A new era has arrived for electrical equipment maintenance, and worker safety is predominant. The days of suiting up in personal protective equipment (PPE) and hoping for the best are over. The NFPA ...

Electrical equipment’s dedicated space requirements are an example of an X/Code, defined as a crossover code or when one code affects another. That is the case in this situation because plumbers (and ...

What is the purpose of a residential electrical inspection? The inspection is designed to verify that your installation meets minimum requirements for electrical safety, according to current codes. In ...

A significant number of electrically related injuries and fires in the workplace arise from poorly maintained equipment and so it is important that equipment is checked regularly. A significant number ...

The employer is responsible for an electrical safety program that includes “elements to verify that newly installed or modified electrical equipment or systems have been inspected to comply with ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

When youre buying or selling a home, it helps to have an ally. Hiring a home inspector can help you avoid surprises at the closing table. I talked to Chris Meis of Honest Home Inspection to learn the ...

Safety Inspections are required to maintain your workplace according to standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Among the items requiring inspection are the hand ...