In an effort to safeguard even more electrical installations, the NEC has expanded requirements for GFCI-type receptacles. Since 1971, the NEC has expanded the requirements for ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) to protect anyone who plugs into an electrical system. Initially, it was only required for temporary wiring at construction sites and in dwelling unit bathrooms, but in recent years
In areas where their is a receptle with in 6 foot of a sink does the receptle need to be a GFI or does the GFI need only to be in the same electrical corcit as the receptle?
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Wouldn't a GFCI be required for water bottle type fountains if receptacle is just below where you would replace bottles? Doesn't seem to be in NEC.
Water bottle type dispensers are considered portable, the NEC only requires fixed dispensers to be GFCI protected.This is explained in the NEC handbook.
ARE GFCIs required for washing machines in a laundry room of
a child development center there are no sinks in the room
Are ALL electrical outlets in a bathroom required by code to be gfci receptacles? Is there a distance requirement from the water source, such as a sink faucet, to the outlet before it must be gfci rated? Also, what if the sink is a pedestal and there is no countertop? Does an outlet near the faucet still need to be gfci rated?
NEC STATES THAT ALL OUTLETS WITHIN A 6FEET RADIUS OF A SINK MUST BE GFCI PROTECTED IN CASE THE OUTLET IS OUT OF THIS AREA BUT STILL INSIDE THE BATHROOM COMMON SENSE DICTATES IT SHOULD BE GFCI PROTECTED
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Whats the difference in these new GFCIs for outside application? Cant use just a normal GFCI, its gotta be "Weather Proof". Sounds like a scam.
In commericial applications where there is a sink what is the distance requirement on gfi receptacles? Does it remain the same as the residential code?
Can I plug in a TRC SHOCK SHIELD GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER MODEL 14740L-002B 120V - 30AMP - 60HZ - 3600W to an electrical supply at a campground as a surge protector for a travel trailer? Will it protect from lightning strikes?
Apples and Oranges. The Shock Shield GFCI will protect you from current leakage that otherwise would shock you if you completed an electrical path to ground. A surge protector is a different device that shunts over-voltage spikes to ground to provide lightning protection.
