Out of all the safety changes in the 2008 National Electric Code, one sticks out as enormously important. Article 406.11 requires tamper-resistant receptacles to be installed in all new constructions (as specified in section 210.52). Now, in all seriousness, I would argue that these are a wise choice for even older homes. Tamper-resistant receptacles are simply must-haves for any home that has curious children. The devices contain a shutter mechanism which, in most cases, will prevent anything other than two-prong plugs from touching an outlet's contacts.
OneStopBuy has been offering Leviton's line of Tamper-Resistant receptacles since last year. They run the entire gamut, with everything from single to standard duplex, combo, Decora, GFCI, outdoor and tamper-resistant Acenti duplex and Acenti GFCI devices, which will both be coming out in a short time. Three grades of receptacle - residential, commercial, and hospital - are covered.
Here's a video by NEMA that explains some of the background of these receptacles:
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12/14/2009 1:33:44 AM
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