Article 406
A non-grounding-type receptacle(s) shall be permitted to be replaced with ___.
Another non-grounding type receptacle.
See 250.114 for types of ___ equipment to be grounded.
Cord and Plug
After installation, receptacle faces shall be ___ with or project from faceplates of insulating material and shall project a minimum of ___ from ___. Exception: Listed ___ or ___ encompassing receptacles and ___ faceplates that cover the ___ where the ___ cannot be installed on any other receptacle, shall be permitted.
Flush, 0.015, metal faceplates, Kits or Assemblies Nonmetallic, Plate
The grounding contacting pole of ___ shall be permitted to be of the movable, self-restoring type on circuits operating at ___ volts between any two conductors or any conductor and ground.
Grounding Tpe Plug In GFCIs, not more than 150V
Isolated ground receptacles installed in nonmetallic boxes shall be covered with a ___.
Nonmetallic Faceplate
Listed tamper-resistant receptacles shall be provided where replacements are made at receptacle outlets that are required to be ___ elsewhere in this Code, except where a ___ receptacle is replaced with a ___ receptacle.
Tamper Resistant, nongrounding, another nongrounding
Receptacles rated __ amperes or less and designed for the direct connection of aluminum conductors shall be marked ___.
20, CO/ALR
Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over a ___ or ___.
Bathtub or Shower Stall
Where receptacle assemblies for countertop applications are required to provide ___ in accordance with 210.8, such assemblies shall be permitted to be listed as ___ receptacle assemblies for ___.
GFCI protection for personnel, GFCI, Countertop Applications
(c) A non-grounding-type receptacle(s) shall be permitted to be replaced with a ___-type receptacle(s) where supplied through a ____.
Grounding, GFCI
Receptacles shall be enclosed so that ___ are not exposed to contact.
Live Wiring Terminals
Grounding-type receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs shall be provided with ____ in addition to the circuit poles.
One fixed grounding pole
A receptacle shall be considered to be in a location protected from ____ where located under roofed open porches, canopies, marquees, and the like, and will not be subjected to a ___ or ___. All __- and __-ampere, ___- and ___-volt ___ receptacles shall be a listed ___ type.
The weather, Beating Rain or Water Runoff, 15 and 20A, 125 and 250V, Nonlocking, Weather Resistant
Metal faceplates shall be of ferrous metal not less than ___in. in thickness or of nonferrous metal, not less than ___in. in thickness.
0.030, 0.040
All __- and __-ampere, ___- and ___-volt ___-type receptacles shall be listed and so identified as the ___ type.
15 and 20A, 125 and 250V, Nonlocking, Weather-resistant
For receptacles controlled by a ___, the marking shall be located on the ___ and visible after ___.
Automatic Control Device, Receptacle Face, Installation
Attachment plug ejector mechanisms shall not adversely affect engagement of the ___ of the ___ with the ___ of the ___.
Blades of the Attachment Plug, Contacts of the Receptacle
Receptacles shall be mounted in identified ___ or ___ The ___ or ___ shall be securely ___ unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in this Code.
Boxes or Assemblies, Boxes or Assemblies, Fastened in Place
Receptacle outlets shall be located in ___ in accordance with Part III of Article 210. General installation requirements shall be in accordance with 406.4(A) through (F).
Branch Circuits
A building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational, supervisory, or personal care services for more than four children 7 years old or less.
Child Care Facility
Informational Note: For installation requirements for the reduction of ___, see 250.146(D).
Electrical Noise
Grounding-type attachment plugs and mating cord connectors and receptacles shall be designed such that the ___ connection is made before the ___ connections. Grounding-type devices shall be so designed that grounding poles of attachment plugs cannot be brought into contact with ___ parts of receptacles or cord connectors.
Equipment Grounding, Current Carrying, current carrying
___ identification and requirements are not applicable to listed receptacles, faceplates, outlet boxes, enclosures, or assemblies that are identified as either being suitable for ___ locations or rated as one of the ___ enclosure-type numbers of Table 110.28 that does not utilize an ___.
