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[[File:ElectricWireGrounded.jpg|thumb|upright|Colour-coded wires in a flexible plastic [[electrical conduit]] found commonly in modern European houses]]
 
In a typical [[electrical code]], some colour-coding of wires is mandatory. Many local rules and exceptions exist per country, state, or region.<ref>{{cite web |title=National Electrical Code |url=https://www.nema.org/Technical/FieldReps/Pages/National-Electrical-Code.aspx |publisher=National Electrical Manufacturers Association |access-date=4 January 2016}}</ref> Older installations vary in colour codes, and colours may fade with insulation exposure to heat, light, and aging.
 
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