Just wanted to update you people that do your own electrical work in your own house. In 2008 a new version of the NEC will likely be in effect, depending on your local area. There are some changes that could affect you that you'd like to be aware of.
AFCI(Arc-Fault) circuits have been required in the bedrooms. Now it will be all lighting and receptacle circuits in the house. Except for the receptacles that need to be GFCI(Ground Fault) protected, I still need to get a clarification on that one.
All receptacles need to be tamper resistant. That is a receptacle that will not allow a diaper pin or knife to be inserted into the receptacle. The problem is, the manufacturers were not ready for this and there could be a shortage come January.
All outdoor receptacles need to be weather resistant. Yes the receptacle itself. Of course it still needs to have the weather-proof in use cover along with being AFCI protected. And as of right now, there are none on the market. The manufacturers asked for a reprieve until 2011 and it got voted down.
There have been exceptions to receptacles in the garage and basement having to be GFCI protected. Those exceptions will be gone.
All of this could affect you if you are in an area will adopt the NEC in 2008. If you happen to be exempt from national codes and/or inspections, you just lucked out again. This pertains to new installations here and not to existing conditions.
There are thousands of changes, some don't affect residential wiring, but I'm still reading too
AFCI(Arc-Fault) circuits have been required in the bedrooms. Now it will be all lighting and receptacle circuits in the house. Except for the receptacles that need to be GFCI(Ground Fault) protected, I still need to get a clarification on that one.
All receptacles need to be tamper resistant. That is a receptacle that will not allow a diaper pin or knife to be inserted into the receptacle. The problem is, the manufacturers were not ready for this and there could be a shortage come January.
All outdoor receptacles need to be weather resistant. Yes the receptacle itself. Of course it still needs to have the weather-proof in use cover along with being AFCI protected. And as of right now, there are none on the market. The manufacturers asked for a reprieve until 2011 and it got voted down.
There have been exceptions to receptacles in the garage and basement having to be GFCI protected. Those exceptions will be gone.
All of this could affect you if you are in an area will adopt the NEC in 2008. If you happen to be exempt from national codes and/or inspections, you just lucked out again. This pertains to new installations here and not to existing conditions.
There are thousands of changes, some don't affect residential wiring, but I'm still reading too