Tamper resistant receptacles, unlike traditional receptacles, offer the added protection of a permanently installed, spring-loaded slider mechanism capable of resisting insertion of single pronged elements (such as keys, hairpins or nails) while still allowing access to electrical plugs. Lutron tamper-resistant receptacles are compliant with article 406.11 of the 2008 National electric code (NEC®). The NEC prohibits the dimming of standard receptacles. The dimmable outlets of the dual dimming tamper-resistant (DDTR) and half dimming tamper-resistant (HDTR) are specifically designed to mechanically reject all NEMA standard plugs and thus can not be used for any other device (fan, heater, vacuum, radio, etc.). These receptacles will only accept the special mating Lutron replacement plug for dimming use (RP-FDU). The result is an NEC compliant way to control a portable lamp with a dimmer.

Lutron® Receptacle, Duplex Half Dimming, Series: CAR-15-HDTR, 125 VAC, 15 A, 60 Hz Frequency, NEMA 5-15R NEMA Rating, Commercial/Residential/Specification Grade, Back Wire Terminal, White, 4.69 in H x 2.94 in W x 0.3 in D Dimensions

• Features on receptacles for dimming use reject standard plugs
• Uses standard switched receptacle wiring
• Permanently installed internal tamper-resistant shutter mechanism capable of resisting insertion of foreign elements into the device
• Specification grade construction
• Receptacle face compatible with NEMA designer and Nova® opening wallplates
• Plug may be used with standard receptacles and with new receptacles designed for dimming use
• Gloss finish
• Tamper-resistant