A building requirement aimed at making new homes in Ohio safer from the threat of electrical fires will go into effect a year after originally intended. The new rules, part of the 2008 National ...
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The breaker panel rule that applies the moment you add a new outlet
Adding a single outlet can feel like a tiny upgrade, but the moment you touch that receptacle, a major breaker panel rule can kick in. Modern electrical codes treat any extension of a circuit as new ...
The National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) have become more stringent with each passing Code cycle, stirring up much discussion and debate among ...
American Circuit Breaker Manufacturers Association says new research shows advantages of AFCI circuit breakers over AFCI receptacles. The American Circuit Breaker Manufacturers Association (ACBMA), a ...
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The electrical code change that catches DIYers off guard
Homeowners who are comfortable swapping outlets or adding a new light often discover the hard way that the rules have shifted ...
The Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) market is undergoing robust expansion. Driven by increasingly stringent electrical safety regulations, a rising awareness of electrical fire hazards, and the ...
Arc fault circuit interrupters or AFCIs serve an important purpose: they prevent electrical fires caused by wiring problems. An AFCI detects electric arcs, breaking the circuit before trouble arises.
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