Most homes are protected by GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets in kitchens, bathrooms and other areas where water and electricity are in close quarters. These outlets are designed to shut ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Underlined text indicates a change in the rules for the 2017 NEC. Q. What are the Code rules for the installation of countertop and work surface ...

A. Ground-fault circuit interruption for personnel must be provided as required in Sec. 210.8(A) through (D). The ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) device must ...

Outdoor electrical outlets or receptacles in your bathrooms or kitchen should be GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) protected. This type of circuit will prevent accidental death from electrical ...

Have you ever heard people talking about "GFCI outlets" and wondered what sort of gobbledegook is coming out of their mouths, let alone whether it's relevant to you? If so, you're not alone: many ...

Ground fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) outlets should be installed in areas where moisture is a concern, such as kitchens, bathrooms and unfinished basements. They should also be used for electrical ...

Q. My home inspector advised me to install GFCI outlets in my home for added electrical safety, but I'm wondering if this is required for an older home. What are the requirements for a house built in ...

Q: In the past you’ve written about special outlets for the garage. What should I install? I’m selling my house to my son and I want everything to be safe. A: Your question is timely because I ...

A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacle will prevent serious injury by stopping the flow of electricity if there is a problem with your wiring or outlet. GFCI outlets can be installed in place ...

So I just bought a house and there are no GFCI outlets in the kitchen. There are 7 outlets total that I can find, on three separate 20-amp circuits in the CB box located in the garage. One outlet is ...