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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.