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Electrical Device Safety

Presented By: Legrand Pass and Seymour
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Description: Provides an overview of electrical devices and the safety issues associated with them. The
course includes discussions on the features of duplex receptacles, hospital grade receptacles, GFCIs
and other electrical devices, and also discusses updated UL requirements and NEC codes.
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Purpose and Learning Objectives

Purpose: Provides an overview of electrical devices and the safety issues associated with
them. The course includes discussions on the features of duplex receptacles, hospital
grade receptacles, GFCIs and other electrical devices, and also discusses updated UL
requirements and NEC codes.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
identify the risks associated with electrical receptacles, and specify the appropriate
receptacle to meet the project requirements
discuss three separate testing standards and the tests associated with each of these
standards, and relate these to product specification
list the features to look for in duplex receptacles and hospital grade receptacles,
including special requirements to meet project needs and ensure safety, and
describe GFCI devices and their features, and explain the updated UL certification tests
that they must comply with.
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Table of Contents
Importance of Electrical Devices
Duplex Receptacles
12
Hospital Grade Devices
22
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Devices
34
Other Electrical Devices
55
Connected Equipment Safety Options
66
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Importance of Electrical Devices
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The Importance of Electrical Devices

Question.
Answer.
What utility, found in most buildings,

represents the greatest risk for harm to
humans by contact?
Electricity.
What is the most common point of contact

with the electrical system by people in
close proximity to live parts?
Electrical devices, primarily receptacles

which will be the focus of this program.
What is the most common cause of

electrocution?
Contact with live parts.
What is a common listed cause of building

structure fires?
Electrical fires.
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The Importance of Electrical Devices

Question.
What are the most common causes of
electrical fires?
What is a common cause of electrical
system problems?
What problems can poor grounding

connections cause?
Answer.
Poor terminations and grounding

connections
Impediment of the fault current path to

ground
Electronic equipment
interference/damage
Serious injury or death from electrical
shock
What is so important about electrical

devices?
Poor connections causing arcing or

conductor over-heating
Short circuits causing hot sparks ignition
Health Safety Welfare (HSW)

The device decisions you make
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Receptacle Classifications
There are three separate testing standardsindependent of one another.
UL is the most common standard of testing, and it is important to specify receptacles and
switches that are UL compliant.
Some manufacturers take an extra measure and put their devices through Fed Spec
testing, which means the products are put through a separate, more rigorous testing
standard. In the chart on the following slide, some of the tests that are not performed with
UL but are performed through Fed Spec are highlighted in red.
Hospital grade testing is performed by UL and consists of specific testing standards that
ensure a redundant ground in very rigorous situations. All of the tests are to ensure safety
measures, but hospital grade testing is performed in addition to UL or Fed Spec.
With all the device grades available, choice is important. Write your Master Spec around
the specific key features and quality you want, then hold to it.
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Receptacle Classifications
Standard Grade/General Use

Performance Test Sequence.
Additional Tests Required

for Fed Spec.
Additional Tests Required

for Hospital Grade.
Blade retention.
Gripping power blade and grounding

blade .
Abrupt plug removal.
Terminal strength.
Terminal strength.
Grounding contact temperature.
Overload.
Overload 200% ac.
Grounding contact resistance.
Temperature rise.
Temperature rise.
Grounding contact overstress.
Repeat blade retention.
Repeat blade retention.
Additional terminal strength.
Resistance to arcing.
Dielectric voltage withstand.
Assembly security.
Grounding pin retention.
Insulation resistance.
Impact.
Fault current.
Heat resistance.
Increased mold stress relief.
Dielectric voltage withstand.
Assembly security.
Mold stress relief.

Dielectric voltage withstand (repeated)
Assembly security.
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Duplex Receptacles
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Features To Look For
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One-piece, brass wrap-around strap

locking fingers into the device back
body and face
integral ground contacts
The one-piece, brass wrap-around strap provides

strength and better conductivity in a uniground
assembly.
Drive screws in addition to the locking fingers

that lock the strap into device face and body
This prevents the strap from separating from the

face and back body and exposing live parts.
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Self-grounding device mounting screw
Self-grounding mounting screws ensure a solid

connection to ground without needing to install a
grounding jumper to the box from the device in the
absence of a grounding conductor.
Tri-drive head terminal and ground terminal

screws
Tri-drive head terminal screws accept Robertson,

Phillips, and standard straight blade screwdrivers
this facilitates a better termination.
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Back-wired terminal clamps via external screw

