CONCORD — The New Hampshire State Building Code Review Board voted to adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code and approved the inclusion of a new child-safety precaution. The requirement states that ...

Wall sockets in your home come in all shapes and forms. Some electrical outlets have a T-shaped hole to indicate that they're rated at 20A, while others feature USB ports to make charging your ...

Plug-in plastic safety covers have long been an essential part of reducing hazards in a home with young children. By covering up electrical outlets, the covers prevent children from sticking items ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. Are outdoor receptacles at a dwelling unit required to be tamper-resistant? A. Yes. According to 406.12, all non-locking type 15A and 20A, 125V ...

UL recently issued a warning (Release 21PN-18) that the Abbotech Tamper-Resistant Standard Wall Outlet may pose an electric shock hazard. This receptacle does not comply with UL’s Safety Standards and ...

Each year, approximately 2,400 American children are injured by incidents involving electrical outlets. In a move to safeguard children and protect against outlet-related accidents, the 2008 National ...

The two series are also designed for use in household and commercial furniture and furniture power distribution units per UL 962 and UL 962A. The expanded NEC Article 406.12 extends the requirement ...

Which wall outlets are best? As technology changes, the role of the wall outlet changes as well. Besides being merely a place to plug in for power, many receptacles also include ports for charging ...