<p class="has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background"><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong></p> Electrical wiring, or circuitry is the basis for anything that uses electricity. Some wiring, such as simple circuit on a torch, is very simple. Others, like electrical wiring on a modern aircraft is complex. Electrical wiring can be carried out in buildings, vehicles, machine plants, appliances and equipment. In this chapter, we will be considering electrical installation in houses.  <pre class="wp-block-preformatted has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color"> <strong>Meaning of Electrical Wiring </strong>Electrical wiring is an electrical installation of cabling and associated devices such as switches, distribution boards, sockets, and light fittings in a structure. Wiring is a subject to safety standards for design and installation. Electrical wiring is an arrangement whereby electrical loads are connected to the mains supply. A good wiring protects the user from electric shock and prevents fire outbreak. <div class="sign-up-notice-after-excerpt-two" style="background-color:powderblue;"> You are viewing an excerpt of this lesson. Subscribing to the subject will give you access to the following: <ul> <li>The complete lesson note and evaluation questions for this topic</li> <li>The complete lessons for the subject and class (First Term, Second Term & Third Term)</li> <li>Media-rich, interactive and gamified content</li> <li>End-of-lesson objective questions with detailed explanations to force mastery of content</li> <li>Simulated termly preparatory exams</li> <li>Discussion boards on all lessons and subjects</li> <li>Guaranteed learning</li> <li>Win great prizes for topping the <a href="https://www.primacyebooks.com">Primacy Ebooks</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="sensei-message info"></div>