When you need electrical wiring updates, reach out to us. Mr. Electric of Tulsa offers professional electrical code updates and corrections for homes and businesses in Tulsa, OK. Our company upgrades your wiring following the National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. Outdated and faulty wiring is the culprit of thousands of fires every year. Our team wants to help lower your risk of fire. Contact our company today to get an estimate on electrical code update services.
Important NEC Electrical Code Updates
We are committed to the safety of your home or office. Our team closely follows the latest NEC updates to keep you safe from possible electrical issues. Some of the most important changes in the last few years of the NEC electrical code include:
- GFCI protection for appliances now includes counter-mounted cooking units, dryers, microwave ovens, and wall-mounted ovens.
- GFCI protection includes any cord- and plug-connected appliance in the kitchen.
- Kitchen island countertop receptacles cannot be under the edge of the countertop but must be installed as a pop-up in the countertop surface.
- Surge protection is required in all multifamily dwelling units, guest rooms in hotels, dormitory units, and any patient sleeping rooms in medical facilities.
- Any exposed cables on the walls or ceiling are required to be covered.
- De-energizing panel board’s service disconnect rules are updated to boost electrical worker safety.
- Exterior emergency power disconnect switches must be installed in new one- and two-family homes.
- Solar-generated energy storage requirements now accommodate home energy storage technology changes.
- Load calculation tables are updated to stay updated with energy-efficient updates, including LED lighting use.
- GFCI outlets must be installed in finished and unfinished basements.
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