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Mexican Electrical Code
According to National Electrical Code, What is proper installation of grounded duplex receptacle, ground up or
down? Reason being, if metal cover plate is used and the single retaining screw backs out causing the metal recepatcle cover to rest on an energized hot and neutral plug which is not completely "pluged in" thus resulting in a electrical hazardous condition.
Does the latest NEC Code state all duplex recptacles to now be installed with the ground up to prevent such an hazard from happening?
There is no statement in the NEC, it's a matter of personal preference. Although I prefer ground up in commercial buildings because many times I have shorted a receptacle when my measuring tape dropped and crossed the partially exposed exposed prongs in the socket. (I did a lot of measuring and renovating office space.)
Should I Attempt Electric Work on My Own?
From an electrician's point of view, no, you should never do the work yourself. From the standpoint of the building inspector, you can do the work yourself on your own premise as long as you follow all the electrical codes. Should you do the work yourself? Probably no if you are not licensed, insured, and experienced with electrical training. If you live in a state that has an insurance clause that will not pay for any damages done by an unlicensed person, you want to have a licensed electrician do the work. You need the work done correctly to prevent fires, electrical shock, and more serious accidents.
In some cases, if you try to do the electrical work yourself, you might spend more money than if you would have an electrician or electrical contractor do the work. The experienced electrician has the tools, equipment and resources that you as an amateur do not. If you run into problems doing the electrical work yourself, you might make an easy project the worst project. This could cost more money if you really mess something up. Even installing a simple switch can be done the wrong way if you do not know what you are doing. Sometimes this happens even when you think you know what you are doing.
You need to know about the different electrical wiring available. What type of outlets there are and where they are needed per the housing code. You need to know what an electrical panel is, different amp requirements and what a 120/240 is before you can do the work. If you have any doubts about any of these things, you should use a qualified electrician or electrical contractor. Just as you would not do cement work yourself if you have never done it, electrical work is the same except it can cause serious injury if you are not knowledgeable.
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