About Ryan Jackson

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Ryan's Industry Experience

  • Owner, Ryan Jackson Electrical Training (2004-present) 
  • Technical Consultant, Steel Tube Institute (2022-present)
  • Senior Electrical Inspector, Sunrise Engineering (2013-2018) 
  • Code Consultant, Technical Editor, Author, Mike Holt Enterprises (2005-2016)
  • Senior Electrical Inspector, Draper City, Utah (2002-2013)

Ryan's Published Works

  • A Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 NEC, Volume I (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 NEC, Volume II (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 NEC, Volume III (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Complete Guide to the 2026 NEC Changes (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Comprehensive Guide to the 2023 NEC, Volume I (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Comprehensive Guide to the 2023 NEC, Volume II (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Comprehensive Guide to the 2023 NEC, Volume III (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Complete Guide to the 2023 NEC Changes (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Comprehensive Guide to the 2020 NEC, Volume I (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Comprehensive Guide to the 2020 NEC, Volume II (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Comprehensive Guide to the 2020 NEC, Volume III (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Complete Guide to the 2020 NEC Changes (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Comprehensive Guide to the 2017 NEC, Volume I (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Comprehensive Guide to the 2017 NEC, Volume II (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • A Comprehensive Guide to the 2017 NEC, Volume III (Independent Electrical Contractors) 
  • Illustrated Guide to Changes to the National Electrical Code, 2017 edition (Mike Holt 
  • Enterprises) 
  • Illustrated Guide to Changes to the National Electrical Code, 2014 edition (Mike Holt 
  • Enterprises) 
  • Illustrated Guide to Changes to the National Electrical Code, 2011 edition (Mike Holt 
  • Enterprises) 
  • Illustrated Guide to Changes to the National Electrical Code, 2008 edition (Mike Holt 
  • Enterprises)

Ryan's Edited Publications

  • Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems, 2014 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises) 
  • Limited Energy and Communications Systems, 2014 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises) 
  • Grounding vs. Bonding, 2014 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • NEC Exam Preparation, 2014 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume I, 2014 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume II, 2014 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems, 2011 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises) 
  • Limited Energy and Communications Systems, 2011 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises) 
  • Grounding vs. Bonding, 2011 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • NEC Exam Preparation, 2011 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume I, 2011 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume II, 2011 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Limited Energy and Communications Systems, 2008 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises) 
  • Grounding vs. Bonding, 2008 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • NEC Exam Preparation, 2008 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume I, 2008 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume II, 2008 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises) 
  • Master Simulated Exam, 2008 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises) 
  • Journeyman Simulated Exam, 2008 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises) 
  • Enterprises) 

Ryan's Video Expertise

  • 2026 NEC Changes (Vector Solutions)
  • 2024 NFPA 70E Changes (Vector Solutions)
  • 2023 NEC Changes (Vector Solutions)  
  • 2021 NFPA 70E Changes (Vector Solutions)
  • 2020 NEC Changes (Vector Solutions) 
  • 2017 NEC Changes (Vector Solutions) 
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume I, 2014 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume II, 2014 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Grounding vs. Bonding, 2014 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Illustrated Guide to Changes to the National Electrical Code, 2014 edition (Mike Holt 
  • Enterprises) 
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume I, 2011 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume II, 2011 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Grounding vs. Bonding, 2011 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Illustrated Guide to Changes to the National Electrical Code, 2011 edition (Mike Holt 
  • Enterprises) 
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume I, 2008 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume II, 2008 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Grounding vs. Bonding, 2008 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)
  • Illustrated Guide to Changes to the National Electrical Code, 2008 edition (Mike Holt 
  • Enterprises) 
  • Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume II, 2005 edition (Mike Holt Enterprises)

Ryan's Client List

  • Building Plans Examiner 
  • Commercial Building Inspector 
  • Commercial Plumbing Inspector 
  • Commercial Mechanical Inspector 
  • Electrical Inspector 
  • Electrical Plans Examiner 
  • Residential Combination Inspector 

Ryan's Industry Contributions

  • Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) 
  • International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) 
  • International Code Council (ICC) 
  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 
  • Intertek
  • Steel Tube Institute 
  • E-Bay
  • Facebook/Meta
  • Continental AG 
  • Intermountain Power Plant 
  • Salt Lake Community College 
  • Utah Valley State College 
  • Weber State University 
  • Utah Department of Professional Licensing 
  • South Dakota Electrical Council 
  • Various engineering firms, facilities, contractors, and similar throughout the United States

Miscellaneous

  • Principal member of Code-Making Panel 3 for NFPA 70® National Electrical Code®
  • Alternate member of Code-Making Panel 14 for NFPA 70® National Electrical Code®
  • Member of UL Technical Committees 0006, 0067, 0467, 0489, and 0943
  • Expert witness consultation on multiple lawsuits, working with both plaintiffs and defendants 
  • Past President of Utah Chapter of International Association of Electrical Inspectors 
  • Past Educational Chairman of Utah Chapter of International Association of Electrical Inspectors 
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Vector Solutions
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for National Association of Electrical Distributors