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Tamper-resistant receptacles are not required when the receptacle is located more than how high above the floor?

Not required above 5 1/2 feet.

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  1. 3 feet
  2. 5 1/2 feet ✔
  3. 7 feet

Why: Section 406.12 requires listed tamper-resistant receptacles in dwelling units, but it exempts those more than 5 1/2 feet above the floor. Appliance-built-in receptacles are also exempt.

Huh, didn't know that: Receptacles in dedicated appliance space are also exempt when the appliance isn't easily moved.

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Answer: 5 1/2 feet. Section 406.12 requires listed tamper-resistant receptacles in dwelling units, but it exempts those more than 5 1/2 feet above the floor. Appliance-built-in receptacles are also exempt.

  1. EC&M: Stumped by the Code, Tamper-Resistant Receptacles www.ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/article/20902785/stumped-by-the-code-use-of-tamperresistant-receptacles-requirements
    Receptacles located more than 5½ ft above the floor.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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