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A 120 V, 15 A general-purpose receptacle is installed outdoors at a residential property. Which of the following is REQUIRED by the CEC for the protection of this receptacle?

CEC Rule 26-710(p) requires all 15 A and 20 A receptacles installed outdoors in a residential property to be protected by a Class A ground-fault circuit interru

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Question: A 120 V, 15 A general-purpose receptacle is installed outdoors at a residential property. Which of the following is REQUIRED by the CEC for the protection of this receptacle?

Answer options:

  • Arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection. ✅ Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection.
  • Surge protective device (SPD) protection.
  • Dedicated circuit protection.

Correct answer: Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection.

Explanation: CEC Rule 26-710(p) requires all 15 A and 20 A receptacles installed outdoors in a residential property to be protected by a Class A ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). AFCI is typically for interior residential circuits, and SPD is not a mandatory protection for standard receptacles.

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