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Electrical Code Updates for Residents in Mandeville, LA

Keeping Your Electrical Wiring Up to Par

Electrical hazards are an all-to-real threat. Even if you haven't noticed any immediate problems with your electrical, it's crucial to schedule regular checks. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) indicates that electrical wiring problems cause around 30,000 house fires, 200 deaths, and 1,000 injuries—many of which are preventable. The best way to protect yourself from these dangers is to keep your home up to the current electrical code. Thankfully, Mr. Electric of North Shore and Metairie is here to help. We serve the communities of Metairie, Covington, and Madisonville, LA, updating electrical wiring and keeping their homes safe for years to come.
Electrical Code Updates for Residents in Mandeville, LA
Keeping Your Electrical Wiring Up to Par
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  • Before you can implement electrical code corrections, it's essential to understand the process for making updates to the current standards. The National Electrical Code (NEC) governs safe electrical installation and wiring practices and sets the standards for safe design, inspection, and more. In short, the NEC is tasked with protecting people and their homes from avoidable electrical hazards. Since 1897, the NEC has updated its guide for electrical code corrections every three years. Most recently, the organization came out with updates in 2020.
  • Why is electrical code correction so important? If nothing is obviously wrong, why fix it? Electrical wiring can develop serious problems before homeowners ever notice an issue. That means you may find yourself dealing with a house fire or electrocution injury without warning. To avoid this risk, it's in your best interest to seek electrical code correction service. Staying up to date with new regulations helps prevent accidents and better protect your property.
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Never try to take on electrical code updates alone! Electrical work is complex and sometimes dangerous, and we highly recommend seeking professional help during the update process. The team at Mr. Electric of North Shore and Metairie will check your home for outdated wiring and suggest the proper fixes. Over the years, the Metairie community has trusted us for all of the following:

  • Evaluating homes and ensuring they meet the latest requirements
  • Inspecting homes proper to purchase
  • Fixing electrical issues prior to the sale of your home
  • Protecting you and your family from electrical incidents and liability issues
  • Offering a reasonable electrical code update and correction cost

Key Takeaways From the 2020 Update

Understanding the NEC's latest updates can be a challenge if you're not familiar with electrical work. Fortunately, our team can help you decipher the new standards. We've compiled some of the key takeaways from the 2020 update:

  1. All new one- and two-family dwellings must have exterior emergency power disconnect switches. Installing these switches allows for safer working conditions for emergency responders.
  2. Rules involving de-energizing panel boards have been updated to protect electrical workers on the job.
  3. Accounting for improvements in modern energy efficiency (i.e., widespread use of LED lighting), the NEC has updated load calculation tables.
  4. General requirements have been added to cover exposed cables on ceilings and walls.
  5. GFCI protection now includes all 125- and 250-volt receptacles supplied by a single-phase circuit of 150 volts or less to ground.
  6. Basement receptacles must always have GFCI protection, even if the basement is unfinished.
  7. Rules governing the use of Ethernet cables that transmit data and electrical power simultaneously have been updated.
  8. Guidelines for solar-generated energy storage have been revised to account for new home energy storage technologies (i.e., Tesla Powerwall home battery).
  9. Enhanced regulations have been implemented for surge protection affecting sensitive safety equipment.
  10. New rules have been stated for how homeowners may transfer power from electric vehicle batteries to residential wiring.

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