A separately derived system (SDS) has no direct connection to other sources except through grounding and bonding. Grounding and bonding must be performed at the source, not on the load side, to ...

Courtesy of www.MikeHolt.com All questions and answers based on the 2020 NEC. Q. What is the Code rule for access to and egress from working space of large equipment that contains overcurrent devices?

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 ...

Is your home up to code? The truth is, many homeowners aren't familiar with updated building codes, which can prove hazardous. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) issues an updated ...

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has adopted the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), as its latest effort to enhance electrical safety statewide. According to the ...