Does Your Electrical System Meet Minimum Safety Standards?
Today, we cannot imagine life without electricity. From your smartphone and laptop to your TV and fridge, electricity is part and parcel of your life and home.
But electricity is hazardous when not handled properly. A simple mistake when dealing with an electric appliance or connection can be fatal. You must ensure all of your home’s electric wiring and connections comply with minimum safety standards to protect the building’s integrity and to prevent electrical fires, electrical shock and other electricity-related hazards.
Electrical Safety Standards by Room
Most electrical safety standards apply to the whole house, but others apply to specific rooms. Briefly, these are some of the standards required per room:
- Dining Room, Living Room, and Bedroom
All these rooms must have switches near the entry points. The switch controlling ceiling fixtures must be on the wall. Heavy electricity consumers need dedicated outlets. - Closets
They should have at least an overhead light. A switch on the wall must control it. The light should be a globe rather than bare. - Attached Garage
A garage must have a receptacle other than those used for other utilities like laundry. An overhead light must also be fixed in a garage and controlled by a wall switch. - Kitchen
There should be a receptacle above the countertop. The dishwasher, garbage disposer, microwave, and refrigerator should have dedicated circuits. - Bathroom
All light fixtures in a bathroom must have sealed globes or another design to protect them against moisture. The heater, light, and fan might need their circuits. - Outdoors
The depth at which to bury the underground cable varies depending on local standards. Outdoor cables need waterproofing.
Deal With Expert Electricians
As a homeowner, you might not be familiar with these minimum safety standards. That is why it is best to have an expert electrician install your electrical fixtures. Divine Electric has a team of dedicated electrical repair and service specialists with several years of experience in electrical installations. Our technicians have undergone training in these safety systems in your home:
- Fire Safety Systems
- Child Safety systems
- Health/Air Quality Systems
- Whole-Home Grounding Safety Systems
- Electrical Distribution Safety Systems
- System of Security and Safety
- Whole-Home Surge Protection Systems
We are passionate about safety. As a premium service provider, we have a professional duty to be a window to the “minimum safety systems” that provides safety protection in your home. If you need any electrical home service upgrades or have questions about your electrical system, contact our team or schedule online.