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ESFI Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Performance Survey

In May 2022, the Electrical Safety Foundation International surveyed homeowners, and electrical contractors to assess the performance of AFCI and GFCI devices in homes in...
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Making Your Home Safe and Efficient

Connected to Safety Whether you’re working from home, learning from home, or just spending more time at home, it is important to make sure your...
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Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) Prevent Fires

Available as circuit breakers and receptacles. Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) protect against electrical fires from malfunctions. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 50% of...
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AFCIs: Protecting Your Home From Fires

Home fires are more deadly and costly than ever. While the number of total fires and fire injuries is decreasing, property damage and fire deaths...
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Fire Protection for Your Older Home

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), each year arc-faults, caused by worn and inadequate wiring, overburdened circuits, outdated technology, and aging electrical systems,...
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Home Safety Devices – Renovate Your Home to Code

The National Electrical Code is revised every three years and outlines the minimum requirements for safe electrical installation. Many older homes may not have an...
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Home Emergency Disconnects

The codes and standards established by the National Fire Protection Association are the underlying systems that keep our homes and communities safe. The National Electrical...
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2020 National Electrical Code Adoption

What is the National Electrical Code? https://youtu.be/BgyJGk3mLRY What is the National Electrical Code? Did you know that as of 2020, there have been 16 revisions...
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12 Winter Holiday Safety Tips

Tis the season – to celebrate safely! This isn’t just the time of year that we eat more than usual, it’s also the time when...
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Holiday Safety Tip 12: Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Prevent Electrical Fires

Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 12) The best gift for your family is to upgrade to Arc-Fault...
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Look Listen Learn

Fire Prevention Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere. The National Fire Protection Association states that 4 out of 5 U.S. fire deaths...
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ESFI 2018 Fire Safety Toolkit

Download Instructions This slide presentation was designed for educators from Community Action Agencies to present basic home fire safety information to older adults who live...
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