Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: cowboyjwc, Location: Simi Valley, CA
Asked on: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 12:39 pm EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:06 am EDT
Question: Sorry guys I know this might be a pretty basic question but now that we are now just adopting the 2008, I have to ask.Are tamper resistant receptacles required everywhere in residential, including above counter tops and garage door openers? I do not see any exceptions.Thanks
Yes, tamper-resistant receptacles (TRRs) are required everywhere in residential occupancies, including above counter tops and garage door openers, with no exceptions.
The 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) requires TRRs in all 120-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in all dwelling units and guest rooms in hotels and motels, with no exclusions. This includes all receptacles above counter tops and garage door openers.The purpose of TRRs is to reduce the risk of electrical shock and electrocution, particularly among children. TRRs have a built-in shutter mechanism that prevents foreign objects from being inserted into the receptacle slots, unless a two-prong plug or a three-prong plug with a grounding pin is inserted. Flag for review