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In new dwelling construction, 15- and 20-ampere, 125-volt receptacles installed in normally accessible locations must generally be:
a.Weather-resistant only
b.Rated for 20 amperes only
c.Isolated-ground type
d.Tamper-resistant
Explanation
Code requires listed tamper-resistant receptacles in dwellings to protect children from inserting objects into the slots. Weather resistance applies to damp/wet locations, 20-ampere rating is not universally required, and isolated-ground types serve sensitive equipment, not general safety.
Law Reference: 2025 CA Electrical Code (CEC) §406.12 (Tamper-Resistant Receptacles)Practice all 700 questions free — no signup required.
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