Rules for hazardous (classified) locations can be found in Chapter 5 [Special Occupancies] of the National Electrical Code (NEC). What are these specific locations, and why is the word “classified” in ...

This change raises the stakes. Facilities can no longer treat electrical maintenance as a “check-the-box” exercise. Instead, they must adopt proactive strategies that go beyond the letter of the code, ...

Underlined text indicates a change in the rules for the 2017 NEC. A. For one‑ and two‑family dwellings, at least one receptacle must be installed in accordance with Sec. 210.52(G)(1) through (3). (1) ...

Home electrical projects tend to focus on visible upgrades, from new fixtures to added outlets, while the quiet workhorse in ...

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Homeowners who are comfortable swapping outlets or adding a new light often discover the hard way that the rules have shifted ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today launched its Certified Electrical Inspector (CEI) certification for electrical inspectors interested in enhancing their understanding of key ...

Skilled nursing facilities are compelled by regulatory compliance to provide residents, staff and visitors with a safe environment of care. Providers occasionally receive deficiencies for conditions ...