Installing "in use" exterior outlets

[akpolaris]

I am planning on installing 2 of these outlets , 1 each on the exterior of front and back of my shop building. Do they need to be on the same circuit or can I just make sure that they are installed on a circuit with a GFCI in the run. All my wiring has a GFCI in the run.

 

[pattenp]

They can be just GFCI protected from another GFCI outlet on the same circuit. The outside outlet (device) itself needs to be marked as weather resistant. The device should have a "WR" marking on the front.

 

[C96]

I am planning on installing 2 of these outlets , 1 each on the exterior of front and back of my shop building. Do they need to be on the same circuit or can I just make sure that they are installed on a circuit with a GFCI in the run. All my wiring has a GFCI in the run.

For the most part yes

Also, you need ↓↓ THIS ↓↓

 

[pattenp]

For the most part yes

Also, you need ↓↓ THIS ↓↓

This is what an "In use outlet" is.

 

[C96]

This is what an "In use outlet" is.

Lol… that might be Home Depot’s name for it, but the actual terminology identifying the cover as stated in the 2014 NEC shall be listed and identified as "extra duty."

But I suppose you can call it whatever you like.

 

[pattenp]

Lol… that might be Home Depot’s name for it, but the actual terminology identifying the cover as stated in the 2014 NEC shall be listed and identified as "extra duty."

But I suppose you can call it whatever you like.

Not meant to be funny. "While in use" is not a Home Depot name. Look at Leviton, Cooper, etc. and you see it's a common reference used for those outlet covers.

 

[Kevin C]

Lol… that might be Home Depot’s name for it, but the actual terminology identifying the cover as stated in the 2014 NEC shall be listed and identified as "extra duty."

But I suppose you can call it whatever you like.

You can get extra duty or standard duty inuse covers.

Edit: This is not an exact quote but an explanation of the requirement: 406.9 (B) (1). All 15 and 20A receptacles installed in wet locations shall have an in-use
cover installed that is listed and identified as “Extra Duty”.

The inuse cover must now meet extra duty requirements, unless its a one or two family dwelling (EDIT this is only if you are on the 2011 NEC, in 2014 that allowance was eliminated).


http://www.electricsmarts.com/container.aspx?tab=code_corner&storyid=17872

EDIT: The OP is on the 2011 NEC- This is a explanation of 2011, not 2014.

EDIT: This is not a code quote! This is an explanation of what the code means. A link to the explanation is just above this quote. Code Section 406.9(B)(1) “Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations” has a new requirement. If the receptacle enclosure is supported from grade in a wet location, the cover shall be listed and identified as “extra-duty.” There is an exception for one- or two-family dwellings. This is in addition to the prior code that requires weather resistant (WR) types in wet locations.

 

[C96]

Not meant to be funny. "While in use" is not a Home Depot name. Look at Leviton, Cooper, etc. and you see it's a common reference used for those outlet covers.

That’s fine, they can call it whatever they like too, but for it to comply with the 2014 NEC it must be identified as “extra duty” not simply "While in use" cover.

You can get extra duty or standard duty inuse covers.

This may be true, but only the ones identified as “extra duty” are 2014 compliant.

Quote:
406.9 (B) (1). All 15 and 20A receptacles installed in wet locations shall have an in-use
cover installed that is listed and identified as “Extra Duty”.

Lol…I don’t know where your quoting this from, but the quote is not from the 2014 NEC. The NEC does not and has not used the term “in use cover” for a weatherproof / weather-resistant enclosure for use in a wet location.

The inuse cover must now meet extra duty requirements, unless its a one or two family dwelling.

Being a one or two family dwelling has no bearing on the requirement. The 2014 NEC simply states that in wet locations the outlet cover shall be listed and shall be identified as "extra duty."

Quote:
Code Section 406.9(B)(1) “Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations” has a new requirement. If the receptacle enclosure is supported from grade in a wet location, the cover shall be listed and identified as “extra-duty.” There is an exception for one- or two-family dwellings. This is in addition to the prior code that requires weather resistant (WR) types in wet locations.

Again, your quotes are not from the 2014 NEC. My statements have been based on the 2014 version, so these old quotes your posting along with the fictitious one that has “shall have an in-use cover installed” are not relevant.

 

[Kevin C]

That’s fine, they can call it whatever they like too, but for it to comply with the 2014 NEC it must be identified as “extra duty” not simply "While in use" cover.



This may be true, but only the ones identified as “extra duty” are 2014 compliant.

The OP is in Seward Alaska.... They are on NEC 2011. My quotes and links are in reference to the 2011 NEC.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4473976&postcount=1

Map of NEC adoption by state


The real point I was trying to make is that "in use" covers is a pretty common term and that "Extra Duty" is a type of in use cover.

In the code book they call it something like "enclosure that is weatherproof regardless of whether or not the attachment plug cap is inserted"

Not very catchy...

The extra duty requirement was new to the 2011 and expanded on in the 2014. In 2011 extra duty covers were required but there was an exception for one and two family ( standard duty). In 2014 that exception was removed.


This is for wet locations, if its a damp location see 406.9A.

I hope that makes sense...

 

[pattenp]

That’s fine, they can call it whatever they like too, but for it to comply with the 2014 NEC it must be identified as “extra duty” not simply "While in use" cover.

Why are you mixing apples and oranges? I not stating code as to the required duty rating of the cover. I'm just saying the cover is called a "While In Use" cover by the electrical industry? I agree that that the 2014 NEC now requires it to be "extra duty" rated.

 

[1953mercury]

Believe they also need to be 4' up. Mike

 

[akpolaris]

Boy I didn't mean to start a ******* contest but do have a compatible weatherproof (in use) cover, planned on being at least 48" up, to stay out of the snow. and will make sure it is WR. Thanks for the help. The NEC seems to even confuse electricians,