As a representative of the electrical inspection community, I am often asked, “What are some of the most common Code violations you encounter?” While violation of box fill requirements might not be No ...

Note: This article is based on the 2005 NEC. Box fill isn’t just the number of wires in the box — it's the total volume of the conductors, devices, and fittings in a box. Every outlet box has a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You might know the feeling. You plug in an electrical cord and the receptacle moves just a bit more than seems good and proper. How scared ...