Electrical in porch?

Toller

I have a screened in porch; well actually a glassed in porch. It is on the original plans for the house. It has exterior siding on the inside walls and the floor is decking. I don't know why they just didn't put in a sunroom, but they didn't.

Anyhow, the outlets are exterior with waterproof caps. Is that necessary? There is no more chance of them getting wet than any interior outlets; but I know code can be funny.

joecaption

If it now totaly enclosed then there not needed.
Got a picture.

Jim Port

Doesn't sound like the weather can get in. Regular trim pates should be fine.

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frenchelectrican

If you are aware with the screened in porch., The receptales it have to be RCD'ed ( GFCI'ed ) so keep that in your mind on this one.

Merci,
Marc

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