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Prototype

Free local/dev-safe NEC lookup API for testing integrations before public launch.

Base URL (local)

http://127.0.0.1:8110

Planned public host later: https://api.askbonbon.com

Endpoint

GET /v1/nec/lookup?section=210.8

Required query params: section

Example:

curl "http://127.0.0.1:8110/v1/nec/lookup?section=210.8"

Rate limit

Default: 30 requests / 60 seconds per IP (prototype in-memory limiter).

Headers:

X-RateLimit-Limit
X-RateLimit-Remaining
X-RateLimit-Reset

Sample response

{
 "ok": true,
 "endpoint": "/v1/nec/lookup",
 "section": "210.8",
 "data": {
 "title": "GFCI Protection for Personnel",
 "summary": "High-level prototype summary..."
 },
 "footer": {
 "brand": "Ask BONBON",
 "product": "Ask BONBON NEC API Prototype"
 },
 "timestamp": "2026-03-13T00:00:00.000Z"
}

Disclaimer

This API currently returns non-authoritative summaries for development. Always verify against the adopted NEC edition, local amendments, and AHJ guidance.