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NEC Electrical Code Checklists
Download professional, printable PDF checklists of residential electrical code requirements. Choose a complete checklist, filter by category, or get a room-specific guide for your next home project.
Complete NEC Residential Checklist
All 104 topics across 13 categories
The most comprehensive residential electrical code checklist available. Covers every topic in our knowledge center — from outlet protection and panel requirements to kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor electrical safety. Perfect for whole-home inspections.
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Get a focused checklist for a specific area of electrical safety
Outlet & Circuit Protection
8 checklist items
Understanding GFCI, AFCI, and other protective devices that keep your home safe.
Panel & Service
10 checklist items
Electrical panel requirements, clearances, and service sizing for residential homes.
Wiring & Circuits
2 checklist items
Grounding, bonding, outlet spacing, and circuit requirements for safe residential wiring.
Room-Specific Requirements
2 checklist items
Electrical safety rules specific to kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas of the home.
Special Equipment
2 checklist items
Electrical requirements for EV chargers, generators, and other specialized home equipment.
Outlets & Receptacles
10 checklist items
Outlet placement, spacing, tamper-resistant requirements, and dedicated circuits for residential homes.
Lighting & Switches
10 checklist items
Lighting circuit requirements, switch wiring, and safety rules for residential lighting installations.
Kitchen Electrical
10 checklist items
Dedicated circuits, GFCI protection, and appliance electrical requirements for kitchens.
Bathroom Electrical
10 checklist items
GFCI requirements, exhaust fan wiring, and electrical safety for bathroom installations.
Garage & Outdoor
10 checklist items
Electrical requirements for garages, basements, outdoor areas, and detached structures.
Grounding & Protection
10 checklist items
Grounding electrode systems, bonding requirements, and fault protection for residential electrical systems.
Modern Systems
10 checklist items
EV chargers, generators, solar panels, battery backup, and smart home electrical requirements.
General Code Knowledge
10 checklist items
Understanding electrical codes, permits, inspections, and why they exist to protect homeowners.
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Get a room-specific checklist for your next project or inspection
Kitchen
17 items
The kitchen is one of the most electrically demanding rooms in your home, requiring dedicated circuits, GFCI protection, and careful outlet placement.
Bathroom
15 items
Bathrooms require strict electrical safety measures due to the presence of water, including GFCI protection on all outlets and specific circuit requirements.
Bedroom
13 items
Bedrooms require AFCI protection on all circuits and proper outlet spacing to ensure safety while you sleep.
Living Room
15 items
Living rooms need adequate outlet spacing, AFCI protection, and circuits that can handle entertainment systems and lighting.
Garage
15 items
Garages require GFCI protection on all outlets, dedicated circuits for tools and vehicles, and proper lighting for safety.
Basement
15 items
Basements have unique electrical requirements including GFCI protection in unfinished areas, proper lighting, and considerations for moisture.
Outdoor / Patio
13 items
Outdoor electrical installations must withstand weather exposure and require weather-resistant outlets, GFCI protection, and proper grounding.
Laundry Room
11 items
Laundry rooms need dedicated circuits for washers and dryers, GFCI protection near water sources, and proper outlet placement.
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