Originally Posted by WhyMe
seeing they still sell regualar outlets i would just replace like for like.
In the city we used to live in, their 'rule' on permits/inspections was generally that simple work, i.e. replacing an outlet, replacing a toilet, etc didn't require a permit or inspection. Adding new outlets, adding a new bathroom, etc did require permits and inspections. The same rule applied in regards to "code" too - if you're just swapping something out, you're not required to bring everything up to today's code. A point of reference to this is, you can still buy 2-prong, non-grounded outlets. You're only allowed to use them to replace an existing, 2-prong, ungrounded outlet though.