Recep in mantle

[aftershock]

What code article prohibits a recep installed face up in a mantle?
We did it all the time in Memphis and I never really thought about it.

 

[chris kennedy]

406.4 Receptacle Mounting.

(E) Receptacles in Countertops and Similar Work Surfaces in Dwelling Units. Receptacles shall not be installed in a face-up position in countertops or similar work surfaces.

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[aftershock]

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Would a mantle be considered a similar work surface?

 

[chris kennedy]

Would a mantle be considered a similar work surface?

How would I know? We don't install fire places and mantles here in Miami. Just giving you the only face up reference I know of.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Receptacles are fine face up in a mantle.

 

[Mule]

Simular work surface......Santa Clause might spill his glass of milk in it after eating his cookies......

 

[LarryFine]

Would a mantle be considered a similar work surface?

Not in my neighborhood.

 

[George Stolz]

I don't see how. What kind of work are people doing on mantles?

I agree with Chris, that's the only one I can think of.

 

[walkerj]

IMSO, an outlet in the mantle is better than an extension cord draped in front of a fire.

Why not install it on the wall directly above the mantle.
I'm sure the HO will find something to put in front of it

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

Can we assume you found and inspector that wants to stir some s--- ? I agree with the others. Not saying nothing could ever run into it but unless you can come with some kinda work done on it i think its good to go. Inspectors must site number and in this case they would look stupid.

 

[e57]

I don't see it as a great idea to put them there facing up - but no restriction about it - experience would say no - as I have found many no matter where they were, facing up - filled with dust bunnies. (And other detritus.)

 

[infinity]

Face up in the mantle is fine.

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

Is danger if it redneck country cause beer can might get knocked over.

 

[steelersman]

This is extremely dangerous, as dust can accumulate inside of the prongs and create a fire hazard. Install a weatherproof cover and it will be ok.

 

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[480sparky]

This is extremely dangerous, as dust can accumulate inside of the prongs and create a fire hazard.....

How? Isn't it supposed to be TR now?

 

[brother]

so long as the outlets are not '2 faced' then you are ok.

 

[steelersman]

How? Isn't it supposed to be TR now?

I was joking, but for the sake of arguing my joke one could say that while it's true that TR is the new thing what about all of the old existing ones that aren't TR?

 

[e57]

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