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		fakename11 on April 18, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Regulators urge safety recall of Peloton treadmill... Most houses are sold with outlets that can be extremely dangerous for kids. Do we need more regulation for this too?

TheSpiceIsLife on April 18, 2021 | [–]

Yes.

Are RCDs not required in your area?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residual-current_device

TheCoelacanth on April 19, 2021 | [–]

We, in fact, have added more regulation in that area. Outlets installed below 5.5 feet are required by code to be tamper-resistant so that they aren't dangerous to children.

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