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What is a ground fault?
Ground faults are a common cause of a tripped or faulty circuit breaker. If you ever turn on a breaker and immediately hear a loud pop or see smoke coming from it, you probably just experienced a ground fault. A ground fault is when a hot wire touches a grounded metal portion of your electrical…
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What is an AHJ?
Article 100 of the NEC or National Electrical Code defines “AHJ” as: “Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). An organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.” The AHJ is typically a qualified level III electrical inspector from your local government’s building…