| The installation of electrical systems within any | | | | electrician and the electric system) do not |
| building or structure has to be subjected to an | | | | interfere in a negative way. Irrespective of |
| electrical code that governs the way in which | | | | whether you install a new electric system or |
| they function without producing harm to anybody. | | | | screw a light bulb, you have to take the proper |
| Each country has a national electric code which is | | | | measures of precaution. Below are the most |
| recommended to be followed and observed in | | | | commonsensical rules that you have to observe |
| order to avoid domestic accidents involving | | | | when dealing with an electrical system: |
| electrocution, burns and other injuries. Hence, | | | | * never work with electrical devices or systems if |
| national electric codes have an advisory character, | | | | your hands are wet or you are standing on a wet |
| acting like a guiding authority for the electricians. | | | | surface; |
| Nevertheless, this kind of document doesn't | | | | * do not overload a circuit beyond its capacity; |
| address only specialist technicians but also | | | | * never involve in an electrical repair, no matter |
| homeowners who must be aware of the rules | | | | how easy it seems, without being sure you know |
| comprised in it. These regulations usually are | | | | how it should be done and without turning off the |
| related to: | | | | power; |
| * lighting requirements; | | | | * do not use extension chords for any use other |
| * the way in which the system should be | | | | than temporary; |
| grounded; | | | | * if a problem requires handling that is beyond |
| * receptacles needed per square foot of living | | | | your expertise, call a specialized electrician. |
| space; | | | | The above mentioned rules represent the basics |
| * circuit sizes; | | | | one should bare in mind if intending to work at an |
| * special stipulations for kitchens, bathrooms, | | | | electrical system because electricity always seeks |
| pools, hot tubs, fountains and so on; | | | | an easy way to travel. If something comes |
| * required wire gauge or size per individual circuit. | | | | between it and its circuit, the electric current |
| The electric codes are somehow like mediators in | | | | tends to take the intruder's way, which usually is |
| relationships. They show you what to do and not | | | | represented by fingers, screwdrivers etc. |
| to do so that both parties (in our case, you/the | | | | |