Tamper resistant outlets

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that receptacles mounted outdoors but with at least 5' of overhang didnt need bubble covers (like on a porch), but those mounted directly to the side of the house or with less than 5' protection did need bubble covers.

My point is that there is no written rule for a 5' overhang exception. As Dave pointed out, 406.9 has allowances for a protected area, but there is no specific distance or such. Your AHJ may be using 5' as a guide, but such is not an adopted rule for VA.

 

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So no need to require cover on boxes either?


The numbers were huge, if I recall something like 7,000+ emergency room visits a year due to shocks from outlets.

Now I am always suspect of numbers and studies, always wondering who funded them and what the goal was but if I was on a CMP of an electrical safety code it would be tough to justify not doing something.

I really don't see this code change as a money generator for the manufacturers. Now if the code change required electronics and motorized shutters then they could make some money.

What good is a TR receptacle when a non TR extension cord is plugged into it?

 

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What good is a TR receptacle when a non TR extension cord is plugged into it?

I don't know if that is a good argument- anything can be circumvented but a lot of ext cords come with tamper resistant guards nowadays, plus any hazard w/ ext cords can be easily gotten rid of by unplugging them, whereas receptacles are permanent fixtures and present a constant risk.