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 Post subject: Electrical code question
PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:27 pm 
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What is the threshhold of space where a GFCI is required? I thought the threshhold was something like if an outlet was within 2 or 3 feet of a sink, it had to be GFCI. Otherwise it could be a standard outlet.

Does anyone know?

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When I went through the home inspection, the guy told me all the outlets on the countertop should be GFCI. Don't know if it was code or just what he thought personally.

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Home inspection issues. #1stworldproblems.

I think it's 3 feet

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Killer V wrote:
What is the threshhold of space where a GFCI is required? I thought the threshhold was something like if an outlet was within 2 or 3 feet of a sink, it had to be GFCI. Otherwise it could be a standard outlet.

Does anyone know?

The NEC states that you are required to have GFCI protection on all counter top and island receptacles in a kitchen. In a bathroom all receptacles are to be GFCI protected as well. If this is an existing home over 20 years I believe and the electrical has not been touched in either of these locations you technically do not have to have it due to a grandfathering exception.

Here are some excerpts from the NEC pertaining to GFCI's for your viewing pleasure. http://ecmweb.com/nec/code-basics/elect ... _basics_3/

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:20 pm 
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I just got around to perusing that very document...

Thanks guys!

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Killer V wrote:
What is the threshhold of space where a GFCI is required? I thought the threshhold was something like if an outlet was within 2 or 3 feet of a sink, it had to be GFCI. Otherwise it could be a standard outlet.

Does anyone know?

The NEC states that you are required to have GFCI protection on all counter top and island receptacles in a kitchen. In a bathroom all receptacles are to be GFCI protected as well. If this is an existing home over 20 years I believe and the electrical has not been touched in either of these locations you technically do not have to have it due to a grandfathering exception.

Here are some excerpts from the NEC pertaining to GFCI's for your viewing pleasure. http://ecmweb.com/nec/code-basics/elect ... _basics_3/


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$12, change it to a GFCI

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$12, change it to a GFCI

$13...gotta go with Tamper Resistant devices these days.

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