Animal Hospital Waiting Room
- Thread starter NTesla76
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- Lockport, IL
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- Semi-Retired Electrical Engineer
As I read 406.12(5), I would say yes.
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- Illinois
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- retired electrician
I don't agree that an animal hospital is covered by the language in 406.12(5). Maybe it should be, but the terms used are for the treatment of humans and not animals.
- Location
- Lockport, IL
- Occupation
- Semi-Retired Electrical Engineer
I understand your point, Don. But the rule does mention waiting rooms, and the concern would be for the young kids who are waiting. Would I win a debate over this question? Probably not. Is it worth the extra costs (of which I have no idea) for an extra level of safety? I think so (taking note that it is not my money).
I agree it doesn't specifically say animal clinics, however, the idea is safety for younger children and those who don't know any better. The electrical contractor and I had the discussion and it could have went either way. They changed the receptacles to TR as it was only 2 of them. This section could use some clarity.
- Location
- Bremerton, Washington
- Occupation
- Master Electrician
Our humane society has a lot of families visiting for adoption, last year they had over 4,000 animals adopted. TR would be a reasonable requirement, a public input would likely be accepted as a future code change
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