establishes minimum requirements for electrical installations in jurisdictions that adopt it, but local authorities determine how and where the code is enforced.
So if you walk into a house and see some outlets ground-up and others ground-down, that doesn’t automatically mean the home has an electrical problem.
The Interesting Case of Hospitals and Commercial Buildings
You may notice unusual outlet orientations in places where electrical equipment is especially important.
Hospitals, workshops, commercial spaces, industrial facilities, and other specialized environments can have installation practices that differ from what you’re accustomed to
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