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Electricity is a major cause of home fires. As each year goes by, Americans continue to use more energy in their homes. At the same time, the electrical systems in many existing homes have become outdated, and are unable to handle the demands of today’s electrical appliances and devices.
 
The statistics are staggering.  According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), electrical failures or malfunctions were factors in an estimated 46,500 home fires in 2010.  These fires caused 420 deaths, 1,520 injuries, and $1.5 billion in property damage.  And fire is not the only danger. Thousands of children and adults are critically injured and electrocuted annually from electrical hazards in their own homes.
 
But now, new technology such as arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) and tamper resistant receptacles (TRRs) are preventing tragedy before it ever occurs. In fact, these devices have proven so effective that the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) significantly increased requirements for AFCI and TRR protection in all new homes.
 
Incorporating recent advances in technology into your home can help reduce the risk of fires and electrocutions. 

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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
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Since the 1970s, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) have saved thousands of lives and have helped cut the number of home electrocutions in half. Read More

AFCI Virtual Demonstration
AFCI Virtual Demonstration
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Each year in the United States, arcing faults are responsible for starting more than 30,000 home fires. These fires kill and injure hundreds of people, and cause over $750 million in property damage.... Read More

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