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title: "What Is Weather-resistant receptacle? Electrical Glossary"
description: "A weather-resistant receptacle is an outlet made for damp or wet locations, such as patios, decks and pool areas."
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Wiring and circuits

# Weather-resistant receptacle

A weather-resistant receptacle is an outlet made for damp or wet locations, such as patios, decks and pool areas.

Leviton says that all residential outdoor outlets are required to be weather-resistant, including outlets on patios, decks and near pools and hot tubs. It adds that, to meet code, the outlet must be paired with a proper weatherproof enclosure for complete protection from the elements.

The outlet alone is not enough, because the cover matters most where plugs stay in use. Outdoor outlets also need [GFCI](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/gfci) protection. Many are also [tamper-resistant](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/tamper-resistant-receptacle). A licensed electrician should install or replace outdoor outlets. See [hot tub and pool electrical safety](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/blog/hot-tub-and-pool-electrical-safety).

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## Related terms

-   [Receptacle](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/receptacle)
-   [Tamper-resistant receptacle](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/tamper-resistant-receptacle)
-   [GFCI](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/gfci)
-   [Outlet](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/outlet)

## Sources

1.  [Leviton: Weather-Resistant Products for Outdoor Safety](https://leviton.com/content/dam/leviton/residential/product_documents/solution_sheets/Leviton%20Weather-Resistant%20Solutions%20for%20Outdoor%20Safety%20Guide.pdf)
2.  [Leviton: Weather-Resistant Products for Outdoor Safety](https://leviton.com/content/dam/leviton/residential/product_documents/solution_sheets/Leviton%20Weather-Resistant%20Solutions%20for%20Outdoor%20Safety%20Guide.pdf)

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