weather resistant receptacle

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If i use a in use cover for outside receptcial must i use a weather resistant receptcial ? 2011 code.
 
Under the 2011 Code in 406.9 if both wet & damp locations 15 and 20 amp 125 & 250 receptacles must be type "WR"
 
2011 NEC:
406.9(B) Wet Locations.
(1) 15- and 20-Ampere Receptacles in a Wet Location. 15- and 20-ampere, 125- and 250-volt receptacles installed in
a wet location shall have an enclosure that is weatherproof whether or not the attachment plug cap is inserted. For other
than one- or two-family dwellings, an outlet box hood installed for this purpose shall be listed, and where installed on
an enclosure supported from grade as described in 314.23(B) or as described in 314.23(F) shall be identified as “extra-duty.”
All 15- and 20-ampere, 125- and 250-volt nonlocking-type receptacles shall be listed weather-resistant type.
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SO if the outdoor receptacles is installed at a one family dwelling the WR receptacle is not needed ?
 
domnic said:
SO if the outdoor receptacles is installed at a one family dwelling the WR receptacle is not needed ?
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That section is talking about both the cover AND receptacle. Be careful not to confuse between the two.

Where it mentions "other than one- or two-family dwellings" that's talking about the cover, not the receptacle.

Keep reading and it says all receptacles have to be WR type.
 
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