pressure-plate
Back-wired terminal clamps allow for visual

indication that all strands of wire are correctly
secured and that there is a good connection.
One-piece, triple-wipe internal brass power

contacts
Triple-wipe contacts provide plug holding strength

and superior electrical connection.
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Special Requirements: Tamper-Resistant
Tamper-Resistant
Child safety presents a major concern for electrical manufacturers, and Tamper-Resistant
receptacles have long been considered the most reliable means of protection. The 2014
NEC Code continues to add and revise current standards that include, but are not limited
to, all 15- and 20-amp, 125-volt receptacles to be placed in all pediatric care areas,
dwelling locations, childcare facilities, guest rooms, guest suites, etc. Some of these Codes
have section revisions to accommodate exception changes.
A mechanical shutter that will not open unless a proper plug is used:
Thermoplastic shutter in
closed position covers access
to contacts.
Insertion of object in any one

side does not open shutter.
Two-bladed plug or grounding

plug compresses spring and
simultaneously opens both
shutters.
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2005 NEC Section 517.18 (c): TR receptacles required in all pediatric care areas.
2008 NEC Section 406.11: TR receptacles required in all dwelling locations.
2011 NEC Section 404.4 (D)(5): TR receptacles required to be installed wherever a

receptacle is replaced in areas that are required to be TR by code.
2011 NEC Section 406.12, 13 & 14: TR receptacles required in childcare facilities,
guest rooms, guest suites, and specified dwelling areas.
Tamper-Resistant receptacles have been required in pediatric care areas for years. The
importance of TR receptacles came about with the NEC Code in 2005, where TR
receptacles became a requirement in all pediatric care areas. It was expanded in 2008 with
the requirement to include them in all dwelling locations, including residential housing (that
was modified in 2011 to exclude any receptacle 5 feet above the floor or higher). In 2011,
the requirement was expanded to include childcare facilities, guest room suites, and any
other area identified as a dwelling location.
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Code Requirements:
dwelling units and pediatric care areas
Specification Applications:
Fed Spec Tamper-Resistant:

grade schools, daycares, barracks,
dorm rooms
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With a Tamper-Resistant receptacle, insertion of an object in any one side does not open
the shutter (image on the left), but a two-bladed plug or grounding plug compresses the
spring and simultaneously opens both shutters (image on the right).
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Special Requirements: Isolated Ground

Providing a separate clean ground path to the main service
ground reduces electrical noise (EMI) from being conducted
to sensitive electronic equipment and corrupting data, or
causing malfunctions of critical equipment and life-safety
systems.
Orange
triangle
denotes
isolated
ground
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Hospital Grade Devices
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Special Requirements: Hospital Grade
Hospital grade green dot
Receptacle devices must pass several additional UL 498 test

requirements to be listed as hospital grade and bear the green
dot on the device face.
Hospital grade devices are required by UL to withstand
significantly higher levels of abuse and the additional life-safety
considerations in healthcare facilities.
Additional UL 498 test requirements include a demonstrated
ability to withstand severe abuse and continue to maintain:
assembly integrity (no exposed live parts)
power blade retention (continuity of service when a patient

needs it), and
grounding pin retention (ensures grounding continuity for

equipment in contact with patients).
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Hospital grade illuminated face
This is an extended service LED version with an illuminated

face. An LED (light emitting diode) illuminated face generally has
1012 years of life, offering long service and reduced
maintenance.
The benefit is that they are easy to find in darkened rooms of
24/7 healthcare facilities.
They are often installed on emergency, critical care, and life
support circuits to locate receptacles during power outages and
emergency conditions.
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Hospital grade write-on label
A write-on label for recording circuit designation is used to

indicate the circuit on which the receptacle is wired, even if the
plate is removed, so power to the correct circuit can be easily
shut off.
The plates may be removed for repainting walls, receptacle
replacement, or troubleshooting.
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Hospital grade minimum number required
The hospital grade receptacles required by 517.18(B) are

permitted to be of the single, duplex, or quadruplex type or
any combination of the three that add up to at least the
minimum of eight receptacles required. In critical care areas
per 517.19(B), each patient bed location should be provided
with a minimum of 14 receptacles. These receptacles shall
be either single, duplex, or quadruplex type, or any
combination of the three. In operating rooms, per 517.19(C),
a minimum of 36 receptacles are required and shall be
single or duplex types, or a combination of both. The
grounding terminals of the hospital grade receptacles must
be connected to an insulated copper equipment-grounding
conductor of the branch circuits required by 517.13(B).
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Hospital Grade Receptacles

