Planning and installing electrical wiring involves many factors - the most important being the safety factor. Short circuits resulting from inadequate and improperly installed wiring are a common cause of fires. The National Electrical Code sets minimum standards for acceptable wiring. It includes rules for the installation and construction of electrical appliances to eliminate fire hazards. The code also includes rules concerning wiring methods, kinds of wire that may be used, and how to route wiring through a new home.

The details of a wiring system help determine the amount of electrical power that will be needed. In the Pocono Mountains, 200 AMP service is standard for new home construction.

When building a new log home, the following are examples of electrical work to consider - smoke detectors, security lights, light sensors, electronics, phone jacks, cable hook ups, intercom system, attic & ceiling fans, recessed lighting, outdoor deck and landscape lighting, security alarms, and heat lamps.