are especially important in locations where electricity could come into contact with water.
The ESFI recommends testing GFCI protection regularly to make sure it is functioning properly.
And notice something interesting:
A GFCI can be installed ground-up or ground-down.
The safety mechanism isn’t dependent on which direction the face of the receptacle is pointing.
What About Child Safety?
The orientation of a receptacle shouldn’t be confused with child protection.
If you’re concerned about children and electrical outlets, the more relevant feature is a tamper-resistant receptacle, commonly abbreviated TRR.
Tamper-resistant receptacles
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