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• Utility provider account/setup

• Service drop or lateral (overhead or underground line from utility)

• Meter base and meter (utility company typically provides the meter)

• Main service panel (breaker box)

• Exterior disconnect (now required by 2025 code for emergency shutoff)2

• Grounding system (ground rods, bonding to water pipes/structural steel)12

• Circuit breakers (including AFCI and GFCI as required by code for fire and shock protection)15

• Surge protector (whole-home recommended)

• Load center/subpanels (for larger homes or outbuildings)

• Proper labeling of all circuits3

• Wiring (Romex/NM cable, conduit as needed)

• Electrical boxes (junction, switch, outlet, fixture)

• Outlets (tamper-resistant, GFCI for kitchens/baths/garages/outdoors)

• Light switches (single-pole, three-way, dimmers)

• Lighting fixtures (LED recommended for efficiency)

• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (hardwired with battery backup)

• Cable clamps, wire nuts, connectors, and electrical tape3

• Dedicated circuits for major appliances (HVAC, oven, dryer, water heater)

• EV charging circuit (required in new homes by 2025 code)12

• Smart home readiness (structured wiring, smart breakers, automation panels)15

• Renewable energy integration (solar-ready wiring, inverter connection points)12

• Standby generator transfer switch (if backup power is desired)2

• Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) in living areas, bedrooms, and now more locations per 2025 code15

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) in wet or damp locations15

• Proper grounding and bonding (per updated NEC guidelines)1

• Electrical inspection and permitting (required at multiple stages)78

• Labeling and documentation of all work3

• Voltage tester

• Wire strippers

• Screwdrivers

• Fish tape

• Multimeter

• Drill and bits

• Ladder

• Safety gear (gloves, goggles, insulated tools)3

• LED lighting throughout

• Energy-efficient appliances

• Smart thermostats and load management

• Provision for future upgrades (empty conduit, extra panel space)156

• Hire a licensed electrician for main service, panel, and code-required work356

• Schedule inspections at rough-in and final stages78

• Exterior disconnects now mandatory for all new homes2

• Expanded use of AFCI and GFCI protection15

• Required circuits for EV charging and smart home features125

• Renewable energy integration and enhanced grounding/bonding practices

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