Fill in the blank with the appropriate answer.
Isolated ground receptacles installed in nonmetallic boxes shall be covered with a _________.
A) nonmetallic faceplate
B) metal faceplate if the box contains a feature or accessory that permits the effective grounding of the faceplate
C) either A or B are allowed
D) neither A nor B is allowed
Find the Answer
Answer: C
As noted in Sec. 406.3(D)(2), isolated ground receptacles installed in nonmetallic boxes shall be covered with a nonmetallic faceplate or (by Exception) a metal faceplate if the box contains a feature or accessory that permits the effective grounding of the faceplate.
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