UL Hospital Grade Testing for Receptacles
Abrupt Removal Test

10 lbs. down by excessive force
Ground Contact / Overstress Test

4 oz. minimum retention
Impact Test
5 lbs. weight onto center of device
Assembly Security Test

100 lbs. support test
Hospital grade receptacles go through strenuous procedures and testing. The testing is
above and beyond the standard UL and Fed Spec testing. The key point for a hospital
grade receptacle is excessive redundant ground capabilities that offer the highest level of
safety.
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Abrupt Removal Test
After ten conditioning insertion and withdrawal
cycles of an attachment plug of matching
configuration and ground pin, each outlet is to
hold, without any displacement, a fully inserted
test pin for at least one minute from a facedown,
horizontal position. Then, each receptacle is
mounted to represent a typical installation and
goes through a series of abrupt removal tests
the full insertion of a test plug that is removed by
dropping an attached 10-pound weight two feet,
thus exerting excessive force on the receptacle
face and contacts. Each outlet must go through
eight cycles of this test. The outlet must have no
breakage that would interfere with its function and
integrity.
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Ground Contact / Overstress Test
The receptacle ground contact is conditioned with
twenty cycles of full insertion and withdrawal of a
.204" oversized test pin. Then, with the receptacle
in a horizontal, facedown position, the same
contact must retain a .184" diameter 4-ounce test
pin for at least one minute without any
displacement.
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Impact Test
Receptacles mounted in a cast metal box are
placed on a steel plate facing upward. A 5-pound
weight is dropped from 18" above the device
impacting at the center of the outlet. The device
must withstand the impact without having any
breakage that hinders its function.
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Assembly Security Test
A device, supported at its mounting screws, must
withstand 100 pounds through the slots in the
receptacle face without cracking the device backbody or deforming the yoke.
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Hospital Grade Plugs and Connectors

Hospital grade plugs and connectors are tested
to the demanding requirements of UL 498
(similar to hospital grade receptacles).
These requirements cover attachment plugs,
receptacles, cord connectors, inlets, current taps
provided with wiring terminals for flexible cord,
and flatiron and appliance plugsall intended
for connection to a branch circuit for use in
accordance with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
Specifications for hospital grade connectors
appear in UL498-2001, Supplement SD.
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Hospital Grade Testing

Dependable device solutions are required in the most critical health care applications.
Reliable power quality is required by sensitive equipment, under repetitive abuse.
Dependable ground continuity of wiring devices protects both personnel and patients
from compromised electrical connections.
Corrosion resistance is a necessary feature where frequent wash downs result in
excess moisture that can compromise performance.
Replacement of wiring devices must be quick and easy.
Crush Test - A wired plug or connector is

placed between two steel plates and
subjected to a force which is steadily
increased to 500 pounds. There shall be no
breakage, deformation or other effect that
may interfere with the function of the device.
Drop Test - A sample wired plug or connector is

suspended horizontally by its attached cord, and
released so that it impacts a hard wood surface
45 inches below the point of suspension &
repeated for 1300 cycles. There shall be no
breakage, deformation, or other damage which
would interfere with the functioning of the device.
Pull Test - The cord must remain securely fastened

after straight pulls of 30 lbs. and rotating pulls (in a 3inch circle) of 10 lbs. for two hours. Displacement of
conductors, insulation, and outer jacket of the flexible
cord shall not exceed 1/32 inch. There shall be no
cuts, rips, or tears in cord insulation. Heavy-duty
cord stress is typical abuse for industrial plugs and
connectors.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Devices
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What Is a GFCI?
The National Electric Code 2005 Edition Article 100 defines a
GFCI:
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a device intended
for the protection of personnel that functions to de-energize a
circuit or portion thereof within an established period of time
when a current to ground exceeds the values established for a
Class A device.
Class A ground fault circuit interrupters trip when the current to
ground has a value in the range of 4 mA to 6 mA.
GFCIs protect against electric shock incidents, including death
by electrocution.
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How a GFCI Works

A GFCI has an internal comparator
circuit that monitors the difference in
current between the hot and neutral on
the load side of the device. If the
comparator circuit senses a difference
between the hot and neutral of 5 mAs, it
will interrupt power to the load side of
the receptacle in .025 seconds
preventing a serious injury due to
electric shock.
Normal
Conditions.
Hazardous
Ground Fault.
GFCI
Protected.
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How a GFCI Works

