Tamper resistant floor receptacle

Because Maggie's tongue was wet, the electricity was able to transfer to Maggie's tongue giving her a shock. This is fairly difficult to accomplish, but Maggie licked it just right. A quick call to the Shock doctors resolved Maggie's problem.

The solution was to replace the wall-type receptacle that was used by the correct floor-mount box and an approved cover that has threaded metal inserts to keep wet noses AND high heels out when the receptacle is not in use.

 These boxes are specially designed with a built-in gasket to keep water out, should something get spilled on it or while the floors are being cleaned . They are suitable for both hard floors and low pile carpeting.  The metallic coverplate in various finishes is more durable than an ordinary wall receptacle.

Maggie and her new friend Chadwick

This problem is solved for Maggie, and could have been avoided by taking out a hydro permit for the job:  Whenever you do electrical work in your home the Electrical Safety Authority requires you to take out a permit for ANY additions to your wiring.

This isn't to say you cannot do your own wiring; as a homeowner, you are legally allowed to do electrical work in your home, but your work must have a permit taken out and be inspected by the Electrical Safety Authority. The only time you do not have to take out a permit is when you replace an existing receptacle or switch with a similar receptacle or switch.

An electrician may NOT work in your home unless he is working there as an employee of an Electrical Safety Authority licensed contracting company. The neighbour's brother-in-law working out of the trunk of his car on weekends is illegal, no matter how good of an electrician he says he is.

The Electrical Safety Authority is supported by the provincial government. Let them earn their keep. Take out a permit. It is not for their coffers - it is for you and your family's safety.