As I’ve mentioned before, I’m also a “mostly retired” licensed electrician—which, as many of you know, means I occasionally get to relax, right up until someone in my family or friend circle finds out there’s a breaker panel in their basement. Suddenly, I’m discovering relatives and “friends” I never knew I had—just kidding (sort of). … Read more
When it comes to laundry area GFCI and AFCI requirements, many electricians, inspectors, and homeowners wonder what the 2023 NEC brought to the table that’s different from 2020. Here’s the quick answer up front: there were no major changes to the laundry area GFCI and AFCI requirements between the 2020 and 2023 NEC cycles. The … Read more
GFCI requirements for dishwashers changed in 2023. In this post, I break down what NEC 210.8(D) means for inspectors, electricians, and homeowners. 2023 brought a wave of code changes for kitchen appliances. Few have caused as much confusion—or failed as many final inspections—as the new GFCI rules for dishwashers. So let’s break it down, field-style, … Read more