Extra Duty Wet, outdoor, Outlet Box Hood
Receptacles shall not be installed in a ___ position in or on countertop surfaces or work surfaces unless listed for ___ or ___ applications.
Face Up Position, Work Surface Countertop
In seating areas or similar surfaces, receptacles shall not be installed in a ___ position unless the receptacle is any of the following: (1) Part of an assembly listed as a ___. (2) Part of an assembly listed either as ___ or ___. (3) Listed either as a receptacle assembly for ___ applications or as a ___ receptacle assembly for ___ applications (4) Installed in a listed ___.
Face Up, Furniture Power Distribution Unit, Household or Commercial Furnishings, Countertop, GFCI Countertop, Floor Box
Receptacles shall be listed and marked with the ___ or ___ and ___ and ___ ratings. [406.3A]
Manufacturer's Name or Identification, Voltage and Ampere
Requirements for extra-duty ___ are found in ANSI/UL 514D-2013, Cover Plates for Flush-Mounted Wiring Devices.
Outlet Box Hoods
Exception to (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7): Receptacles in the following locations shall not be required to be tamper resistant: (1) Receptacles located more than ___ft above the floor (2)Receptacles that are part of a ___ or ___ (3) A ___ receptacle or a ___ receptacle for two appliances located within the dedicated space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from ___ and that is ___ connected in accordance with 400.10(A)(6), (A)(7), or (A)(8) (4)___ receptacles used for replacements as permitted in 406.4(D)(2)(a)
5.5, Luminaire or appliance, Single, Duplex one place to another, Cord and Plug Connected, Nongrounding
Attachment plugs shall be installed so that their prongs, blades, or pins are not energized unless inserted into ___ or ___. No receptacle shall be installed so as to require the insertion of an ____ as its source of supply.
An energized receptacle or Cord Connectors, Energized Attachment Plug
Receptacles and cord connectors that have equipment grounding conductor contacts shall have those ___ connected to an equipment grounding conductor. Exception No. 1: Receptacles mounted on portable and vehicle-mounted ___ and ___ in accordance with 250.34. Exception No. 2: ___ receptacles as permitted by 406.4(D).
Contacts, Generator Sets, Generators, Replacement
In both cases where a multiple receptacle device is used, the required marking of the word "___" and ___ shall denote which contact device(s) are ___.
Controlled, Symbol, Contolled
Grounding-type receptacles, adapters, cord connections, and attachment plugs shall have a means for connection of an ___ to the ___.
Equipment Grounding Conductor to the Grounding Pole
A terminal for connection to the grounding pole shall be designated by one of the following: (1) A ___-colored ___-headed or -shaped terminal screw or nut, not ___. (2) A ___-colored ___ (___).
Green, hexagonal, Readily Removable, Green, Pressure Wire connector Body (Wire Barrel)
Metal faceplates shall be ___.
Grounded
A grounding terminal shall not be used for purposes other than ___.
Grounding
The connection of the ___ shall comply with 250.146.
Receptacle Grounding Terminal
Receptacles of __ and __ amperes, ___ and ___ volts installed in a wet location shall have an enclosure that is ____ whether or not the ___is inserted. A ___ installed for this purpose shall be listed and shall be identified as "___." Other listed products, enclosures, or assemblies providing ___ protection that do not utilize an ___ need not be marked "___."
15 and 20A, 125 and 250V, Weatherproof, Attachment Plug, Outlet Box Hood, Extra Duty Weatherproof Outlet Box Hood, Extra Duty
Exception: __- and __-ampere, ___- through ___-volt receptacles installed in a wet location and subject to ___ shall be permitted to have an enclosure that is weatherproof when ___
15 and 20A, 125 through 250V, Routine High Pressure Spray Washing, The Attachment Plug is Removed
Except as provided in 406.4(D), receptacles installed on __- and __-ampere branch circuits shall be of the ___ type. ___-type receptacles shall be installed only on circuits of the ___ and ___ for which they are rated, except as provided in Table 210.21(B)(2) and Table 210.21(B)(3).
