Interior gaurds for thermostats?

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Interior gaurds for thermostats? #206288
06/14/12 12:55 PM 06/14/12 12:55 PM

cgw

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NEC 210.60(B) requires guards for receptacles athat are behind beds. This is pretty common for dorm rooms. does anyone make a "guard" that can be used in this case?

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Re: Interior gaurds for thermostats? [Re: cgw] #206290
06/14/12 03:39 PM 06/14/12 03:39 PM

HotLine1

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You should be able to find a t'stst guard at WW Grainger, McMaster Carr, or a good HVAC supply house.

John

Re: Interior gaurds for thermostats? [Re: HotLine1] #206291
06/14/12 04:59 PM 06/14/12 04:59 PM

cgw

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Sorry the title is incorrect. It should be receptacles (not thermostats).

Re: Interior gaurds for thermostats? [Re: cgw] #206296
06/14/12 09:23 PM 06/14/12 09:23 PM

HotLine1

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OK. I have not seen any receptacle 'guards' in any of the hotels I have inspected.

John

Re: Interior gaurds for thermostats? [Re: cgw] #206297
06/14/12 09:31 PM 06/14/12 09:31 PM

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A google search was unsuccessful.

If you're in a pinch....how about a 'bubble cover' (Weatherproof while in use) RACO used to make a real nice cast aluminum one.

Other suggestion would be to move/eliminate the receptacle.

John