The grounding and bonding requirements of the NEC might just be the least understood and most incorrectly interpreted section of the Code. In fact, some of the same questions pop up time and time ...

For electrical workers, installing a standard grounding system is almost an afterthought — drive two ground rods and you're done. But this practice is inadequate for today's demanding applications ...

On April 29, Atlantic Coast Electric Supply (ACES), headquartered in Summerville, hosted a 2020 NFPA NEC Grounding and Bonding Seminar featuring Mike Holt, a nationally recognized expert on the NEC ...

A national safety update is on the way for RV owners, and it could change how you plug in at campgrounds. The 2026 edition of the National Electric Code (NEC) adds a new requirement for all 30- and 50 ...

A friend who was buying an older house was concerned about electrical safety and asked for my opinion as an electrical engineer. All of the AC receptacles (also called outlets) in the house were the ...

Most wiring in buildings is installed and maintained by electricians rather than by engineers. Nevertheless, installers may not necessarily be qualified. And poorly configured wiring can cause ...