Electrical safety has surfaced as a pawn in the rising debate about housing affordability. Citing its potential impact on the cost of new homes, the mayor of Omaha, Neb., recently vetoed a narrowly ...

The final step, which will take place in June 2025, is a National Electric Code Technical Committee ballot to approve the language for inclusion in the 2026 version of NFPA 70.

Source National Fire Protection Association: Changes to Kitchen Island and Peninsula Receptacle Outlet Requirements for the Past Three NEC Editions; Corey Hannahs, Jan. 2023.

The National Electrical Code (NEC) exists to keep people and property safe from electrical hazards and fires. Electricians like me and Chris Lozano of Frontdoor Home Services spend years learning ...

IEEE Publishes 2023 National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®) to Help Deliver a Safer and More Sustainable Electric Power Supply.

Engineers often include demand factors in panel schedules and/or load calculations when preparing an electrical design. It is important to include these as permitted by the Code so that equipment is ...

The Case Against 5 mA In 2020, the national code started requiring GFCI protection on 240-volt plug receptacles, still with the same CCID5 (4–6 mA) trip threshold.

McClintock continued, “A strong electrical inspection program plays a vital role in safety and compliance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) and other codes, helping safeguard people ...