All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the Code rules for using floor receptacles to meet the receptacle wall outlet requirements in a dwelling wall space? A.Floor receptacle ...

A single receptacle on an individual branch circuit must have an ampacity at least the rating of the overcurrent device [210.21(B)] (Fig. 1). A single receptacle has only one contact device on its ...

Most homeowners approach kitchen renovations with dreams of perfect functionality and stunning aesthetics. Yet behind the glossy cabinet fronts and granite countertops lurk code violations that can ...