Electrical codes aren’t just red tape—they’re your home’s safety net. From proper grounding to labeling circuits, these rules help prevent fires, shocks, and costly insurance disputes. Staying updated ...

Planning a major renovation or just making small improvements around the house? Understanding building codes is crucial.

In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss the confusion that can arise surrounding Sec. 250.122(B) as it relates to sizing ...

You can live in a home for years without thinking about how far any outlet is from a corner. The moment you open a wall, add a room, or shift a doorway, that indifference ends and a very specific ...

In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio ...

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has adopted the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), as its latest effort to enhance electrical safety statewide. According to the ...

The Lansing State Journal published on story on April 23 on the challenging housing situation Michigan faces as companies hire hundreds of new workers. Faced with increased housing prices and mortgage ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council is considering updated electrical codes that could add hundreds of dollars to new homes and electrical projects but supporters say the changes could save ...

The Harford County Council held a public hearing Tuesday to discuss three bills that aim to bring the county’s plumbing, building and electrical regulations in line with updated national standards.