406.3 Receptacle ratings
What changed in 406.3
Receptacles can no longer be reconditioned. They still have to be listed and marked with their ratings and maker.
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- Receptacles still need a listing plus markings for maker, voltage and amps.
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Receptacles can no longer be reconditioned. They still have to be listed and marked with their ratings and maker.
2023 NEC®New
Found at 406.2 in the 2023 NEC®.
The bans on reconditioning receptacles, cord connectors, attachment plugs and flanged surface devices were gathered into new 406.2.
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This section did not change from 2023 to 2026.
More 2020 changes in Article 406
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