While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Not all outlet holes are the same, and there's a reason for that. The shapes (vertical slots, round holes, T-slots, etc.) correspond to specific electrical functions and safety features. Take the ...

Are you building, renovating, or upgrading a house or a condo … or planning to someday? Don't forget the electric outlets and switches. These are small details, but they will contribute a great deal ...

Q. Do we have to install a receptacle behind the swing of a door in a bedroom of a dwelling unit, even if the wall is only 2 ft 6 in. wide? A. Yes. The requirements ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Q. What does the Code allow for the connection of electric-discharge and LED luminaires when they are supported independently of the outlet box? A.

The majority of electrical outlets in your home look more or less the same: two outlets, three holes in slightly different shapes to insert up to three prongs and deliver electricity. Some outlets ...

All new homes will be required to have outlets with a shutter system that blocks anything but a plug from being pushed into the outlet. The state voted Tuesday to update building codes to require ...