.

Is NG Wire™ available for Android?
NG Wire™ is not available on Android. If you would like NG Wire™ for use on Android, please visit our Contact Us page to let us know. If there is enough interest, we will consider releasing an Android version.

How do I get support for NG Wire™?
In the NG Wire™ app, click on the “?” at the upper right corner of any tab, and get help specific to the tab that is currently active. You can also visit the NG Wire™ page and read these FAQs. If you require more assistance, please visit our Contact Us page for ways to connect.

Does NG Wire™ include voltage drop, transformer, or fault current calculations?
NG Wire™ does not include voltage drop, transformer, or fault current calculations. Future NG Orange™ apps will cover these topics. Please check the App Store periodically for new apps that are released.

Does my paid subscription give me access to all NG Wire™ updates?
Yes, users with a paid subscription will automatically get all NG Wire™ updates at no additional cost.

What is included in the NG Wire™ updates?
NG Wire™ updates include data from the tri-yearly publication of the NEC®, starting with the 2020 NEC®. Each State adopts a publication of the NEC® at different times and in different cycles. See the NEC Enforcement Page for a detailed summary of which States have adopted which publications of the NEC® and when future adoptions are planned.

What is the most current version of NG Wire™?
Version 2.0 of the NG Wire™ app is based on the 2020 and 2023 NEC®.

How often is NG Wire™ updated?
NG Wire™ is updated every 3 years, when the NEC® releases a new version of the code. The NG Wire™ update will be available soon after the new NEC® is released to the public. Previous NEC® data in NG Wire™ will continue to be available until all States have adopted a newer version of the NEC®. After a previous version is no longer adopted in any State, it will no longer be supported in NG Wire™.

What is my responsibility as a user of NG Wire™?
It is your responsibility to ensure that the data used from NG Wire™ is properly applied, accurate, and complete. NG Orange™ will not be liable or responsible for any errors or omissions related to the data and its use.

Where can I read the NG Wire™ Privacy Policy?
Visit the NG Wire Privacy Policy page to view the NG Wireprivacy policy.

Where can I read the NG Wire™ Terms and Conditions?
Visit the NG Wire Terms and Conditions page to view the NG Wireterms and conditions.