
Overland Park Adopts the 2023 NEC: What GCs and Electrical Contractors Need to Know
Overland Park moved from the 2017 to the 2023 NEC under Ordinance BC-3499. What changed for permits, inspections and bids in OP.
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Overland Park moved from the 2017 to the 2023 NEC under Ordinance BC-3499. What changed for permits, inspections and bids in OP.

AI and robots are changing electrical construction. See what they can do today, where they still fall short, and what it means for crews and customers.

A nearby lightning strike or transformer failure can send damaging electrical disturbances through a neighborhood. Learn what to do before, during, and after the event.

Whole-house surge protection can reduce damage from transient voltage surges. Learn how it works, why layered protection matters, and what an SPD cannot promise.

Planning home EV charging in Kansas City? Start with the electrical capacity, the equipment instructions, and the permits required for your project.

A switched receptacle may have one switched half and one continuously powered half. Learn why its circuit arrangement must be identified before any wiring is changed.

Practical winter reminders for space heaters, outdoor extension cords, and carbon monoxide alarms—with the right distinction between outdoor and cold-temperature ratings.

Good electrical work starts with understanding the problem, explaining the scope, and communicating clearly from the first conversation through closeout.

XDS Electric's Missouri electrical contractor license is an important milestone in serving Kansas City-area customers. Here is what customers should know about licensing and project requirements.