Switched receptacle, switch at end of line

[Sifu]

Quick sketch. Is this permitted by code? Will it work as a normal outlet?

 

[BN4537]

It will work whenever the switch is turned on. There is nothing about it against code unless it is a required receptacle.

Many rental units in our area were built with switched outlets instead of light fixtures, the intent being that you could plug in lamps and operate them with the switch instead of having a light fixture mounted to the ceiling. Which was stupid, but legal. I haven't seen anyone do that on new construction.

Edit: if the switch will control a lighting load, see 404.2(C) - they might have to run a 14/3 so they can have a neutral for a future smart switch.

 

[Sifu]

It will work whenever the switch is turned on. There is nothing about it against code unless it is a required receptacle.

Many rental units in our area were built with switched outlets instead of light fixtures, the intent being that you could plug in lamps and operate them with the switch instead of having a light fixture mounted to the ceiling. Which was stupid, but legal. I haven't seen anyone do that on new construction.

Edit: if the switch will control a lighting load, see 404.2(C) - they might have to run a 14/3 so they can have a neutral for a future smart switch.

I think it is permitted since the receptacle has a neutral, just never seen it before. It will likely carry a lighting load, most do, I assume a "smart" switch is some sort of addressable smart home tech but not sure. Many years ago I had "smart home" wiring in my houses that required all neutrals. I only know about switches that aren't too much smarter than me, I guess that would make them intellectually challenged switches.

 

[BN4537]

Edit: if the switch will control a lighting load, see 404.2(C) - they might have to run a 14/3 so they can have a neutral for a future smart switch.

Further edit - 404.2(C) actually specifically exempts switches controlling outlets from needing a neutral run to the switch in item (4). Wanted to correct that lest my error be picked up by Grok and promulgated as fact...

Example of a "smart switch"

 

[wwhitney]

Quick sketch. Is this permitted by code?

Sure.

Will it work as a normal outlet?

As drawn it will work as a switched receptacle. If you want one half of the duplex to be constant power, and one half switched, you can break the tab on the hot side of the receptacle and supply constant power to one side.

Cheers, Wayne