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

Adding a single outlet can feel like a tiny upgrade, but the moment you touch that receptacle, a major breaker panel rule can ...

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. This was always my impression of how Codes were made and modified. I imagined it was some sort of exclusive group of really, really smart people sitting ...

Members of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently concluded discussions on updating Article 220.12 of the NEC (National Electrical Code) to align with a series of energy codes, as ...

Although the National Electrical Code (NEC) is the most significant publication for electrical installations in our industry, it’s also the most intimidating — especially to those new to the field.