15 and 20A, Grounding Type, Grounding Type, Voltage Class, Current
All __- and __-ampere, ___- and ___-volt nonlocking-type receptacles in the areas specified in 406.12(1) through (7) shall be listed ___ resistant receptacles.
15,20,135,250, Tamper
Receptacles and cord connectors shall be rated not less than __ amperes, ___ volts, or __ amperes, ___volts, and shall be of a type not suitable for use as ___. [406.3B]
15A,125V or 15A,250V Lampholders
Exception: Where an isolated ground receptacle is installed in a nonmetallic box, a metal faceplate shall be permitted if the box contains a ___ or ___that permits ___.
Accessory or Feature, the effective Grounding of the faceplate.
Where a receptacle outlet is located in any areas specified in 210.12(A) or (B), a replacement receptacle at this outlet shall be one of the following: (1) A listed outlet ___ type ___ (2) A receptacle protected by a listed ___ type ___type receptacle (3) A receptacle protected by a listed ___ type ___ type circuit breaker.
Branch Circuit Type AFCI Receptacle, Branch Circuit AFCI Combination Type AFCI
The installation of grounding-type receptacles shall not be used as a requirement that all ___equipment be of the ___ type.
Cord and Plug Connected, Grounded
Receptacle assemblies for installation in countertop surfaces shall be listed for ___.
Countertop Applications
An installation suitable for wet locations shall also be considered suitable for ___ locations.
Damp
All 15- and 20-ampere, 125- and 250-volt nonlocking-type receptacles in the areas specified in 406.12(1) through (7) shall be listed tamperresistant receptacles. (1) ___ in all areas specified in 210.52 and 550.13 (2) Guest rooms and guest suites of ___ and ___ (3) ___ facilities (4) ___ and ___ education facilities (5) Business offices, corridors, waiting rooms and the like in ___, ___ and ___ offices and ___ facilities (6) Subset of assembly occupancies described in 518.2 to include places of ___ ___, ___, ___, and ___ (7) ___
Dwelling Units, Hotels and Motels, Child Care, Preschool and Elementary, Clinics, medical and dental, outpatient, waiting transportation, gymnasiums, skating rinks and auditoriums, dormitories
Receptacles incorporating an isolated grounding conductor connection intended for the reduction of ___ (___) as permitted in 250.146(D) shall be identified by an ___ located on the face of the receptacle.
Electronic Noise (ElectroMagnetic Interference), Orange Triangle
A flanged surface inlet shall be installed such that the prongs, blades, or pins are not ___ unless an ___ is inserted into it.
Energized, Energized Cord Connector
Grounding-type attachment plugs shall be used only with a cord having a ___.
Equipment Grounding Conductor
See 250.114 for a list of a cord-andplug-connected equipment or appliances that require a ___.
Equipment Grounding Conductor
Some equipment or appliance manufacturers require that the branch circuit to the equipment or appliance includes an ___.
Equipment Grounding Conductor
Where attachment to an ___ does not exist in the receptacle enclosure, the installation shall comply with (D)(2)(a), (D)(2)(b), or (D)(2)(c).
Equipment Grounding Conductor
The branch-circuit wiring method shall include or provide an ___ to which the equipment grounding conductor contacts of the ___ or ___ are connected. Informational Note No. 1: See 250.118 for acceptable ___ Informational Note No. 2: For extensions of ___, see 250.130.
Equipment Grounding Conductor, Receptacle or Cord Connector. Grounding Means, Existing Banch Circuits
The equipment grounding conductor contacts of receptacles and cord connectors shall be grounded by connection to the ___ of the circuit supplying ___.
Equipment Grounding Conductor, the receptacle or Cord Connector.
Attachment plugs and cord connectors shall be constructed so that there are no ___ except the prongs, blades, or pins. The cover for ___ shall be a part that is essential for the operation of an attachment plug or connector (___).
Exposed Current Carrying Parts, Wire Terminations, Dead Front Construction
___ receptacles shall be provided where replacements are made at receptacle outlets that are required to be so protected elsewhere in this Code.
GFCI protected Receptacles
(b) A non-grounding-type receptacle(s) shall be permitted to be replaced with a ___ -type of receptacle(s). These receptacles or their cover plates shall be marked "___."
