10 Construction Code Violations Your Home May Have Too

LACK OF GFCIS

Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) work like ordinary outlets, but with one big bonus: If the GFCI senses an unnatural surge of electricity—something that’s often caused by moisture—it will immediately shut off the electric current.

Because GFCIs prevent electric shock, many building codes require them in rooms that are subject to moisture, such as bathrooms, garages, laundry rooms, and kitchens.

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