Ask BONBON

Ask BONBON is an AI assistant for electricians that answers NEC and CEC questions with the code article cited, and adds field calculators, state amendments and inspection support. A 14-day free trial is offered.

Ask BONBON is an AI electrical code assistant aimed at working electricians and people learning the trade. Users type a question in plain language, such as what wire size suits a 100 amp subpanel, whether kitchen counters need GFCI protection, or how many outlets can sit on a 20 amp circuit, and receive an answer that points to the relevant code article. The product covers both the US National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). Beyond question and answer, the service lists field calculators, state amendments and inspection support among its offerings. That mix suggests a tool meant to be used on the job site or while preparing for an inspection, not only for studying. Citing the article in each reply matters in this field, because a tradesperson usually needs to verify the exact wording before relying on it or showing it to an inspector. Access works on a tiered basis. Guests can browse and ask one free question a day, and creating an account raises that to three free questions a day. The pricing section advertises a 14-day free trial with no charge and cancellation at any time. Two plans are shown: a Student plan that includes field tools and unlimited questions, and a Plus plan described as the most advanced option with every feature included. Both are listed at $0 during the trial period, and payments are handled through Stripe. The homepage does not state what the plans cost after the trial ends. Among alternatives, Ask BONBON sits between general-purpose chatbots, which can answer code questions without reliable citations, and printed or licensed code books and reference apps, which are authoritative but slower to search. Its focus on a single regulatory domain, plus the attention to local amendments, makes it a narrow but practical option for electricians, apprentices and students. As with any AI reference, answers should still be checked against the adopted code edition and the local authority having jurisdiction before work is done or signed off.