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[al hildenbrand]

Brother,

There is a context for 210.52 that, in my opinion, can't be ignored. In addition to Chapter, Article and Section, there is "Part". The term "Part" comes from the NEC Style Manual and is explained there.

The NEC Style Manual says:

2.1.4 Parts. If an article is sufficiently large, it shall be permitted to be subdivided into parts that correspond to logical groupings of information.

210.52 is in Part III of Chapter 2, that is:

2008 NEC
Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection
Article 210 Branch Circuits
Part III. Required Outlets

The "logical grouping" that 210.52 is under is Required Outlets.

I think this is where the words from 406.11, that is, "areas specified" is taken to mean "required outlets". I am understanding that "areas" as stated in 406.11 is not a stand alone term, but rather "areas specified" is a two word term.

The areas specified in 210.52 are the areas where outlets are required, and to be counted as the required outlet, the outlet has to be below 5?', not in a lamp or appliance, not in a cabinet or cupboard and not a lighting outlet (210.70(A)(1) Ex No. 1).

210.52 is not a simple list of areas.

To be a "specified area" in 210.52, IMO, a required outlet has to be present.

The area beside the required outlet, the area that can't have a required outlet, is not a specified area.

 

[al hildenbrand]

Brother,

The IAEI (International Association of Electrical Inspectors) offers the following, with respect to 406.11, on page 227 of the Analysis of Changes 2008-NEC:

Analysis of Changes 2008-NEC

406.11 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles in Dwelling Units.

Summary of Change
Section 406.11 was added to provide a requirment that all 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles required under 210.52 be listed as tamper-resistant.

 

[al hildenbrand]

So you think it will be okay to not use TR receptacles as long as they are controlled by a wall switch?

Wirebender,

In summary, this gets to the heart of the matter. There are two answers. NEC and job site.

The NEC answer: Yes. A receptacle or receptacles used as a lighting outlet under 210.70(A)(1) Exception No. 1 cannot be counted as a required outlet specified in 210.52 {See 210.52(2)} therefore, such a receptacle falls outside of 406.11.

The job site answer: Yes, its OK to not use a TR receptacle in a lighting outlet, but when the receptacle is within easy reach of a toddler, whether children are living in the dwelling or not, I'll happily install the TR version just to side step potential struggle with non-electrical inspectors and insurance people.

I'm not going to worry about receptacles that are part of an appliance or a luminaire. And I'm not going to worry about the receptacles above 5.5 feet, inside cabinets and cupboard, and for equipment not specified in 210.52. I'll use whatever is convenient. The job specifications, principle owners, and others are a part of what determines what is "convenient".