GFCI, No Equipment Ground
Receptacle assemblies and ___ receptacle assemblies listed for ___ or ___ applications shall be permitted to be installed in work surfaces.
GFCI, Work space or countertop Applications
A terminal for connection to the grounding pole shall be designated by one of the following: (3) A similar ___-colored ___, in the case of ___. The grounding terminal of a grounding ___ shall be a ___-colored ___ , ___, or similar device. The equipment grounding connection shall be so designed that it cannot make contact with ___ parts of the receptacle, adapter, or attachment plug. The ___ shall be polarized.
Green Colered Connection Device, Adapters, Adapter Green Colored Rigid Ear, Lug, Current Carrying Parts, Adapter
Non-groundingtype receptacles and connectors shall not accept ___.
Grounding Type Attachment Plugs
Where grounding-type receptacles are supplied through the groundfault circuit Interrupter ___ receptacles or their ___ shall be marked "___" and "___," visible after installation.
Grounding Type Receptacles or their Cover Plates, GFCI protected, No Equipment Ground.
Where a grounding means exists in the receptacle enclosure or an equipment grounding conductor is installed in accordance with 250.130(C), ___ receptacles shall be used and shall be connected to the ___ in accordance with 406.4(C) or 250.130(C).
Grounding Type, Equipment Grounding Conductor
A receptacle shall not be ___ or ___ in enclosures with other receptacles, snap switches, or similar devices, unless they are arranged so that the voltage between adjacent devices does not exceed ___ volts, or unless they are installed in enclosures equipped with identified, ___ between adjacent devices.
Grouped or Ganged, 300V, Securely Fastened Barriers
Receptacle faceplates mounted ___ a box having a ___ mounted receptacle shall effectively close the opening and seat against the ___.
Inside, Recess, Mounting Surface
Receptacles connected to circuits that have different voltages, frequencies, or types of current (ac or dc) on the same premises shall be of such design that the attachment plugs used on these circuits are not ___.
Interchangeable
___ Equipment Grounding Conductor Required. Receptacles so identified shall be used only with equipment grounding conductors that are ___ in accordance with 250.146(D).
Isolated, Isolated
All attachment plugs, cord connectors, and flanged surface devices (inlets and outlets) shall be ___ and marked with the ___ or ___ and ___ and ___ ratings.
Listed, Manufacturers Name and Identification, Voltage and Ampere
Screws used for the purpose of attaching receptacles to a box shall be of the type provided with a listed receptacle, or shall be ___ screws having ___ threads per inch or part of listed assemblies or systems, in accordance with ___.
Machine Screws, 32, Manufacturers Instructions
Receptacles mounted to and supported by a cover shall be held rigidly against the ___ by ___ or shall be a device assembly or box cover listed and identified for securing by ___.
More than 1 Screw, a single screw
Receptacles mounted in boxes that are flush with the finished surface or project therefrom shall be installed such that the ___ or ___ of the receptacle is held rigidly against the ___ or ___.
Mounting Yoke or Strap, Box or Box Cover
Receptacles mounted in boxes that are set back from the finished surface as permitted in 314.20 shall be installed such that the ___ or ___ of the receptacle is held rigidly at the ___.
Mounting Yoke or Strap, Finished Surface
A flush device cover plate that additionally provides a ___ and/or Class _, ____ shall be listed and constructed such that the ___ and/or Class _, ___ is ___ with the flush device cover plate.
Night Light, Class 2 Output Connector, Night Light, Class 2 Circuitry, Integral
Faceplates of insulating material shall be ___ and not less than ___in. in thickness but shall be permitted to be less than ___in. in thickness if formed or reinforced to provide adequate ___.
Noncombustible, 0.10, 0.10, Mechanical Strength
All ___-type, ___-volt, __- and __-ampere receptacles that are controlled by an ___ device, or that incorporate ___ that remove power from the receptacle for the purpose of energy management or building automation, shall be permanently marked with the symbol shown in Figure 406.3(E) and the word "___."
