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<strong>Electrical</strong> <strong>Contractors</strong> San Francisco


Electricity is not just the part of life, but<br />

electricity is life in itself. We use several<br />

different appliances every day, ranging<br />

from kitchen appliances, personal grooming<br />

machines, gadgets, and professional<br />

equipment. It will not be wrong to say that<br />

we are surrounded by electricity no matter<br />

where we are.<br />

But, as much as we are surrounded by<br />

electricity, we are surrounded by electrical<br />

mistakes and code violations. The electrical<br />

code violations are not just life<br />

threatening; these are quite common in<br />

homes and offices.<br />

The electrical codes in San Francisco are<br />

designed to ensure safe and protected use<br />

of electricity.<br />

The <strong>Electrical</strong> <strong>Contractors</strong> San Francisco<br />

follow these codes and guidelines to build a<br />

safe electric environment for both<br />

machines and people. However, some of<br />

the electricians and many DIYers ignore<br />

these codes or violate them in negligence<br />

that can cause serious accidents later.<br />

Here are some of the most common<br />

electrical code violations with an emphasis<br />

to fix them before it is too late.<br />

saving goals.


With LED and other latest technologies and<br />

design trends, the recessed lights are<br />

becoming a norm.<br />

However, many people are dangerously<br />

negligent about how to install them safely.<br />

The first preference is that the recessed lights<br />

should be IC (Insulation Contact) rated i.e.<br />

safe to use when in contact with insulation.<br />

Otherwise, there should be three inches<br />

difference between insulation and light.<br />

The reason is that the recessed light can<br />

become hot while it is turned on and can<br />

ignite the fire in the attic or other insulated<br />

areas.


Knob and tube wiring was a norm in the homes<br />

and buildings built before the 1950s. But, now<br />

these electrical wirings have become outdated<br />

and have become risky to use.<br />

The insulation is of low quality, the wires<br />

support low amperage, and most importantly,<br />

the circuits are not grounded.<br />

Such a wiring is a live risk for you and anyone<br />

living in the area. So, if you find knob and<br />

tube writing in your home, you should hire the<br />

services of Electricians in San Francisco to<br />

ensure your building is properly rewired and<br />

up to the modern standards.


Sometimes, it is necessary to connect the two<br />

wires, and such a connection is called a splice.<br />

However, the splice is dangerous, and there is<br />

a risk of short circuiting in the junction.<br />

For this purpose, electrical codes require<br />

splices to be fully secured in an in a junction<br />

box, and the junction box should not be buried<br />

too deep inside the walls. The junction box<br />

can be of metal or plastic based on the<br />

requirement.<br />

If you have old or outdated junction boxes or<br />

splices that are not secured, call an<br />

San Francisco Electricians to fix it for you.<br />

Install a proper splice with wire nuts and a<br />

protective cover and fix it a place which is<br />

accessible, but out of the reach of children.


The standard circuit breakers were designed to cut off<br />

electricity from appliances in case of an electrical<br />

overload or high or low voltage.<br />

But, these circuit breakers have a focus on the safety of<br />

appliance rather than the safety of people. It is important<br />

to use the latest and appropriately rated circuit breakers<br />

like Ground fault circuit interrupter or the Arc fault<br />

circuit interrupter to ensure safe use for people and<br />

appliance both.

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