The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI/NEMA OS 3-2007 Selection and Installation Guidelines for Electrical Outlet Boxes. It provides designers, installers, and ...

Apple accessory maker NewerTechnology recently released a specialized electrical outlet, called the Power2U, that includes two USB ports for charging mobile devices. Available in four colors—to match ...

The NEC requirements for outlet boxes are outlined in Sec. 314.27(A) through (E). Outlet boxes are distinct from pull boxes, junction boxes, and conduit bodies [314.28]. Three of the outlet box rules ...

Outdoor outlets serve as a reliable power source for speakers, lighting, and tools to help maximize your outdoor living space ...

Have you ever wondered if the outlet box you're planning to install is large enough? What if a box doesn't even have its capacity marked on it? The answers to those questions lie in the requirements ...

Every home inspector has that mental list. You know, the one where they've seen the same dangerous shortcuts so many times ...