Electrician Training Electrical Certification wiring recessed light fixtures Electrical Wiring Electrical Troubleshooting and Electrical Repairs wire outdoor light fixture Home Electrical Wiring Diagrams

wiring home generator and transfer switch wiring a 220 volt range cord outlet Wiring for GFCI Outlets Wiring Outlets and a Switched Outlet Wiring and Installing Ceiling Fans and Remote Controls wire dimmer switch wiring diagrams for switches wiring a dryer cord and 220 outlet circuit breaker panel
Electrical Wire and Cable
ask the electrician
Electrician Training Electrical Certification wiring recessed light fixtures Electrical Wiring Electrical Troubleshooting and Electrical Repairs wire outdoor light fixture Home Electrical Wiring Diagrams
wiring home generator and transfer switch wiring a 220 volt range cord outlet Wiring for GFCI Outlets Wiring Outlets and a Switched Outlet Installing and Wire Ceiling Fans and Remote Controls wire dimmer switch wiring diagrams for switches wiring a dryer cord and 220 outlet circuit breaker panel
Electrical Wire and Cable

Basic Electrical Codes

electrical-outlets Summary: Electrical Code Terminology as it pertains to a Qualified Person who may perform home electrical wiring.
By:



Why Electrical Codes are Necessary for Home Electrical Wiring


Electrical Wiring Video

Install a Generator and Transfer Switch Panel

NOTE: A List of All my Helpful Videos

Will Display at the End of This Video

So Keep Watching So I Can Help You Wire it Right!


Check out my YouTube Channel:
» AskTheElectrician «
and Subscribe!


Introduction to Basic Electrical Codes

Why we need electrical codes:

Ever since electricity was discovered and installed across our nation safety became a very important factor to help reduce the hazards that were involved when installing and using electrical systems and circuits.

With the development of several new systems and modern conveniences which operated on electrical power electrical codes were developed and enforced to ensure safety for the home electrical wiring and for those who used these appliances and equipment.

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE


The National Electrical Code is adopted and enforced to ensure that the home electrical systems are installed safely to avoid the risk of fire or other damage that may result from unsafe electrical wiring practices.

Electrical codes as they apply to house wiring include methods that involve circuits that are used for all aspects of the distribution of electricity which will be used for various devices and systems which may be automatically or manually operated.

Electrical systems that are installed require specific locations and the ability to access the electrical components so that devices and services may be connected to or used safely.

The space where electrical equipment, services and panels are installed must maintain a specified amount of space to allow access for servicing or maintenance.

Exposure to weather elements are also a factor where electrical codes must be maintained to assure a safe enclosure for the electrical item and safe use of the device or equipment.

GFCI or Ground Fault Circuit Interruption circuits or devices are required in specific locations where exposure to grounded surfaces may result in an electric shock while operating an electrical device or equipment.

AFCI or Arc Fault Circuit Interruption circuits or devices are required in specific locations of the home to reduce the risk or arcing within an electrical circuit or a device that is connected to an electrical circuit.

The Development of Home Electrical Codes


Home electrical codes have been developed for several years thereby making the installation and use of electricity much safer in every aspect of our lives.

As we become more dependant on the various electrical systems and devices that we rely on new electrical codes will be written and enforced to increase safety during our exposure to electricity.


» You Can Avoid Costly Mistakes! «

Here is How to Do It:
Wire It Right with the help of my Illustrated Wiring Book

Great for any Home Wiring Project.


  electrical wiring  

Complete Guide to Home Electrical Wiring

Perfect for Homeowners, Students,
Handyman, Handywomen, and Electricians
Includes:
Wiring GFCI Outlets
Wiring Home Electric Circuits
120 Volt and 240 Volt Outlet Circuits
Wiring Light Switches
Wiring 3-Wire and 4-Wire Electric Range
Wiring 3-Wire and 4-Wire Dryer Cord and Dryer Outlet
How to Troubleshoot and Repair Electrical Wiring
Wiring Methods for Upgrading Electrical Wiring
NEC Codes for Home Electrical Wiring
....and much more.







RELATED


More about Electrical code

Fluorescent Lighting Problems and How To Fix Them
How to Fix Fluorescent Lighting Problems: Here are the Most Common Problems with Fluorescent Lighting and How to Fix Them, Troubleshooting Problems with Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures.

Wire a Thermostat
How to connect the wiring to a new Thermostat Terminals: Typical Thermostat Wiring for HVAC Furnace Heating and Air Conditioning, Thermostat Wire Connections.

Why Is My Bathroom Light Fixture Not Working?
How to Fix a Bathroom Light Fixture and a Bath Exhaust Fan that has Stopped Working. The Most Common Problems with Bathroom Light Fixtures and How You Can Fix Them.

Causes of Electric Circuit Buzz Crackle or Sizzle
How to find out what is causing a buzz and crackle sound in the electric box. How to Locate the Cause of Electrical Circuit Buzz or Crackle, The Most Common Problems that Cause Electrical Circuit Buzz or Crackle and What Should Be Done.

Ask The Electrician – Electrical Questions and Answers Database
Troubleshooting and Repairing Electrical Wiring Problems: Licensed Electrician shares the Methods of Electrical Wiring that are used to solve the majority of home electrical wiring problems, and shows how home wiring projects are performed.

How to Wire a 220 Volt Electric Furnace
How Do I Wire an Electric Furnace? Wiring Connections for 220 Volt Electric Heater and How to Connect the Electrical Circuit Wiring for a Furnace.

What To Do With The Ground Wire
Grounding Wall Outlets and Light Switches: What to do When there is Nothing to Attach the Ground Wire to, Grounding Wall Outlets and Light Switches, Ground Wires and Ungrounded Fixtures and Boxes, Bonding the Ground Wire.

Electric Water Heater Wiring and Video
How to Connected the Wires to a Water Heater | Common Wiring Methods for wiring an Electric Water Heater, Basic Water Heater Circuit Requirements, Connect the Water Heater Wiring.

electrical code - 1864