Are half-hot plugs counted towards code required plugs

[joecalvin]

Guys, I have had some people tell that half-hot plugs can be counted towards code required outlets in a room and some people tell me that they do not qualify as a code required plug. which is it?
Thanks
Joe

 

[480sparky]

A half-hot duplex is acceptable. If both receps on a duplex are on a switch, it's not.

 

[joecalvin]

A half-hot duplex is acceptable. If both receps on a duplex are on a switch, it's not.

Thank you

 

[infinity]

The key words are 1/2 hot. As long as one of the two receptacles on the duplex is constantly hot it counts towards the 6'/12' wall spacing rule. Just for clarity try to avoid using the word plug to describe a receptacle.

 

[James L]

In our part of the country, we call them half switched instead of half hot

 

[Knuckle Dragger]

In our part of the country, we call them half switched instead of half hot

Some electricians look at the receptacle and say it's "half switched" some look at it and say "half hot".... who is right?
Apologies I couldn't help myself.

 

[LarryFine]

Some electricians look at the receptacle and say it's "half switched" some look at it and say "half hot".... who is right?
Apologies I couldn't help myself.

Neither. It's split-wired.