The diagram shows the dangers of
electrical current. Less than 20 mA will
affect respiration. It only takes 50 mA to
cause heart fibrillation. The GFCI is
engineered to trip at about 5 mA, a level
below that which would injure a healthy
person.
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How a GFCI Works

Because a GFCI constantly monitors the hot and neutral conductors only, a ground
conductor is not required for the device to function properly. This allows GFCIs to be used
in retrofit applications in older houses with two-wire (non-grounded) wiring.
Receptacle-type GFCIs switch both the ungrounded conductor and neutral.
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Electrocution Data
Note the significant electrocution decline represented by the red line. In the mid 1970s time
period, there were more than 600 consumer product related electrocutions annually. Today,
there are less than that number, in large part due to GFCI receptacle use.
Annual Electrocutions Associated With Consumer Products.
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National Electrical Code

Timeline of Primary Requirements
1968
Underwater light fixtures in swimming pools
1971
Construction sites; Outdoors at dwellings
1975
Bathrooms of residential occupancies
1978
Dwelling unit garages; Marinas and boatyards
1981
Within 20 ft. of spas and hot tubs
1987
At least one receptacle in a dwelling basement; Kitchen receptacles within 6 ft. of

sink, above counter tops
1993
Non-dwelling bathrooms and on rooftops
2002
Commercial kitchens
2005
Laundry, utility and wet bar sinks; Non-dwelling outdoor receptacles accessible to
the public
2008
All outdoor receptacles
2011
Within 6 ft. of all sinks in a dwelling; Indoor wet locations in other than dwellings
2014
Within 6 ft. of any bathtub or shower stall; All 125V, 15A or 20A receptacles in
laundry areas in dwellings; Dishwasher outlets in dwellings
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GFCIs are required by NEC 2011 in facility areas prone to electrical shock such as
kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, garages, swimming pools, outdoors, construction sites,
crawl spaces, etc. The NEC continuously updates their codes and adds new locations that
require GFCIs.
UL recommends that installed GFCIs should only be tested with their integral TEST and
RESET buttons.
In addition, UL, NEMA, and OSHA recommend not using external testers because they do
not produce accurate results.
GFCI receptacles manufactured on or after June 29, 2015 will require the self-test (automonitoring) feature.
Source: NFPA 70. National Electrical Code. NEC 2005. Copyright 2005. National Fire Protection Association. All Rights Reserved.
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GFCI device trip indicator light
The trip indicator light is on when the GFCI is

tripped. This provides a visual indication in addition to
the RESET button tripped-out that a ground fault
condition has occurred and may still exist, or damage
to the device may have occurred and protection has
been lost.
The trip indicator light is a convenience feature in
addition to the RESET button tripped-out. The light
makes it easier to identify a tripped GFCI.
In general, when the GFCI is tripped, the light will be
on. When the GFCI is RESET, the light will go off.
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GFCI device auto-ground feature
This is an auto-ground feature in the strap that assures grounding when the device is
screwed to the metal box. This feature eliminates the need to run a separate equipmentgrounding wire from the metallic box to the GFCI device.
This feature ensures proper equipment ground, which helps to prevent electrocution.
Self-test GFCI devices
A self-test GFCI conducts an automatic test every second, ensuring that it is always ready
to protect.
If the device fails the test, the indicator light flashes to signal that the GFCI should be
replaced.
Hospital grade GFCI devices (green dot)
GFCI devices must meet the same additional test requirements in UL 498 that a receptacle
device must pass to be listed hospital grade and bear the green dot on the device face.
This ensures the GFCI device helps to prevent injury, including electrocution, in healthcare
facilities.
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Importance of meeting Fed Spec requirements
Federal Specification W-C-596 General Specification for Electrical Power Connectors

has long been used as the quality standard for commercial receptacles. The document is
produced by the General Service Administration of the U.S. Federal Government and
identifies construction features, marking specifications and performance requirements
beyond the requirements of the safety standards, for the purpose of durability and service
life. Underwriters Laboratories is authorized to apply the federal specification verification
mark, and Fed Spec is required on many government projects.
W-C-596 requires more rigorous abuse and performance tests in:
Blade retention
Integrity of assembly
Terminal strength
Grounding contact
Current overload
Accelerated aging
Temperature rise
And more
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Testing GFCI Receptacles

