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Cooper Wiring Devices Pre-Marked Special-Use Wallplate, Red Polycarbonate

Cooper Wiring Devices Pre-Marked Special-Use Wallplate, Red Polycarbonate

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Cooper Wiring Devices Pre-Marked Special-Use Wallplate, Red Polycarbonate

The Cooper Wiring Devices Pre-Marked Special-Use Wallplate is a single-gang, standard receptacle cutout wallplate molded from durable red polycarbonate and factory pre-marked with the special-use designation "EMERGENCY" for fast visual identification of critical circuits. Built for mid-size plate applications, it combines a rugged, impact-resistant polycarbonate body with clear, pre-printed labeling so electricians and facility staff can instantly distinguish emergency receptacles from standard outlets. This wallplate is well-suited for commercial, institutional, and industrial environments where code-driven circuit identification and quick visual differentiation are essential.

Key Features

  • Cutout: Standard receptacle cutout for straightforward installation over standard single-gang receptacle devices.
  • Durable Construction: Molded from rugged polycarbonate for long-term impact resistance and a stable, professional finish.
  • Single-Gang Configuration: Sized for single-gang device boxes, simplifying replacement and retrofit work.
  • Pre-Marked "EMERGENCY" Labeling: Special-feature pre-printed marking allows instant visual identification of emergency-circuit receptacles without additional labeling steps.
  • Red Color: High-visibility red finish reinforces the special-use designation and helps prevent accidental use of critical circuits.
  • Mid-Size Profile: Designed within the mid-size wallplate family for consistent fit and appearance across facility installations.

Technical Specifications

  • Cutout: Standard receptacle
  • Material: Polycarbonate
  • Number Of Gangs: Single-gang
  • Color: Red
  • Special Features: EMERGENCY

Typical Applications

  • Emergency and Life-Safety Circuit Identification
  • Commercial and Institutional Electrical Installations
  • Hospitals, Schools, and Industrial Facilities
  • Panelboard-Adjacent Receptacle Marking
  • Renovation and Retrofit Wallplate Replacement

Why Cooper Wiring Devices?

Cooper Wiring Devices builds wallplates from durable polycarbonate with clear, pre-marked special-use labeling that helps electrical professionals maintain accurate, code-conscious circuit identification. The red "EMERGENCY" pre-marked design delivers reliable, at-a-glance differentiation for critical receptacles, supporting safer, more organized electrical systems in demanding commercial and institutional settings.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Cutout:
Standard receptacle
Number Of Gangs:
Single-gang
Product Type:
Wallplate
Product Material:
Polycarbonate
Product Color:
Red
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Wallplates
Certifications:
UL Listed
Product Height:
4.87 in
Product Width:
3.12 in
Product Length:
0.08 in
Wallplate Size:
Mid-size
Product Weight:
0.038 lb
Compliances:
RoHS Compliant
Special Features:
EMERGENCY"

