If you’ve ever tripped over a snaking extension cord running across your living room, you might want to pay attention. North Carolina fire officials are ringing alarm bells about a household habit that most of us consider harmless—but it’s now officially a code violation.
That little cord stretching from your wall to your couch-side lamp or entertainment center? It could be putting your home, your electronics, and your family at serious risk. And while it might seem like just another mundane safety rule, the story behind this crackdown is more surprising—and more urgent—than you might expect.
