I'm not sure, but I believe the orange outlets mean that the outlet is 
protected with backup power, e.g., a generator, in case of lost power from the 
grid.  I've seen these in hospitals.  I don't know if it's in the NEC or not.

Anyone?

Regards,
John Kretsch

-----Original Message-----
From: Anil Allamaneni [mailto:a...@acc.com]
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 12:11
To: emc-pstc
Subject: Orange Power Outlets




Greetings folks,

I seem to remember from my previous life in test labs, that orange colored
power outlets are exclusively for non-US power, specifically 230V AC. Just
did some reading on the National Electric Code online and cannot find this
rule anywhere.

What gives? Thanks

Anil


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