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GFCI vs. AFCI: What's the difference, and which outlet type do you need?
GFCI and AFCI outlets may look nearly identical, but they actually protect your home against very different hazards. Here's ...
There are various rules and regulations in home construction. Each discipline involved in the process — carpentry, plumbing, and electrical, to name a few — has codes to follow, which are intended to ...
In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss 2026 NEC changes related to the installation of receptacle outlets below kitchen ...
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Side-mounted outlets on kitchen islands are banned — here's why
While convenient, side-mounted outlets on kitchen islands and peninsulas are a safety hazard. The configurations were officially banned in 2023.
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