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Are there special codes I must adhere to when installing electrical outside?

Outdoor Wiring Codes

Due to the moisture and extreme weather a wire may encounter outdoors, there are special regulations that everyone must adhere to when installing wires. These regulatory codes are created to protect citizens and public property from damage and liability.Outdoor installation codes are placed locally, so they can differ depending on where you live. For more information, you may want to speak someone in the electrical department of your local hardware store. If they don't know, a professional electrician will. In some areas, you may be required to either have an electrician do the work or at least inspect it when you are finished.

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