What’s Wrong Here? Hint: Which Way is Up?
Hint: Which way is up?
Whoever installed the cover for this receptacle did not know which way was up. The cover is upside down! Look closely and you may see the pry-outs where cords are meant to pass through positioned on the top instead of the bottom. That may be a clue as to why the flip-up part of the cover is missing too. Installing listed or labeled equipment contrary to what the instructions indicate is a violation of Sec. 110.3(B). Section 406.9(B) requires this 15A, 125V GFCI receptacle to be installed in an enclosure that is weatherproof whether or not an attachment plug is inserted. “Extra-duty” type outlet box hoods are the required type of hood to be used here. Other listed weatherproof enclosures not utilizing outlet box hoods are also permitted. This GFCI receptacle is required by Sec. 406.9(B) to be listed and identified as a weather-resistant (WR) type.
About the Author
Russ LeBlancRuss LeBlanc
Owner
Russ started in the electrical trade as an apprentice in 1985. He worked his way up to become a Journeyman Electrician and then eventually became a Master Electrician and Licensed Construction Supervisor. In 1999 Russ become an Electrical Instructor for The Peterson School of Engineering in Massachusetts where he developed his passion for teaching, and quickly became Department Head of Electrical Instruction. Russ has taught thousands of apprentices, electricians, engineers, inspectors, and other electrical professionals during his career as an instructor. He continues to provide electrical professionals with Electrical Code seminars, Arc-Flash Awareness training seminars and educational material through his LeBlanc Consulting Services in North Reading, MA whose specialty is educating electricians. He has been an active member of the NFPA Electrical Section and has authored hundreds of National Electrical Code proposals and comments which have become Code rules to improve the safety for the electrical industry. Russ is also an IAEI certified Electrical Inspector.
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