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Hotel and tamper resistant

2008 NEC commentary indicates a "dwelling unit" MUST include living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation.

No cooking = not a dwelling unit

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jar546 said:
A hotel room without cooking provisions is not a dwelling unit, therefore tamper resistant receptacles are not required. Am I correct?
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Chapter 4 Equipment for General Use :: ARTICLE 406 Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps)

406.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles for Dwelling Units.

In all areas specified in 210.52, all nonlocking-type 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles shall be listed tamper-resistant receptacles.

Exception: Receptacles in the following locations shall not be required to be tamper-resistant:

Changed From 2008

•tabspacer 406.12 & Exception: Revised to specify that the requirement applies to “nonlocking” type receptacles and to add a new exception providing specific conditions under which receptacles are not required to be tamper-resistant

(1) Receptacles located more than 1.7 m (5½ ft) above the floor.

(2) Receptacles that are part of a luminaire or appliance.

(3) A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with 400.7(A)(6), (A)(7), or (A)(8).

(4) Nongrounding receptacles used for replacements as permitted in 406.4(D)(2)(a).

Only other requirement 517.18 ©

© Pediatric Locations. Receptacles located within the rooms, bathrooms, playrooms, activity rooms, and patient care areas of designated pediatric locations shall be listed tamper resistant or shall employ a listed tamper-resistant cover
 
georgia plans exam said:
406.13 2011 NEC requires them for guest rooms and guest suites.GPE.
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God catch!

406.13 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles in Guest Rooms and Guest Suites.

Changed From 2008

406.13: Added new requirement for tamper-resistant receptacles in guest rooms and guest suites.

All nonlocking-type, 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles located in guest rooms and guest suites shall be listed tamper-resistant receptacles.
 
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