On 12/14/2015 9:39 AM, Wade Garrett wrote:
I've got a really old combination electrical receptacle that's failing and
needs to be replaced. It's configured with the outlet above the switch.
However, all the current models I've found have the switch on top.
Unfortunately,for my application, I need the outlet on top.

The question is-- can I mount it upside down without violating any electrical
codes?

You can ("legally") mount it sideways, upside down -- probably inside-out if
you could figure out how to insulate the contacts! :)

Note that all of our (vertically oriented) *outlets* here are arranged
with the earth ground at top (like an upside down smiley face -- instead
of the smiley face that most folks seem to prefer). Inspectors have
noticed this but never complained.

[If you're observant, you'll notice this is the orientation in most
hospitals, etc.]