Did you know the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that electrical wiring issues cause 30,000 home fires and 200 deaths yearly? Outdated wiring is a problem that can be solved with electrical code updates. Mr. Electric of Thousand Oaks provides commercial and residential electrical code updates and corrections in Thousand Oaks, CA. Our company follows the guidelines of the National Electrical Code (NEC) standards for wiring upgrades. We work tirelessly to lower the fire risk in your home. Contact our team today to get an estimate on electrical code updates and corrections.
2020 NEC Electrical Code Guidelines
Mr. Electric of Thousand Oaks follows the latest NEC updates. We’re committed to lowering the risk of fire from electrical hazards. The 2020 NEC Electrical Code guidelines include the following updates:
- All new one-and-two-family dwellings must have exterior emergency power disconnect switches.
- Electrical worker safety has been improved with updated de-energizing panel board service disconnect rules.
- If you have any exposed cables on the walls or ceilings, they must be covered.
- The use of modern Ethernet cables that transmit data and electrical power has a new section with updated usage requirements.
- There are new rules that govern how power is transferred from electric vehicle (EV) batteries to residential wiring.
- GFCI protection includes all 125- and 250-volt receptacles that are supplied by a single-phase circuit with 150 volts or less to the ground.
- Solar-generated energy storage requirements were revised to stay updated with innovative home energy storage technologies.
- All basements, whether finished or unfinished, must have GFCI outlets.
- Enhance surge protection requirements help better protect sensitive safety equipment.
- Revised load calculation tables better reflect energy efficient modern improvements.
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