Test during installation and monthly:
1. Plug lamp into GFCI.
2. Turn on lamp.
3. Push TEST button. GFCI should trip, stopping flow of electricity to the lamp.
The RESET button will pop out.
4. If the lamp does not turn off when the test button is pushed, the GFCI is not working
properly and should be replaced immediately.
5. If the lamp does turn off when the test button is pushed, the GFCI is working properly.
To restore power, press the RESET button.
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UL Certification Tests for GFCIs

GFCI receptacle devices must meet these more rigorous, revised UL certification tests for
GFCIs effective July 28, 2006:
End of Life: When a GFCI receptacle is incapable of passing its internal test function (it is
no longer capable of providing ground fault protection), it will comply with either a or b:
a) Render itself incapable of delivering power
b) Indicate by visual and/or audible means that the device must be replaced
Reverse Line-Load Miswire: A GFCI loses its ability to protect when it is miswired (line
wires connected to load terminals and load wires connected to line terminals).
UL requirements to comply with:
a) Yellow warning sticker on load terminals
b) A GFCI will deny power to the receptacle face if it is miswired
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UL Certification Tests for GFCIs

GFCIs - Important Safety Warning
ATTENTION
The load terminals under this label are for feeding additional receptacles. Miswiring can leave this outlet
without ground fault protection. Read instructions prior to wiring.
Miswire label
wrapped around
load terminals
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Types of GFCIs
15A & 20A GFCI Receptacles.
Dead Front GFCI.

Rated as a 1.5 HP motor control
switch.
Hospital Grade GFCI

Receptacles .
Meets demanding UL Hospital
Grade requirements.
Switch / GFCI Receptacles.

Ideal for kitchen and bath
remodeling.
Tamper-Resistant GFCI
Receptacles.
Shutter system protects children
Required by 2008 NEC in homes.
Nightlight / GFCI Receptacles.

LED Nightlight with 20-year life.
Weather-Resistant GFCI
Receptacles.
Required by NEC for outdoor
installations.
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Types of GFCIs
Prewired Plugtail GFCI

Receptacle.
Faster, more reliable installation.
RoHS GFCI Receptacles.

Reduction of hazardous
substances.
NAFTA-Compliant GFCI
Receptacles.
To meet requirements of Buy
American Act .
Portable GFCI.
For construction and
maintenance.
Isolated Ground GFCI

Receptacles.
For computerized equipment in
commercial kitchens and labs.
Audible Alarm GFCI

Receptacles.
For refrigerators, freezers, sump
pumps.
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GFCI FAQs
Q: Can a GFCI be installed on a two-wire system and will it work
properly?
A: Yes, a GFCI can be installed on a two-wire system, and if a

ground fault should occur, the GFCI will safely remove voltage to the
load. The installation is allowed by the National Electrical Code,
Article 406.4(D)(2)(b). Even in a three-wire system, the GFCI is only
monitoring the hot and the neutral conductors. If a leakage path to
ground is formed, the path will be between the load and ground or
through the body and ground. At that time, if the leakage is sufficient,
the GFCI will detect the difference between the hot and the neutral
current, and the GFCI will trip.
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GFCI FAQs
Q: How many receptacles can be wired downstream from a GFCI?
A: There is no set limit; however, thought should be given to the

length of the wire run. The farther the distance is from the GFCI to
the load, the greater the chance is for nuisance tripping to occur.
Please remember the exam password TRIPPING. You will be required to enter it in
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GFCI FAQs
Q: I just installed a GFCI in a facility. I have two receptacles wired to
be protected downstream. When I push the test button, the unit will
trip. The power is removed on the receptacles downstream, but there
is still power on the GFCI. Is the GFCI defective?
A: No, the GFCI is not defective. This question is also a classic. The
GFCI was wired with the line and load conductors in reverse (lineload miswire). When the test button is pushed, the unit will trip. If
receptacles are wired downstream, voltage will be removed to those
devices and power will remain on the GFCI contacts. It is strongly
recommended upon installation of a GFCI to test for voltage at the
contacts after the GFCI has been tripped.
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GFCI FAQs
Q: My GFCI has a NEMA 5-15R configuration, but the side of the
device says it is rated for 20-amps. Do I have the proper unit, or is
the device incorrectly marked?
A: The 15-amp GFCI, just like a receptacle, is designed to be

installed on a 15- or 20-amp branch circuit. The 20-amp rating is for
when the device is used in a feed-thru application on a 20-amp
branch circuit. A 15-amp GFCI and a NEMA 5-15R receptacle are
tested by UL to confirm the devices are capable of handling the
higher current.
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Other Electrical Devices
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Weatherproof Covers
Where 15- and 20-amp receptacles are installed outdoors in a wet location, they must be
provided with an enclosure or cover that is weatherproof whether or not the attachment
plug is inserted. [NEC 406.9(B)(1)]
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Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)

