10 Shocking Wiring Dangers That Could Set Your Home on Fire!

2. Uncovered Junction Boxes

What It Means: A junction box contains the splices where wires are connected. If left uncovered, there's a risk of accidentally damaging the wires or receiving an electrical shock.

Code Violation? Yes.

Danger Level: Minimal, as long as the wires are not accessible.

Solution: For just a few cents, purchase a new cover and securely install it using the screws provided.