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What is a tamper resisitant receptacle?

 

Tamper Proof Outlets are standard wall outlets that feature a shutter mechanism that protects children from sticking foreign objects into the receptacle (like hairpins, keys and paper clips). The spring-loaded shutter system in the outlet only allows electricity to flow when equal pressure is applied simultaneously to both shutters such as when an electrical plug is inserted. During unused conditions, both shutters are closed, and openings are covered.

The newest version of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code will come into effect on May 1, 2009.

 

If you haven’t seen them already, you will soon start to see tamper-resistant electrical receptacles. These are a requirement of the new electrical code (residential appplications).

Tamper-proof receptacles can be identified by “TR” on the faceplate of the outlet.

 

Here is how to identify them: Look  for TR between the hot and neutral holes of these outlets:

 

 

 

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