Dennis
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Gregg Harris said:
I think that was arguable in the 2008 hence the completely new section in 2011 which clarifies the intent of 2008.ICE said:
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Tamper Proof Outlets
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2011 NEC: 406.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles for Dwelling Units
Figure 1. Exceptions proposed for tamper-resistant receptacle requirements
Three new exceptions were proposed to be added to the requirements for tamper-resistant receptacles in dwelling units. The requirement for tamper-resistant receptacles in all areas of a dwelling specified by 210.52 was added in the 2008 NEC process. This requirement applied to the majority of receptacles installed in dwelling units. Exception No.1 will exempt receptacles in areas specified in 210.52 that are installed more than 1.7 m (5½ ft) above the floor. Exception No. 2 would exempt receptacles in these areas that are part of a luminaire or appliance, and Exception No. 3 would exempt receptacles in areas specified in 210.52 that are behind a cord- and plug-connected appliance. Required spacing of receptacles in 210.52 must be installed at a height below 1.7 m (5½ ft.) to be considered as meeting the requirements for wall spacing. Receptacles installed above 1.7 m (5½ ft.) are not accessible and well out of reach of small children. Allowing the exception for a single receptacle or duplex receptacle located within dedicated space will eliminate the need for tamper-resistant receptacles to be installed behind dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines and in other areas that are not typically accessible to children.
Figure 1. Exceptions proposed for tamper-resistant receptacle requirements
Three new exceptions were proposed to be added to the requirements for tamper-resistant receptacles in dwelling units. The requirement for tamper-resistant receptacles in all areas of a dwelling specified by 210.52 was added in the 2008 NEC process. This requirement applied to the majority of receptacles installed in dwelling units. Exception No.1 will exempt receptacles in areas specified in 210.52 that are installed more than 1.7 m (5½ ft) above the floor. Exception No. 2 would exempt receptacles in these areas that are part of a luminaire or appliance, and Exception No. 3 would exempt receptacles in areas specified in 210.52 that are behind a cord- and plug-connected appliance. Required spacing of receptacles in 210.52 must be installed at a height below 1.7 m (5½ ft.) to be considered as meeting the requirements for wall spacing. Receptacles installed above 1.7 m (5½ ft.) are not accessible and well out of reach of small children. Allowing the exception for a single receptacle or duplex receptacle located within dedicated space will eliminate the need for tamper-resistant receptacles to be installed behind dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines and in other areas that are not typically accessible to children.
PaulAbernathy
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It is my opinion (and my own personal opinion and no one else) beginning with the 2008 NEC the answer would be yes on the newly added receptacle. In regards to the replacement requirement for existing receptacles and TR Replacements, this is not provided for in the 2008 NEC but is addressed and required in the 2011 NEC so second part Yes [406.4(D)] if using the 2011 NEC for your project.