Receptacles
Single Receptacle (Duplex)
Standard 120V 15/20A duplex receptacle outlet
ANSI Y32.2
GFCI Receptacle
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacle (kitchen, bath, outdoor)
NEC Article 210.8
AFCI Receptacle
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacle (bedrooms, living areas)
NEC Article 210.12
Weatherproof Receptacle
Outdoor weather-resistant receptacle with in-use cover
NEC Article 406.9
Switches
Single Pole Switch
Standard single pole light switch
ANSI Y32.2
Three-Way Switch
Three-way switch (equivalent to UK two-way)
ANSI Y32.2
Four-Way Switch
Four-way switch (equivalent to UK intermediate)
ANSI Y32.2
Dimmer Switch
Variable dimmer switch
ANSI Y32.2
Lighting
Ceiling Light Point
General luminaire / ceiling light outlet point
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Wall Light
Wall-mounted luminaire point
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Fluorescent Luminaire
Strip/fluorescent light fitting
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Emergency Luminaire
Emergency lighting point (maintained or non-maintained)
BS 5266 / IEC 60617
Downlight / Spotlight
Recessed ceiling downlight or spotlight
BS 7671 / IEC 60617
Wiring
Junction Box
Cable junction or connection point
BS 7671
Earth / Ground
Protective earth connection point
IEC 60617
Safety Devices
Smoke Detector
Mains-wired smoke alarm point
BS 5839-6
Heat Detector
Mains-wired heat alarm point
BS 5839-6
CO Detector
Carbon monoxide alarm point
BS EN 50291
Extractor Fan
Mechanical ventilation extract point
BS 7671
Distribution
Electrical Panel / Load Center
Main breaker panel or sub-panel
NEC Article 408
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