Which feature is required for outdoor receptacles to reduce weather-related hazards?

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Which feature is required for outdoor receptacles to reduce weather-related hazards?

Explanation:
Outdoor receptacles must have weatherproof enclosures and covers to keep moisture and debris away from live parts. When rain, snow, or humidity can reach a receptacle, water can enter the box or the opening around the plug, creating a shock hazard and the potential for short circuits or corrosion. A weatherproof enclosure surrounds the outlet and a gasketed, properly installed cover shields the receptacle even when a plug is inserted or removed, dramatically reducing those weather-related risks. Other options don’t address moisture protection and aren’t appropriate for outdoor use.

Outdoor receptacles must have weatherproof enclosures and covers to keep moisture and debris away from live parts. When rain, snow, or humidity can reach a receptacle, water can enter the box or the opening around the plug, creating a shock hazard and the potential for short circuits or corrosion. A weatherproof enclosure surrounds the outlet and a gasketed, properly installed cover shields the receptacle even when a plug is inserted or removed, dramatically reducing those weather-related risks. Other options don’t address moisture protection and aren’t appropriate for outdoor use.

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