Plug-in plastic safety covers have long been an essential part of reducing hazards in a home with young children. By covering up electrical outlets, the covers prevent children from sticking items ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. Are outdoor receptacles at a dwelling unit required to be tamper-resistant? A. Yes. According to 406.12, all non-locking type 15A and 20A, 125V ...

UL recently issued a warning (Release 21PN-18) that the Abbotech Tamper-Resistant Standard Wall Outlet may pose an electric shock hazard. This receptacle does not comply with UL’s Safety Standards and ...

CONCORD — The New Hampshire State Building Code Review Board voted to adopt the 2008 National Electrical Code and approved the inclusion of a new child-safety precaution. The requirement states that ...

“Leviton's new 20 Amp USB Charger/Tamper-Resistant Receptacle demonstrates the company's commitment to expanding solutions to meet varying applications,” explained William Randall, Leviton's Director ...

The two series are also designed for use in household and commercial furniture and furniture power distribution units per UL 962 and UL 962A. The expanded NEC Article 406.12 extends the requirement ...

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton recently announced their UL listing of heavy-duty industrial specification grade 15-amp and 20-amp 250-volt tamper-resistant single receptacles.

Schurter’s is aiming at US mains outlets with connectors that meet increased fire protection and safety standards according to UL 498 Tamper Resistant, as well as allowing compliance to UL 962 and UL ...

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton announced today the launch of its Lev-Lok USB Receptacle, the latest addition to the Lev-Lok modular wiring device portfolio. This extensive new ...