Cooper Wiring Devices PJ8EMRD – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Cooper PJ8EMRD red EMERGENCY wallplate fit a standard duplex receptacle?
Yes. The PJ8EMRD is a single-gang plate with a standard receptacle cutout, so it drops onto a normal duplex receptacle in a single-gang box using the device's existing center screw. If your opening is a toggle switch or a decorator/rocker style device, this cutout will not match.
2) Do I still need to add a label if I use this red wallplate on an emergency circuit?
No separate labeling step is needed for the plate itself. The word EMERGENCY is molded/printed in at the factory, and the body is red, so the receptacle reads as a critical circuit at a glance. That is the whole point of a pre-marked plate versus a field-applied sticker, which peels in high-traffic corridors.
3) I need to standardize emergency outlet marking across a facility. Can I use this plate everywhere?
For single-gang duplex receptacles on emergency circuits, yes, and that is the usual approach: one red pre-marked plate type so staff learn the color and never plug critical loads into a normal outlet. Where openings are two-gang or combination devices, you will need a different plate, because the PJ8EMRD is single-gang with one standard receptacle cutout only.
4) I need a red marked plate for a switch, not a receptacle. Is the Cooper PJ8EMRD the right part?
No. The Cooper PJ8EMRD has a standard receptacle cutout, so it will not fit a toggle switch. For a red marked switch plate, the Mulberry 41020 is a red 1-gang toggle switch plate from the 4102 Series marked Gas Burner. Note the marking differs: the Cooper plate reads EMERGENCY and the Mulberry 41020 reads Gas Burner, so confirm the designation matches the circuit you are identifying.
5) What is the closest equivalent to the Cooper PJ8EMRD if I need an unmarked mid-size single-gang duplex plate?
The Cooper PJ8EMRD is a single-gang standard receptacle cutout wallplate in red polycarbonate carrying the pre-marked EMERGENCY designation. If you want the same mid-size plate footprint without the special-use marking, the Bryant PJ Series M-size wallplate for wiring devices is the counterpart to look at, and the Bryant P8 Series 1-gang duplex wallplate covers the standard-size duplex opening. The difference is the marking and the red color: the Cooper plate identifies the circuit at a glance, the Bryant plates do not.
6) Is a polycarbonate wallplate durable enough for a hospital or school corridor?
Polycarbonate is the right call for that traffic. The PJ8EMRD body is molded polycarbonate, which is impact resistant and does not crack the way thermoset or brittle plastics can when a cart or gurney clips it. For areas where you want metal instead, a steel plate such as the Mulberry 764 Series cold rolled steel plate is the other direction, though it is a two-gang combination plate rather than a single-gang receptacle plate.
7) Is this a mid-size wallplate or a standard size?
It is a mid-size plate. Cooper's mid-size profile is slightly larger than a standard plate, which helps cover old paint lines and rough drywall cuts on retrofit work while staying smaller than a jumbo. Bryant's PJ Series M-size plate is the same mid-size concept from another brand if you need matching plates elsewhere in the building.
8) The opening is two gangs, not one. What should I use instead of the Cooper PJ8EMRD?
The Cooper PJ8EMRD is a single-gang plate and will not cover a two-gang box. For two-gang openings, the Pass & Seymour TP703-LA TradeMaster 2-gang nylon plate and the TP126-LA Trademaster two-gang combination nylon plate are options, as are the Mulberry 76432 and 76532 cold rolled steel 2-gang combination plates in white. None of those carry the red EMERGENCY marking that the Cooper plate does, so circuit identification would have to be added separately.
9) Is there a metal version of the Cooper PJ8EMRD for a high-abuse area?
The Cooper PJ8EMRD is molded polycarbonate, not metal. If a metal plate is required, the Mulberry 76103 is a steel Princess-size 3-gang plate for three duplex receptacles and the Mulberry 76432 is a cold rolled steel 2-gang combination plate, while the Pass & Seymour WPB Series blank plate comes in brushed aluminum. Those are different gang counts and cutouts, and none are pre-marked EMERGENCY, so they are a material change rather than a direct swap.
10) Can I use a data or telephone jack wallplate in place of the Cooper PJ8EMRD?
No, those are not substitutes. The Cooper PJ8EMRD has a standard receptacle cutout for a single-gang duplex device. The Eaton 35324W is a wallplate with a 4-conductor data/voice modular jack, Type 625B4, and the Eaton 3533-4W is a surface mount telephone jack wallplate in white thermoplastic for RJ11/RJ14. Both carry communications jacks rather than a power receptacle opening, so neither will cover an emergency receptacle.
11) We standardize on oversize plates. Is the Cooper PJ8EMRD an oversize plate?
The Cooper PJ8EMRD is a mid-size single-gang plate, which sits between standard and jumbo. If the facility standard is a larger plate, the Pass & Seymour SPJ Series junior-jumbo thermoset plate runs larger, though it is made with a toggle switch opening rather than a receptacle cutout. The Bryant PJ Series is also an M-size plate, matching the Cooper plate's size class.
12) I need a three-gang plate for a bank of emergency receptacles. What are my options?
The Cooper PJ8EMRD covers a single gang only. For three-gang work, the Eaton 7729V-SP is a decorator triple-gang wallplate cover and the Mulberry 76103 is a steel Princess-size 3-gang plate cut for three duplex receptacles. Neither is pre-marked, so one approach is a three-gang plate for the device bank plus separate identification, or individual single-gang boxes each taking a marked Cooper plate.
13) What alternatives are there if I need a white or neutral plate instead of red for the same box?
The red PJ8EMRD exists specifically to flag emergency circuits, so there is no neutral version of it. For an ordinary single-gang duplex opening, the Bryant P8 Series 1-gang duplex wallplate covers the same device without the special-use legend. Keep the red plates to the life-safety circuits only, otherwise the color stops meaning anything.
14) Does a replacement wallplate come with mounting screws?
Standard practice on a plate swap is to reuse the device's existing screw, which threads into the receptacle's mounting strap, not into the box. Plan on having a spare 6-32 plate screw in the van if the original is painted over or stripped.
15) What is the difference between the Cooper PJ8EMRD and a blank plate like the Pass & Seymour WPB?
The Cooper PJ8EMRD has a standard receptacle cutout and is molded in red polycarbonate with the EMERGENCY designation, so it mounts over a live single-gang receptacle and labels the circuit. The Pass & Seymour WPB Series plate is a blank in brushed aluminum, which covers an opening with no device cutout at all. Use the Cooper plate where an emergency receptacle stays in service and the WPB where a box is being closed off.
16) Is the Bryant NP26W a substitute for the Cooper PJ8EMRD?
The Bryant NP26W is a 1-gang wallplate from the HWS Series, so it matches the Cooper PJ8EMRD on gang count. What it does not match is the identification function: the Cooper plate is molded in red with the EMERGENCY designation factory pre-marked, which is the reason it gets specified on life-safety circuits. If the plate is only there to cover a single-gang device, the NP26W is comparable; if it has to identify an emergency circuit, it is not.
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