How do you prevent an AC short circuit?

How do you prevent an AC short circuit? 

A short circuit is an electrical circuit. Which allows current to travel along an unintended path with no or veritably little electrical impedance. As a result, inordinate current overflows in the circuit. It can beget serious damage, fire and indeed small scale explosions. In fact, short circuits are one of the leading causes of structural firesworldwide. However, it was most likely caused by a short circuit, If you have ever noticed a spark in your electrical panel. 

Short circuit causes shock and fire hazard. Fortunately, there are colorful means to cover against these hazards in your home's wiring system. Circuit combers or fuses use an internal system of springs or compressed air to descry changes in electric current. They're designed to break the circuit connection.

There are numerous factors that can beget a short circuit. Then are some of the most common reasons. 

 1. The cables are exposed to water or any other liquid. 2. Faulty sequestration or loose connections can affect in the live and neutral cables coming into contact with each other. 

 3. Nail and screw perforations that damage the line covering. 

 4. Abnormal figure- up of electrical currents in your home's electrical wiring system. 

5. Common pests like rats, mice and squirrels bite on cables.