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Straight Blade Devices2008 NEC ® Receptacle Code ComplianceTamper ResistantHomesHotelsWaiting RoomsDay Care CentersNewTamper-ResistantDuplex ReceptaclesComply with NEC 406.11Comply with NEC 210.52All 125V, 15A and 20Areceptacles shall belisted tamper-resistantreceptacles per NECArticle 406.11, "Tamper-Resistant Receptacles inDwelling Units".NEC ® is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).NewWeather-ResistantDuplex ReceptaclesComply with NEC 406.8(A)All 125V and 250V,15A and 20A receptaclesshall be listed asweather resistant typeper NEC Article 406.8,"Receptacles in Dampand Wet Locations".These symbols appear throughout this catalog for easy identification.What Do These Code Requirements Mean?Tamper-Resistant (TR)receptacles incorporateinternal mechanisms to limitaccess to energized internalcomponents.This new TR requirementis mandatory for use indwelling unit outlets.There are also many otherapplications where theuse of TR receptacles canprovide an additional level ofelectrical safety.Weather-Resistant (WR)receptacles installedoutdoors and in other wetand damp locations aresubject to more demandingtemperature variations,direct sunlight and unusualmechanical abuse thanthose in a typical dryenvironment. Hubbell's WRreceptacles are designedto withstand theseenvironmentsand conditions.Weather ResistantWRWashdown AreasTransit CentersAmusement ParksOpen Air MarketsStraight Blade Devices NEC ® Tamper- and Weather-Resistant Receptacle Code ComplianceDimensions in Inches (mm)www.hubbell-wiring.comA-15