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kww67
Aug 10, 2009, 07:36 PM
If I install 120v receptacles on the outside of a building, an open porch (wet location), does the recptacle have to be WR type rated?

kww67
Aug 10, 2009, 07:42 PM
The answer is yes. Any 15A or 20A, 125v receptacle installed in a wet location must be of the WR type. I am a state electrical inspector and was just learning to use this feature.

hkstroud
Aug 10, 2009, 07:56 PM
The answer is no.

An open porch would not be considered a wet location. An open porch would be considered a damp location.

“shall have an enclosure that is weather proof when the receptacle is covered (attachment plug cap not inserted and receptacle covers closed).

tkrussell
Aug 11, 2009, 02:38 AM
HK, read Section 406.8 (A) of the 2008 NEC, any receptacle in wet OR damp location shall be rated weather resistant.

stanfortyman
Aug 11, 2009, 03:52 AM
TK's point is important.

Not everyone is under the 2008 NEC, and some have exceptions not requiring TR's.

hkstroud
Aug 11, 2009, 05:29 AM
No, Stan I was just wrong. But I do blame it on old code book. But at least I checked before I put my foot in mouth.
Going to get new code book at first chance. I don't need help from old code book to be wrong. I can do it all by myself.