Yes. If you’re not making changes, there’s no requirement to swap them out.

Do kitchen outlets need tamper resistant?

Tamper-Resistant Outlet Code Requirements



Requirement: All 15 amp and 20 amp outlets, whether GFCI or not, must be tamper-resistant in the following kitchen-related places: small appliance circuit, countertop space (including kitchen island countertop outlets), walls, and hallway space.

What is the difference between a tamper proof outlet and a regular outlet?





The new tamper-resistant outlets look just like regular outlets but have an interior cover that will open only when the two prongs of a plug are inserted simultaneously. This prevents children from sticking something into one of the slots and getting burned or electrocuted.

Do all outlets have to be tamper resistant?

Tamper-Resistant Receptacles (TR): All 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in a home are now required to be tamper-resistant. Tamper-resistant receptacles have built-in shutters that prevent children from inserting foreign objects in the receptacle slots.

How do you get past a tamper resistant outlet?

If your tamper resistant outlet won’t open, there’s some consolation. These outlets loosen up with use. After installation, the best solution is simply to use the outlet a lot. Plug something in and unplug it about 100 times to loosen the outlet up.

Where does the NEC require tamper resistant outlets?

Always be mindful of the exceptions and don’t forget about NEC 518.18(C) which requires receptacles located in patient rooms, bathrooms, playrooms, and activity rooms of pediatric units or spaces to be listed tamper-resistant or employ a listed tamper-resistant cover. Below is a preview of the NEC.

When did tamper resistant outlets become code?





Tamper-resistant (TR) receptacles were first required within the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

What is a TRR outlet?

TRRs replace standard outlets to protect children from injury. A built-in shutter system prevents objects from being inserted. Plugs can still be easily inserted when equal pressure is applied to both slots. Unlike removable outlet caps, TRRs provide a permanent solution.

How do I know if my outlets are tamper resistant?

Home inspectors and homeowners can identify these outlets by looking for the letters “TR” or the words “tamper-resistant” imprinted on the receptacle’s surface, which means that they’re tamper-resistant and have been tested to sustain periods of extended use and some forms of physical damage.

Do GFCI outlets require tamper resistant?

With the latest code yes even gfci protected outlets require the tamper resistance feature. In fact outdoor gfci outlets that are weather resistant or stamped WR need the tamper resistant feature also.

How do you plug in a tamper resistant GFI?



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Quote from Youtube video: How to plug in a tamper resistant outlet go up and down up and down outside the side boom use a little force. Up and down up and down up and down.

Why won’t my plug fit in the outlet?

If you look in the slots there is usually a plastic piece blocking the opening on tamper resistant receptacles. I find wiggling the plug back forth with a light force will usually release the “doors” and allow the plug to go in.

Is a GFCI receptacle permitted be installed as a replacement in an old installation where the 2 wire circuit has no equipment grounding conductor?

Answer: Yes. GFCI protection functions properly on a 2-wire circuit without an equipment grounding conductor.

When existing non grounding types of receptacles need replacing which type of receptacle is permitted?



ground-fault circuit interrupter-type

(2) Non-Grounding-Type Receptacles



(b) A non-grounding-type receptacle(s) shall be permitted to be replaced with a ground-fault circuit interrupter-type of receptacle(s).

Can you replace an ungrounded outlet with a GFCI?

Does Replacing Ungrounded Outlets with GFCI Outlets Make Them Grounded and Safe? Just because you replace an underground outlet with a GFIC outlet doesn’t mean it’s grounded. However, you can replace ungrounded outlets with GFCI outlets, and it does make the outlet safer than if you didn’t have one installed.

Can you wire GFCI with 2 wires?

A GFCI protection device operates on the principle of monitoring the current imbalance between the ungrounded (hot) and grounded (neutral) conductors. In a typical 2-wire circuit, the current in amperes returning to the power supply will be the same as the current leaving the power supply (except for small leakage).

Can you daisy chain a GFCI outlet?



Can You Daisy Chain Multiple GFCI Outlets? Yes, you can daisy chain GFCI outlets together, but it’s unnecessary and provides no added safety. There’s nothing that says you can’t install multiple GFCIs on the same circuit. However, there is no additional safety gained by doing so.

What happens if you wire a GFCI backwards?

If you miswired the GFCI it may not prevent personal injury or death due to a ground fault (electrical shock). If you mistakenly connect the LINE wires to the LOAD terminals, the GFCI will not reset and will not provide power to either the GFCI receptacle face or any receptacles fed from the GFCI.