I have asked hundreds of electricians, inspectors, and Code enthusiasts if the receptacle in the photo is included in the 2017 GFCI protection requirements of Sec. 210.8(B). I was surprised at the ...

As temperatures heat up across the country, efforts by states, homebuilders, HVAC contractors, and others to sidestep a 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC ...

Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) are not only necessary, they are required by code. GFCIs are designed to prevent injury or death from electric shock, by shutting off the power when a short ...

Hiring an electrician to perform electrical work in your home isn’t just about saving yourself a bit of manual labor. Home fire safety is one of the most crucial components of the electrical building ...

Since their introduction in to the National Electrical Code in the 1970s, ground fault circuit interrupters have saved thousands of lives. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 50% of ...