Tamper resistant electrical receptacles - NFPA
Tamper-resistant (TR) receptacles were first required within the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). TR receptacles function electrically like a standard receptacle but adds a built-in safety mechanism that helps prevent electricity from energizing anything that is stuck into the receptacle that shouldn’t be.
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2014年1月30日 · why we always put tamper resistant outlets Why: because the mfg of TR outlets run the NEC boards. Recently wired an 800 sq ft outbuilding behind the house for a relative for a woodshop. Table saw, drill press, snader, planer, etc....lots of power tools, kinda dumb to think there would be kids crawling around on the floor there with no supervision?
Tamper Resistant Receptacles in Education Facilities
The 2017 code 406.12(4) reads that tamper resistant receptacles are required in Preschool and Elementary Education Facilities. The 2020 code 406.12(4) reads required in Preschool and Education Facilities. Does 2020 require tamper resistant in ALL education facilities from Preschool thru College thru Post-Grad. That is what it says. Tom
Tamper Resistant Receptacles in offices | Information by Electrical ...
2017年2月23日 · Not quite everywhere. 406.12TR Receptacles Dwelling units in all areas specified in 210.52 and 550.13 ...
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2009年8月6日 · Tamper Resistant Outlets. Thread starter chris500; Start date Aug 6, 2009; Status Not open for further ...
Tamper proof outlets - Testing with with probes | Information by ...
2014年9月8日 · Hi do any of you have a particular method of sticking probes into a tamper proof outlet. These ones on a job recently I could not insert my test probe. I tried all sorts of ways. I just wound up leaving the plug tester partially out and use the exposed prongs.
GFCI vs Tamper Resistant Receptacles | Information by Electrical ...
2004年4月21日 · Re: GFCI vs Tamper Resistant Receptacles Yeah, we put them in public spaces also. You would be suprised how many parents will let their 3 year old run wild and unsupervised in waiting rooms and corridors. You would think some manufacturer would catch on and make a Tamper resistant GFCI receptacle. I believe the GFCI breakers are somewhat expensive.
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2008年6月6日 · Tamper-resistant outlets. Thread starter jeff48356; Start date Jun 6, 2008; Status Not open for further ...
Where are Tamper Resistant Receptacles Required (Via PM)
2009年5月14日 · The 2008 code book in my opinion is unclear where they require tamper resistant plugs. They list areas for tamper resistant plugs 210.52 - kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, sunroom, bedroom, recreation room, or similar room or areas of dwelling units. I took a CEU that listed the attic and garage as areas ...
Tamper Resistant Outlets in an Elementary School
2021年1月16日 · To me this means every outlet installed within the walls of the school (except those that fall under the allowable exceptions) are required to be tamper resistant even though there are many areas where students will not be located like the administration area. But going 'strictly by the book' this is how it is written.