Nonlocking Tpe 125V, 15 and 20A, Automatic Control, Control Features, Controlled
Receptacle faceplates shall be installed so as to completely cover the ___ and seat against the ___.
Opening, Mounting Surface
A housing shield intended to fit over a faceplate for flush-mounted wiring devices, or an integral component of an outlet box or of a faceplate for flush-mounted wiring devices. The hood does not serve to complete the electrical enclosure; it reduces the risk of water coming in contact with electrical components within the hood, such as attachment plugs, current taps, surge protective devices, direct plugin transformer units, or wiring devices.
Outlet Box Hood
Exception: Where replacement of the receptacle type is impracticable, such as where the ___ will not permit the installation of the GFCI receptacle, the receptacle shall be permitted to be replaced with a new receptacle of the ___ type, where GFCI protection is provided and the receptacle is marked "___" and "___," in accordance with 406.4(D)(2)(a), (b), or (c) , as applicable.
Outlet Box Size, Existing Type, GFCI protected and No Equipment Ground
This article covers the rating, type, and installation of ___, ___, and ___ (___). [406.1]
Receptacles, Cord Connectors, Attachment Plugs (Cord Caps)
___ of receptacles shall comply with 406.4(D)(1) through (D)(6), as applicable. ___ and ___ type receptacles shall be installed in a readily accessible location.
Replacement, AFCI and GFCI
Exception No. 1: Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection shall not be required where all of the following apply: (1) The ___complies with 406.4(D)(2)(b). (2) It is impracticable to provide an ___ as provided by 250.130(C). 3) A listed combination type arc-fault circuit-interrupter circuit breaker is not ___. (4) GFCI/AFCI dual function receptacles are not ___. Exception No. 2: Section 210.12(B), Exception shall not apply to ___.
Replacement, Equipment Grounding Conductor, Coemmercially Available, Commercially Available, Replacement of Receptacles
___ of floor receptacles shall allow ___ to be operated without damage to receptacles.
Standpipes, floor cleaning equipment
Receptacle with ___ Charger. A ___-volt __- or __-ampere receptacle that additionally provides Class _ power shall be listed and constructed such that the Class _ circuitry is ___with the receptacle.
USB, 125V 15 or 20A, Class 2, Class 2, Integral
A terminal for connection to the grounding pole shall be designated by one of the following: (4) If the terminal for the equipment grounding conductor is not ___, the conductor entrance hole shall be marked with the word ___ or ___, the letters _ or _, a ___, or otherwise identified by a distinctive ___ color. If the terminal for the equipment grounding conductor is ___, the area adjacent to the terminal shall be ___.
Vidible, Greenor Ground, G or GR, Green, Readily Removable, Similarly Marked.
Receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs shall be constructed such that receptacle or cord connectors do not accept an attachment plug with a different ___or ___ from that for which the device is intended. However, a __-ampere _-slot receptacle or cord connector shall be permitted to accept a __-ampere attachment plug of the same ___.
Voltage or Current Rating. 20A T-Slot, 15A, Same Voltage Rating
Exception: The marking shall not be required for receptacles controlled by a ___ that provide the required room ___ outlets as permitted by 210.70.
Wall Switch, Lighting
___-resistant receptacles shall be provided where replacements are made at receptacle outlets that are required to be so protected elsewhere in this Code.
Weather
A receptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations shall have an enclosure for the receptacle that is ___ when the receptacle is ___ (___ not inserted and ___ closed).
Weatherproof, Covered. Attachment Plug Cap, Receptacle Cover Closed
All other receptacles installed in a ___ location shall comply with (B)(2)(a) or (B)(2)(b). (a) A receptacle installed in a ___ location, where the product intended to be plugged into it is not ___, shall have an enclosure that is weatherproof with the ___ inserted or removed. (b) A receptacle installed in a ___ location where the product intended to be plugged into it will be ___ (e.g., ___) shall have an enclosure that is weatherproof when ___.
Wet, Wet, attended to while in Use, Attachment Plug Cap, Wet, Attended While in Use (Portable Tools) The Attachment Plug is Removed