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“TR” mold mark
provides quick
visual confirmation
of tamper resistance
when installed.
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The 2011 National Electrical Code has been updated to ensure
proper receptacle safety in Dwelling Units, Guest Suites, and
Child Care facilities.
Code compliant protection
from electrical injury
2011 NEC
®
Requirements
for Receptacles
“WR” identifier
quickly indicates
during inspections
that a weather
resistant device
has been installed.
Both the “TR” mold
mark and “WR”
identifier are clearly
visible in the finished
installation, indicating
double-layer protection
for maximum safety.
Tamper Resistant
Weather Resistant
Tamper & Weather Resistant
2011 NEC
®
Receptacle Requirements
406.12 Tamper Resistant Receptacles in
Dwelling Units
All non-locking type 15A and 20A, 125V
receptacles in a dwelling unit (210.52)
must be Listed as Tamper Resistant,
excluding the following locations:
• Receptacles located more than 5 ½ ft
above the floor
• Receptacles that are part of a luminaire
or appliance
• Receptacles located within dedicated
space for an appliance that in normal use
isn’t easily moved
• Non-grounding receptacles used for
replacements as permitted in
406.4(D)(2)(a)
406.13 Tamper Resistant Receptacles in
Guest Rooms and Guest Suites
All non-locking type 15A and 20A, 125V
receptacles in guest rooms and guest
suites must be Listed as Tamper
Resistant.
406.14 Tamper Resistant Receptacles in
Child Care Facilities
All non-locking type 15A and 20A, 125V
receptacles in child care facilities (406.2)
must be Listed as Tamper Resistant.
406.9 Weather Resistant Receptacles
All 125 and 250 volt, 15 and 20 ampere
non-locking receptacles shall be Listed
as weather resistant type in damp and
wet locations.
• Weather protective covers alone do not
guarantee protection against potential
exposure; in damp and wet locations
weather resistant receptacles in weather
protective covers must be used.
• Outdoor weather resistant receptacles
must provide resistance to temperature
extremes, excessive ultraviolet light and
the effects of aging.
• UL Listed devices must have a “WR”
marking clearly visible when installed.
Each year,
more than
2,400
children are
injured by
inserting
foreign
objects into
receptacles.
According to a
10-year study of
National Electronic
Injury Surveillance
System (NEISS)
data.