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2017 National Electrical Code

New for 2017 – Receptacles with Built-in USB chargers. NEC 2017 406.3

Prior to the 2017 edition of the NEC, 120-volt receptacles equipped with USB charging outlets had not been addressed by the National Electrical Code. Universal Serial Bus (USB) connections have been around since the 1990s and are widely used to charge portable devices and computer peripherals, as well as transfer data. Read Article

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3-Wire Cords on Modern 4-Wire Appliances
Modern clothes dryers often have a bonding strap in place that connects the metal housing of the dryer to the neutral lug of the cord attachment termi...
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Combination Arc-Fault Circuit-Breaker VS. Dual Function: Arc-Fault/GFCI Circuit-Breaker
A “COMBINATION” Arc-Fault Circuit Breaker is NOT equivalent to a “DUAL-FUNCTION” Circuit Breaker. With ever changing electrical Code require...
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Grounding Requirements for Portable Generators
Portable generators are useful for when temporary or remote power is needed. Knowing when to ground a generator is critical for operator safety.
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Securing and Supporting Cables and Raceways
The requirements for securing and supporting are similar in intent, but there are differences. Securing is done by installing a mechanical means of at...
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