The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI/NEMA OS 3-2007 Selection and Installation Guidelines for Electrical Outlet Boxes. It provides designers, installers, and ...

Apple accessory maker NewerTechnology recently released a specialized electrical outlet, called the Power2U, that includes two USB ports for charging mobile devices. Available in four colors—to match ...

In homes today, I receive requests from clients to increase the number of electrical outlets installed over and above required by the National Electrical Code. Due to the number of items, as well as ...

Article 314 contains installation requirements for outlet boxes, pull and junction boxes, conduit bodies, and handhole enclosures. The specific conditions of use will ...

A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacle will prevent serious injury by stopping the flow of electricity if there is a problem with your wiring or outlet. GFCI outlets can be installed in place ...

When you purchase a home, you may notice large boxes covering the outdoor electrical outlets. This is a weather-resistant receptacle outlet box, and it's one of the most common electrical outlets ...

Have you ever wondered if the outlet box you're planning to install is large enough? What if a box doesn't even have its capacity marked on it? The answers to those questions lie in the requirements ...