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An electrician is installing a standard 120 V, 15 A general-use duplex receptacle in a daycare classroom. Which of the following types of receptacles is required by the CEC in this location?
Rule 26-701(1) states that all 15 A and 20 A receptacles installed in dwelling units and child care facilities shall be of the tamper-resistant type. This helps
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Question: An electrician is installing a standard 120 V, 15 A general-use duplex receptacle in a daycare classroom. Which of the following types of receptacles is required by the CEC in this location?
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- Standard (non-WR) duplex receptacle ✅ Tamper-resistant (TR) duplex receptacle
- Weather-resistant (WR) duplex receptacle
- Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected receptacle
Correct answer: Tamper-resistant (TR) duplex receptacle
Explanation: Rule 26-701(1) states that all 15 A and 20 A receptacles installed in dwelling units and child care facilities shall be of the tamper-resistant type. This helps prevent children from inserting objects into the slots.
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