Outdoor receptacle: GFCI and weather protection

Coordinate shock protection, suitable enclosure/cover, location and provincial code rather than copying another jurisdiction.

VERT / GREEN = documenter/entretenir · JAUNE / YELLOW = vérifier avant travaux · ROUGE / RED = arrêter le DIY et faire valider.

No identifiable outdoor shock protection
Verify jurisdiction and circuit requirements before use. Broken cover/water ingress
Take out of service if needed and correct enclosure/cover. New outdoor receptacle planned
Check location, GFCI and weather protection under local code. Periodic test documented
Test devices per manufacturer.

What the professional checks

Apply local electrical code
Verify enclosure, cover and shock protection

Official sources

ESA — exemple Ontario: prises extérieures

Checked: 2026-08-22

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