Switches controlling line-to-neutral loads must have a neutral conductor installed at a switch serving bathrooms, hallways, stairways, or rooms suitable for human habitation or occupancy, as defined ...

Permanently Using Extension Cords As Fixed Wiring S. codes require fixed wiring to be installed in approved conduit, raceways ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Underlined text indicates a change in the rules for the 2017 NEC. Q. What are the Code rules for the installation of countertop and work surface ...

Ask an electrician which way a receptacle, aka outlet, should be installed: “Ground up or down?” Typically, the answer is “both are fine,” though most of us have a preference. The National Electrical ...

Outdoor electrical outlets are a big help in home maintenance and for warm-weather entertainment, yet many homes don’t have enough of them. Do-it-yourselfers with experience and knowledge of ...