To play this code quiz game on dwelling unit requirements, you need a sharp eye, a quick mind, and a copy of the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC).
The expansion of ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection in the 2020 National Electrical Code® (NEC®) is a step toward increasing electrical safety regarding electric shock protection.
What is fault current? What is short-circuit current? The answer is the same for both questions, because they are two different ways of saying the same thing.
Kitchen islands have been getting bigger and bigger for years. How big does the island need to be to require more than one receptacle outlet to be installed? The 2020 NEC requirements answer that question.
Let's discuss the importance of GFCI technology, how to properly install a GFCI circuit breaker, and the expansion of GFCI requirements per the 2020 NEC.
Many industrial processes use electrically powered heat trace systems. Installers with little experience in this application think that heat trace cable is used to keep water pipes from freezing, but this is just the beginning.
Here is a quick navigation guide to Section 210.8 of the 2017 National Electrical Code and the 2020 National Electrical Code.
Some installers of electrical equipment have a bit of difficulty in differentiating ground fault circuit interrupters and ground-fault protection. And what is the difference between a typical overcurrent protective device and a ground-fault circuit interrupter?
To play this GFCI quiz, you need a sharp eye, a quick mind, and a 2020 National Electrical Code book. The 2020 NEC can be accessed for free at nfpa.org/70.
Applying proper mitigation ideas for reducing flood loss in electrical systems will not only reduce future damage but also aid recovery after flooding.