duplex receptical direction

[smoke stack lightning]

To settle a friendly dispute, is there a secection in the code that states weather or not a typical 120V 20A duplex outlet needs to be oriented with the ground prong pointing up? Or is it case by case with the ahj. thanks..

 

[480sparky]

To settle a friendly dispute, is there a secection in the code that states weather or not a typical 120V 20A duplex outlet needs to be oriented with the ground prong pointing up? Or is it case by case with the ahj. thanks..

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[peter d]

To get around this problem, I only install 2-wire receptacles.

 

[George Stolz]

Check out the FAQ thread.