tamper resistant receptacles

[domnic]

In a new single family dwelling must all 120 v receptacles be tamper resistant. (2011 code)

 

[480sparky]

No .

 

[infinity]

Not all but most. From the 2011 NEC:

406.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles in Dwelling Units.
In all areas specified in 210.52, all nonlocking-type
125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles shall be listed
tamper-resistant receptacles.
Exception: Receptacles in the following locations shall
not be required to be tamper-resistant:
(1) Receptacles located more than 1.7 m (5 1 ⁄ 2 ft) above the
floor.
(2) Receptacles that are part of a luminaire or appliance.
(3) A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two ap-
pliances located within dedicated space for each appli-
ance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one
place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected
in accordance with 400.7(A)(6), (A)(7), or (A)(8).
(4) Nongrounding receptacles used for replacements as
permitted in 406.4(D)(2)(a).

 

[Coppersmith]

I see no need to differentiate. Make them all TR. Those are the only kind I carry on my truck.

 

[domnic]

TR

TR

I see no need to differentiate. Make them all TR. Those are the only kind I carry on my truck.

If I replace a non TR must I use a TR receptacle. other than 406.12

 

[infinity]

If I replace a non TR must I use a TR receptacle. other than 406.12

If the replacement is in a location that would otherwise require TR in a new installation then the replacement must be TR.

 

[ptonsparky]

We had a customer take a screw driver to the TR GFCI and attempted to break the gates out. We sold him a WR GFCI in its place and a different brand. TR wasn’t required. One mfg seems to be more difficult than another.

Normally all we have are TR.

 

[MAC702]

406.12(3) A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one place to another...

Of course, the one time a TR isn't a PITA to use is when something STAYS plugged in...

I see no need to differentiate. Make them all TR. Those are the only kind I carry on my truck.

I have too much empathy for my adult clients.

 

[romex jockey]

I see no need to differentiate. Make them all TR. Those are the only kind I carry on my truck.

same here, life is easier

If I replace a non TR must I use a TR receptacle. other than 406.12

only this.....which is was glad to see ('17)

(5) Tamper-Resistant Receptacles. Listed tamper-resistant
receptacles shall be provided where replacements are made at
receptacle outlets that are required to be tamper-resistant else‐
where in this Code, except where a non-grounding receptacle is
replaced with another non-grounding receptacle.

~RJ~

 

[Coppersmith]

We sold him a WR GFCI in its place and a different brand.

All the WR GFCI's I have on my truck are also TR.

 

[ptonsparky]

All the WR GFCI's I have on my truck are also TR.

As are most of ours.