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title: Did I install my outlet up-side down?
description: No. The National Electrical Code (NEC) of the United States (NFPA 70), does not provide any specification for the orientation of the outlet. We recommend...
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# Did I install my outlet up-side down?

No. The National Electrical Code (NEC) of the United States (NFPA 70), does not provide any specification for the orientation of the outlet. We recommend checking local codes to make sure there aren’t any local code requirements.

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