Plug-in plastic safety covers have long been an essential part of reducing hazards in a home with young children. By covering up electrical outlets, the covers prevent children from sticking items ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. Are outdoor receptacles at a dwelling unit required to be tamper-resistant? A. Yes. According to 406.12, all non-locking type 15A and 20A, 125V ...

Homeowners are often blindsided during inspections when a seemingly simple project triggers a sweeping outlet replacement ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What is the Code rule regarding enclosures that contain splices, taps, and feed-through conductors? A. Cabinets, cutout boxes, and meter socket ...

CONCORD — The New Hampshire State Building Code Review Board voted to adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code and approved the inclusion of a new child-safety precaution. The requirement states that ...

Schurter’s is aiming at US mains outlets with connectors that meet increased fire protection and safety standards according to UL 498 Tamper Resistant, as well as allowing compliance to UL 962 and UL ...

“Leviton's new 20 Amp USB Charger/Tamper-Resistant Receptacle demonstrates the company's commitment to expanding solutions to meet varying applications,” explained William Randall, Leviton's Director ...

The two series are also designed for use in household and commercial furniture and furniture power distribution units per UL 962 and UL 962A. The expanded NEC Article 406.12 extends the requirement ...

Which wall outlets are best? As technology changes, the role of the wall outlet changes as well. Besides being merely a place to plug in for power, many receptacles also include ports for charging ...