Rules for hazardous (classified) locations can be found in Chapter 5 [Special Occupancies] of the National Electrical Code (NEC). What are these specific locations, and why is the word “classified” in ...

Part 1 of this series addresses significant updates to arc flash hazard marking requirements found in the 2026 NEC Sec. 110.16 to improve the safety of all electrical ...

You can live in a home for years without thinking about how far any outlet is from a corner. The moment you open a wall, add ...

When you upgrade wiring, swap out an aging panel, or add new circuits, inspectors are not just glancing at the work and ...

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This change raises the stakes. Facilities can no longer treat electrical maintenance as a “check-the-box” exercise. Instead, they must adopt proactive strategies that go beyond the letter of the code, ...