Which statement about outdoor receptacles is correct?

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Which statement about outdoor receptacles is correct?

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Outdoor outlets are exposed to rain, dew, and humidity, so the safety focus is keeping them dry and protected. The correct approach is that outdoor receptacles must be weatherproof, using weatherproof enclosures and weatherproof covers rated for outdoor use to prevent moisture from entering and causing shocks or shorts. GFCI protection is important, but it does not replace the need for proper weatherproofing. The other ideas—placing outlets only on the south side, or mounting them at ground level without covers—do not provide the necessary protection and safety required by code.

Outdoor outlets are exposed to rain, dew, and humidity, so the safety focus is keeping them dry and protected. The correct approach is that outdoor receptacles must be weatherproof, using weatherproof enclosures and weatherproof covers rated for outdoor use to prevent moisture from entering and causing shocks or shorts. GFCI protection is important, but it does not replace the need for proper weatherproofing. The other ideas—placing outlets only on the south side, or mounting them at ground level without covers—do not provide the necessary protection and safety required by code.

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