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Garage and outdoor receptacle checklist

Goal​

Confirm required garage and outdoor receptacles, protection, and covers before inspection.

Inputs you must know before you start​

  • Garage count and layout.
  • Exterior wall locations and elevations.
  • GFCI requirements and device types.
  • Weatherproof cover requirements.

The path (in order)​

  1. Identify required garage receptacle locations.
  2. Identify required outdoor receptacle locations.
  3. Confirm GFCI protection for required outlets.
  4. Verify weatherproof boxes and covers for exterior outlets.
  5. Label and document circuits at the panel.

This is​

A checklist for garage and outdoor receptacle compliance.

This is not​

A full exterior equipment circuit design or lighting plan.

Inspection-ready checklist​

  • Garage receptacles installed per requirements.
  • Outdoor receptacles installed per requirements.
  • GFCI protection verified.
  • Weatherproof covers and boxes verified.

Worked example​

A dwelling garage receives required receptacles, exterior outlets are installed at required locations with in-use covers, and GFCI protection is verified.

Cross references​

  • Primary: 210.52(G), 210.52(E)
  • Secondary: 210.8, 406.9

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