An outdoor receptacle, in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations, requires ____ when the receptacle is covered.
A) no additional enclosure for the receptacle that is weatherproof
B) a water-resistant enclosure
C) specific placement under a suitable overhang
D) an enclosure for the receptacle that is weatherproof

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An outdoor receptacle in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations must have an enclosure that is weatherproof, even when the receptacle is covered. This is because moisture can still penetrate the covered receptacle and cause a hazard if the enclosure is not weatherproof.

An Outdoor Receptacle, in a Location Protected from the Weather