AFCI receptacles protect against electrical fires.
NEC definition of AFCI:
A device intended to provide protection from the effects of arc faults by recognizing
characteristics unique to arcing and by functioning to de-energize the circuit when an arc
fault is detected.
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AFCI Receptacle: Types of Arcing

Arcing is current flowing
through an unintended
path.
There are two types of
arcing: parallel and series
(between ends of broken
conductor).
Very high temperature are
possible10,000 degrees
Fahrenheit ignites studs,
and conductor insulation.
Test lab photo: series arc on

appliance cord resulting in fire.
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AFCI Receptacle: 2014 NEC Requirements

Section 210.12 (A) requires arc-fault circuit interrupter protection in dwelling units,
dormitory units, and on dwelling unit branch-circuits that are extended or modified. The arcfault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a readily accessible location.
Dwelling Units All 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying
outlets installed in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors,
libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas,
or similar rooms or areas shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter.
Dormitory Units All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying
outlets installed in dormitory unit bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, closets, and similar
rooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter.
Note: Guest Rooms and Guest Suites Guest rooms and guest
suites that are provided with permanent provisions for cooking shall
have branch circuits installed to meet the rules for dwelling units
(including AFCI protection).
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Surge Protective Receptacles

Tamper-Resistant
Prewired
plugtail
receptacle
connector.
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Surge Protective Receptacles

A steady green light means the device is protected. The audible alarm function can either
be enabled (default positionshipped this way) or set to alarm off, which must be set
manually.
Once the device can no longer protect against transient surge voltage, the alarm will
sound, and the LED will indicate this by flashing red simultaneously. The alarm can then be
turned off, but the LED will continue to flash red. The device will still allow for power
access, but will no longer protect against transient surge voltage.
The audible alarm will not come on when the LED remains green.
It is possible for the LED to flash red, yet the audible alarm does not come on. This is when
the alarm off switch is in the disabled position. This LED-only indication still means that
the end of life condition now exists.
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Third Party Agency Listings

It is critical to look for third party agency listings, tests, and certifications when specifying
electrical devices for a project.
498
1449 3rd Edition
C22.2 No. 42
US
Listed
Listed to UL 498 and

UL 1449 3rd Edition
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Prewired Plugtail Receptacle

Patent approved devices such as this have had
performance tests developed in conjunction with
UL:
Retention of crimp and weld 3-lb. minimum
Heat rise testing
Assembly testing 30-lb. minimum
Connector retention .5-lb. minimum
Abuse testing
Receptacles tested to W-C-596 (Fed Spec) and

hospital grade
No exposed energized parts.
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A device such as this has UL listed connectors which are
keyed to ensure proper wiring installation into each
receptacle. The connector simply snaps into the back of
the device. These devices are finger safe with no
exposed terminals, preventing accidental electrical shock
or electrocution.
These receptacles withstand specific UL/cUL tests and
are UL/cUL listed.
The tail contacts withstand a 20-lb. pull test submitted to
and approved by UL.
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Connected Equipment Safety Options
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Safety Options
Ground continuity monitoring (GCM) plugs and connectors with assured upstream ground
continuity monitoring provide multiple condition indications (LEDs), providing:
immediate indication of wiring problems
quicker troubleshooting, and
highly valued levels of increased safety.
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Ground Continuity Monitoring

Ground continuity monitor (GCM) indications:
Green upstream circuit grounded and wired
properly.
Panel
Red open ground/reversed polarity of line

conductor.
None hot and ground reversed/open hot/open
neutral.
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Ground Continuity Monitoring

Ground continuity monitor (GCM) indications:
Having a GCM plug as well as a connector body
on a cord-set will help to isolate where the
problem exists.
Panel
A green plug indication with a red connector

body tells you that the problem is in the cord.
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In summary.
What is so important about electrical devices?
Health Safety Welfare (HSW) and the device decisions you make.
With all the device grades available, choice is important. Write your Master Spec around
the specific key features and quality you want, then hold to it.
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The Importance of Electrical Devices

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