Almost all 15- or 20-amp, 125-volt receptacles in a house must be __________.

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Tamper-resistant receptacles have been required by the National Electrical Code since 2008 to prevent children from accidentally inserting foreign objects into the slots and getting electrocuted. Terminated, color-coded, and self-grounding are important aspects of wiring and electrical systems, but they are not specifically required for standard receptacles in homes.

Almost All 15- or 20-Amp, 125-Volt Receptacles in a House