Tamper-Resistant Receptacles

Rules for installing tamper-resistant receptacles in guest rooms and guest suites
June 2, 2014

Nonlocking type 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles in _____ must be listed as tamper resistant.

a) restaurants
b) guest rooms and guest suites
c) office buildings
d) b and c

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: b) guest rooms and guest suites

Section 406.13 of the 2011 Edition of the NEC states, "All nonlocking-type, 125V, 15A and 20A receptacles located in guest rooms and guest suites shall be listed tamper-resistant receptacles."

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