The NEC answer engine built for IBEW members
Ask BONBON gives your apprentices, journeymen, and instructors instant, cited answers from NEC 2026 and the Canadian Electrical Code. Ask a question in plain English, get the article, the section, and the reasoning in seconds. On the job, in the classroom, or at home.
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Code questions answered the way an instructor would answer them
Ask BONBON does not guess. Every answer points back to the exact article and table so your members learn where the rule lives, not just what it says.
Plain-English questions
Members ask the way they talk on the job. "Can I run NM cable in this garage?" gets a direct answer with the governing article, conditions, and exceptions.
Cited to the section
Every response names the NEC 2026 article or CEC rule it is based on, so apprentices build the habit of verifying in the book.
Tutoring mode
Flip from "give me the answer" to "walk me through it." Tutoring mode asks guiding questions, explains the why, and builds exam-ready understanding.
Uploads
Snap a photo of a panel, a drawing, or a spec sheet and ask about it. Upload PDFs and plans for code-based review.
Calculators and tools
Conductor sizing, box fill, conduit fill, voltage drop, service load, motor circuits, and more, all tied to the current code tables.
State and local amendments
Ask BONBON layers in state adoptions and local amendments so the answer matches the jurisdiction your members actually work in.
NEC 2026 and the Canadian Electrical Code
One app for every member, whether they are working under the 2026 NEC, an earlier adopted edition, or the CEC.
NEC 2026
Full coverage of the 2026 National Electrical Code, with the changes from 2023 called out so instructors can teach what moved and why.
- Article-by-article answers with table references
- Earlier editions available for jurisdictions that have not yet adopted 2026
- State adoption and local amendment layer
CEC (Canadian Electrical Code)
Members of Canadian Locals get the same experience against the Canadian Electrical Code, including rules, tables, and the differences from the NEC.
- Rule-level citations and table lookups
- NEC-to-CEC comparisons for cross-border members
- Same tutoring mode, tools, and uploads
One plan. Every feature. Priced by the seat.
Every member on a Local or JATC plan gets Ask BONBON Plus, our full-featured tier. No stripped-down version, no add-ons.
Ask BONBON Plus for Locals and JATCs
Everything in Plus, for every seat
- Unlimited NEC 2026 and CEC questions with citations
- Tutoring mode for apprentices preparing for exams
- Photo, PDF, and plan uploads
- All calculators and pro tools
- State and local amendment layer
- iOS, Android, and web access on every seat
- Seat plans start at 10 seats
- Volume discounts as your seat count grows
- Instructors get free access with every plan
Seat pricing and volume tiers are shared on the demo call so we can match them to your Local's size. Email simon@askbonbon.com or call 818-300-3146.
Free 30-day pilot
Try it with one class before you commit
- One class, any size: no student cap
- Every apprentice in the class gets Ask BONBON Plus for 30 days
- Instructors use it free
- One sign-up code for the whole class
- Setup help and a short walkthrough for your instructor
- No cost, no contract, no payment details
Pilots are set up for one class at a time so your instructor can see real results before rolling out to the whole program. Email simon@askbonbon.com or call 818-300-3146.
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Master Class drills
Practice drills by NEC chapter, a readiness score, and mistake review, so apprentices know what to study next.
Tutoring mode
Apprentices can ask the app to walk them through a rule step by step instead of just giving the answer.
Answers with the article cited
Voice or text, English or Spanish. Every answer names the NEC 2023, NEC 2026, or CEC section, so apprentices learn to check the book.
22 field calculators
Conductor sizing, box fill, conduit fill, voltage drop, and more, plus photo and blueprint uploads.
After 30 days
Move to a seat plan for your program, or stop. Instructors stay free on every plan.
Up and running in a week, not a semester
Book a 15-minute demo
Email Simon or call 818-300-3146. We walk through the app with your instructors and answer any questions about the code coverage.
Run a free class pilot
Pick one class. We set up the seats, give your instructor free access, and check in during the 30 days.
Roll out to your Local
Choose your seat count, starting at 10, with volume pricing as you grow. Members sign in on their phone or laptop the same day.
Questions Locals usually ask
Does Ask BONBON replace the code book?
No. Ask BONBON is a reference and training companion. Every answer cites the article or rule so members confirm it in their own copy of the NEC or CEC. Instructors use it to speed up lookups and to coach apprentices on where rules live.
What do instructors get?
Instructors get free access on every Local and JATC plan, including the pilot. They get the same Plus features as members, plus help from our team getting set up.
How does seat pricing work?
Plans start at 10 seats and the per-seat rate drops as your seat count goes up. We share exact pricing on the demo call so it matches your Local's size and program.
Which code editions are covered?
NEC 2026 is fully covered, along with earlier editions for jurisdictions that have not yet adopted 2026, plus state adoptions and local amendments. Canadian members get the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
Can members use it on the job?
Yes. Ask BONBON runs on iOS, Android, and any web browser. Members can ask questions, run calculators, and upload photos from the job site.
Is Ask BONBON affiliated with the IBEW or NFPA?
No. Ask BONBON is an independent product built for IBEW members, apprentices, and instructors. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the IBEW or the NFPA.
See it with your own instructors
Fifteen minutes is enough to show how Ask BONBON fits your program. Bring a code question you get asked every week and we will answer it live.
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