A receptacle is always an outlet but an outlet is not only a receptacle. An outlet is defined as “A point on the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment”. A receptacle however has always been something that an attachment plug is connected to.

What do you call an electrical outlet?

Electrical outlets (also known as outlets, electrical sockets, plugs, and wall plugs) allow electrical equipment to connect to the electrical grid. In other words, each side of an electrical outlet acts as a terminal.

Is a switch considered a receptacle?

However, if the switch operates lighting outlets for outdoor luminaire, closets or other loads not terminated in bedroom space then AFCI protection is not NEC required, because a switch is not considered an outlet*. This would include a receptacle outlet, a lighting outlet, but not a switch.

Does every room need a light switch?

Unless meeting one of the two exceptions, at least one lighting outlet controlled by a wall switch is required in every habitable room.

How do you know when a receptacle is bad?

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How many outlets are required in a room?

By todays standards, a bedroom should have one outlet for each 12 feet of wall and at least one outlet on each wall. This may be an older building that predates current electrical standards. However, numerous extension cords create a fire hazard.

Can I plug my fridge into any outlet?

Does a refrigerator need a special outlet? Refrigerators dont need special outlets. They can be plugged into a standard 110-120 volt outlet so long as the socket is three-pronged. This means that while you can plug something else into the same outlet, you probably shouldnt—especially not another appliance.