Branch Circuit

Related terms

• Dedicated Circuit

  A circuit serving one appliance only (e.g., range, dryer, microwave, EV charger). Required by code for many large or motor loads.

• Building Drain / Sewer Lateral

  The main drain leaving the house to the city sewer or septic. Aging clay/cast laterals are a major hidden-cost risk in older homes.

• Box Fill

  The NEC limit on how many conductors/devices fit in an electrical box. Overfilled boxes overheat and are a common inspection failure.

• Camera / Scope Inspection

  Running a camera down the sewer lateral to find breaks, bellies, or root intrusion before they become an emergency — wise before a major…

• Bonding (Pools/Gas/Water)

  Tying metallic systems together so they can't carry a dangerous voltage difference. Specific bonding is required for gas piping, water li…

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) Risk

  Colorless toxic gas from incomplete combustion. Cracked exchangers, backdrafting, and bad venting cause it — driving CO-alarm and venting…

• Boiler

  A heating appliance that heats water for radiators, baseboard, or radiant floors (hydronic heat) rather than blowing warm air.

• Cast Iron Drain

  Older quiet but corrodible drain piping. Deteriorated cast iron under slabs/in stacks is a common reason for invasive plumbing work.