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Author:  Killer V [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Electrical code question
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?
Author:  Terry's Peeps [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Electrical code question
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.
Author:  Free Ajent [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Electrical code question
Home inspection issues. #1stworldproblems.

I think it's 3 feet
Author:  Urlacher's missing neck [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Electrical code question
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/
Author:  Killer V [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Electrical code question
I just got around to perusing that very document...

Thanks guys!
Author:  Hank Scorpio [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Electrical code question
Urlacher's missing neck wrote:
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/


Does this guy know how to party or what?!?

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Author:  bigfan [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Electrical code question
$12, change it to a GFCI
Author:  Urlacher's missing neck [ Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Electrical code question
bigfan wrote:
$12, change it to a GFCI

$13...gotta go with Tamper Resistant devices these days.
Author:  Killer V [ Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Electrical code question
I'm only doing it to sell my house.....$6 Chiinese knock offs....
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