In health care facilities, receptacles with insulated grounding terminals, as described in 250.146(D) shall be permitted in a patient care vicinity.
a) True
b) False
See answer and applicable Code reference
The correct answer is: b) False
The provisions of Art. 517 apply to construction criteria in health care facilities that provide services to human beings. Part II of this Article covers wiring and protection requirements. As per Sec. 517.16, "An isolated ground receptacle shall not be installed within a patient care vicinity."
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