Material Selection and Installation Guidelines of Wiring Devices

Abstract

The wiring devices are defined as single discrete units of electrical distribution systems which are intended to carry but not utilize electrical energy. If device and wire connections are done poorly during the finishing process, it can create a very real safety hazard. Highresistance faults from poor wire connections in switch, light, and receptacle boxes are the most likely areas for fire hazards, so proper wiring skill and technique at this stage are imperative. Responsibility for people’s safety should be an electrician’s number one priority in all work performed. The major activities of an electrician are to wire a switch, light, and receptacle using wiring diagram. While doing the above, an electrician supposed to correctly strip plastic-sheathed cable and insulate wire inside a device box by making appropriate pigtails. Also to properly ground a device box and the device within it. And finally making proper hooks for terminal connections. Overall an electrical worker should understand the safety concerns around proper wiring methods regarding short circuits, shock hazards, and high-resistance faults inside device boxes. This paper deals with the proper material selection and installation guidelines to be followed for wiring devices used in electrical installations considering local and international standards with industry best practices.