Make your home safer for your children—install tamper resistant receptacles.
Recent updates to the Canadian Electrical Code now require all new homes to have tamper resistant receptacles. Although older homes are not required by code to have these new receptacles, it is a good idea to install these new receptacles if you have small children in your home.
What are tamper resistant receptacles?
They look just like the regular electrical outlets in your walls, but are designed to prevent children from receiving a shock when they try to insert objects like hairpins or keys into electrical outlets.
The built-in shutter system prevents anything from going into just one outlet hole. The shutters will open only if two prongs are heading into the outlet holes at the same time.
Where can I purchase these receptacles?
Visit your local home building supplies store.
Do I need an electrical permit to install the new receptacles?
Homeowners are required to purchase a Homeowner Electrical Wiring Permit for the replacement of an existing duplex receptacle with a tamper-resistant receptacle.
Visit our permits and inspections section for information on how to obtain a permit.
Saskatchewan-specific interpretations of the new code for electrical contractors
Review the 2009 Saskatchewan Interpretations, Tables, Diagram and Bulletins booklet for information on tamper resistant receptacles for dwelling units (section 26-712).
