The NEC makes suggestions about how to wire a house that will be occupied by handicapped persons.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It depends on the house size
• D. Only for commercial buildings

Answer: (A)

The NEC’s focus is safety, but it also addresses how a dwelling can be used by people with disabilities. It includes provisions that make electrical systems in homes easier and safer to operate for handicapped occupants—things like placing switches and receptacles in reachable locations and ensuring enough space around equipment for accessibility. These guidelines apply to residential buildings as well as commercial ones, and they aren’t limited by the size of the house. So, it’s true that the NEC makes, or at least supports, considerations for wiring a house intended for handicapped use.