does every plug have to be Tamper proof?

08-04-2010, 02:56 PM	#1
kb2187 Newbie   Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1	does every plug have to be Tamper proof? We are building a new home in Ontario and want to know if every outlet needs to be tamper proof?

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08-04-2010, 03:16 PM	#2
epson Member   Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Canada, Toronto to be exact. Posts: 1,368	does every plug have to be Tamper proof? What do you mean by tamper proof? Do you have kids that are curious and stick things in the outlet? If so, then you can by safety plug covers at your local home center...

08-04-2010, 03:20 PM	#3
jomama45 Concrete & Masonry   Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,261	does every plug have to be Tamper proof? Quote: Originally Posted by epson What do you mean by tamper proof? Do you have kids that are curious and stick things in the outlet? If so, then you can by safety plug covers at your local home center... Tamper proof recptacles and the chinsy covers are two totally different things. Many area's have adopted NEC (here in the states) codes that require the tamper proof outlets in new dwellings. Not sure about Canada, but I'm sure on of the very knowledgable pro's here will have the correct answer.