Yesterday I encountered my first new construction home that was equipped with Tamper Resistant Receptacles. These new receptacles have built in spring loaded shutters which are designed to protect children, and are now being required by the 2008 National Electrical Code.
To me this is alot better than the plastic inserts, which each have to be removed for inspection/ testing. I did notice however that sometimes you have to wiggle your tester to insert it into the receptacle.
Photo from Leviton website. Notice the distinctive "TR" stamped on the face of the outlet.
Leviton has a great display on how these work at their website and inspectors may be interested in their "Free" tamper resistant receptacle tester. See the link at their webpage.
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