Currently in New York State, the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) is being enforced. When replacing a receptacle outlet in a dwelling unit for any reason, the following National Electrical Code requirements apply:
406.4(D) Replacements. Replacement of receptacles shall comply with 406.4(D)(1) through (D)(6), as applicable. Arc-fault circuit-interrupter (AFCI) type and ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) type receptacles shall be installed in a readily accessible location.
406.4(D)(3) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters. Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected receptacles shall be provided where replacements are made at receptacle outlets that are required to be so protected elsewhere in this Code.
406.4(D)(4) Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. Where a receptacle outlet is located in any areas specified in 210.12(A) or (B), a replacement receptacle at this outlet shall be one of the following:
(1) A listed outlet branch-circuit type arc-fault circuit-interrupter (AFCI) receptacle.
(2) A receptacle protected by a listed outlet branch-circuit type arc-fault circuit-interrupter (AFCI) type receptacle.
(3) a receptacle protected by a listed combination type arc-fault circuit-interrupter (AFCI) type circuit breaker.
406.4(D)(5) Tamper-Resistant Receptacle. Listed tamper-resistant receptacles shall be provided where replacements are made at receptacle outlets that are required to be tamper-resistant elsewhere in this Code, except where a non-grounding receptacle is replaced with another non-grounding receptacle.
406.4(D)(6) Weather-Resistant Receptacles. Weather-resistant receptacles shall be provided where replacements are made at receptacle outlets that are required to be so protected elsewhere in this Code.
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