Receptacles sticking out from cover a code?

[Eddy Current]

Ive heard that there is a code that says receptacles are supposed to stick out from the cover plate a certain amount does anybody know where this is at in the code book?

 

[acrwc10]

Nowhere in the NEC.

 

[Eddy Current]

The person that told me this is studying for the NCCER test and said it was in there study guide.

 

[LarryFine]

I remember flush with plastic plates and protruding with metal for some reason.

 

[chris kennedy]

I remember flush with plastic plates and protruding with metal for some reason.

Probably because of this;

406.4(D) Position of Receptacle Faces. After installation, receptacle faces shall be flush with or project from faceplates of insulating material and shall project a minimum of 0.4 mm (0.015 in.) from metal faceplates.

Exception: Listed kits or assemblies encompassing receptacles and nonmetallic faceplates that cover the receptacle face, where the plate cannot be installed on any other receptacle, shall be permitted.

 

[LarryFine]

Probably because of this;

That'll do it.

 

[jaylectricity]

So in both cases they can stick out, and in the case of the metal plate it is required to stick out.

Why is that, anyway?

 

[hurk27]

Why is that, anyway?

So they have a reason to put things like "workmanship" in the NEC even when it's not enforceable:roll:

 

[LarryFine]

Why is that, anyway?

Obviously, to minimize sparks.