Devices, Outlets & Switches · Wiring Devices
Tamper-Resistant Receptacle
A receptacle with internal shutters that block foreign objects, required in dwellings to protect children from shock. Marked "TR".
Common uses
Code-required outlets in homes and child-occupied spaces
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