What is Ask BONBON?

Ask BONBON is an AI electrical code assistant built for electricians, apprentices, contractors and inspectors.

Ask any National Electrical Code (NEC) or Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) question in plain English and get a plain English answer with the exact code article cited, so it can be checked before the work gets done. Covers the 2023 NEC, state amendments and local codes by ZIP code.

Includes 22 field calculators: voltage drop, box fill, conduit fill, motor amps, load calculations and more. Voice search works with gloves on. Available on iOS, Android and web.

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Ask BONBON's key features

Explains NEC and CEC requirements with citations to relevant code sections
Compares NEC and CEC provisions and highlights differences (e.g., GFCI vs AFCI)
Interprets code language into practical installation guidance and step-by-step compliance checks
Summarizes applicable rules, common exceptions, and cross-references between NEC and CEC
Answers technical questions about electrical concepts and phenomena in a question-and-answer format

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Create detailed, code-compliant installation checklists with Ask BONBON that interpret NEC and CEC requirements, cite relevant sections, provide step-by-step compliance checks, and include practical on-site guidance for electricians and inspectors
Compare GFCI vs AFCI provisions using Ask BONBON to summarize differences between NEC and CEC, list applicable exceptions, cross-reference related sections, and recommend appropriate device selection for specific installations
Generate clear compliance summaries and technical answers with Ask BONBON for permit applications and training—summarize rules and exceptions, cite standards, offer troubleshooting and installation guidance, and produce printable checklists for field crews

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Who is Ask BONBON for?

Licensed electricians
Electrical contractors
Electrical inspectors and code enforcement officers
Electrical engineers
Electrical designers and consultants
Architects and building designers
Facility managers and maintenance technicians
Solar pv and renewable-energy installers
Hvac and mechanical contractors
Apprentices and electrical trainees
Plan reviewers and permit officials
Safety officers and ehs professionals
Advanced diyers and homeowners planning complex electrical work

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Partly. Ask BONBON has a free plan with usage limits, and paid plans unlock the full feature set. Plans include Starter at $9.99/mo and Plus at $19.99/mo.