Article 406.Receptacles in Bathtub and Shower Spaces.

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In MA, Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over a bathtub or shower stall.

MA amendments.

406.9(C)(1). Replace the entire content with the following sentence:

"Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over a bathtub or shower stall."

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Which of the following is true regarding receptacle replacements in Massachusetts?

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	A:	All receptacle replacements in Massachusetts must be both AFCI and GFCI protected.
	B:	GFCI protected receptacles shall be provided where replacements are made at receptacle outlets that are required to be AFCI protected elsewhere in this Code.
	C:	AFCI protected receptacles shall be provided where replacements are made at receptacle outlets that are required to be GFCI protected elsewhere in this Code.
	D:	Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over a bathtub or shower stall.