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See why child-safety
outlets are needed-
and how they protect.
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Children At Risk.
In the U.S., an average of seven children per day (mostly boys under age three) are treated in emergency rooms for injuries due to contact with electrical outlets. Typically, these injuries occur at home and are caused by inserting common objects such as hairpins, keys and paper clips. Most victims experience 1st-degree or 2nd-degree burns-but more serious injuries also occur.

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Tamper-resistant receptacles provide real safety.
Fortunately, protecting kids from these injuries is simple. Tamper-resistant receptacles (also known as child-safety outlets) look like standard receptacles-but they include automatic shutters, which admit plugs but block other objects. These receptacles have demonstrated their effectiveness in hospital pediatric care areas, where they've been required for years.

Tamper-resistant receptacles are safer than plastic outlet caps (which young kids can easily remove) or sliding-shutter wall plates (which may cause potentially dangerous heat build-up). These receptacles have demonstrated their effectiveness in hospital pediatric care areas, where they've been required for years.

All major receptacle manufacturers offer tamper-resistant receptacles at a cost only slightly higher than comparable standard receptacles. NEMA estimates an average increased cost per average home of less than $50.

>> Learn more about how tamper-resistant receptacles work and what they cost.
>> See links to manufacturers' websites.


Required by the 2008 National Electrical Code©.
Because child-safety outlets provide an important advance in reducing traumatic injuries to children, 2008 NEC© Article 406.11 requires all new-construction residential receptacles be tamper-resistant.
Implementation will be state to state. View anticipated state adoption map now.


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