Laundry room with sink

[Vinniem]

I recently am involved with a renevation that converts a bathroom into a laundry room.

The old washer dryer setup had a sepreate 110v line for the washer and a 30 amp/220volt line for the dryer.

Both will be installed within 6 feet of a sink.

Does the 30 amp/220volt line have to be GFCI protected?

If so, any suggestions on the best way to do this?

The house panel is filled to capacity and getting a 30 amp GFCI breaker in there is going to be a nightmare.

Thanks for the help.

[iwire]

I recently am involved with a renevation that converts a bathroom into a laundry room.

The old washer dryer setup had a sepreate 110v line for the washer and a 30 amp/220volt line for the dryer.

Both will be installed within 6 feet of a sink.

Does the 30 amp/220volt line have to be GFCI protected?

No, only 15 and 20 amp 125 volt receptacles. Take a look at 210.8(A)

[rustyryan34]

I recently am involved with a renevation that converts a bathroom into a laundry room.

The old washer dryer setup had a sepreate 110v line for the washer and a 30 amp/220volt line for the dryer.

Both will be installed within 6 feet of a sink.

Does the 30 amp/220volt line have to be GFCI protected?

If so, any suggestions on the best way to do this?

The house panel is filled to capacity and getting a 30 amp GFCI breaker in there is going to be a nightmare.

Thanks for the help.

If you are keeping the washer 110v line that wouldnt need to be GFCI either if it is located right behind the washer and you make it a single receptacle.

[iwire]

If you are keeping the washer 110v line that wouldnt need to be GFCI either if it is located right behind the washer and you make it a single receptacle.

That will depend what code cycle is in use. Under the 2008 NEC the exceptions have been removed, the 125 volt receptacle would require GFCI protection.

[infinity]

That will depend what code cycle is in use. Under the 2008 NEC the exceptions have been removed, the 125 volt receptacle would require GFCI protection.


Bob,

Sounds like you're assuming that this is in a basement. If it isn't, then a regular duplex or single receptacle would be permitted if the 6' from the sink weren't an issue.

[Vinniem]

Thanks guys

The new laundry room is not in a basement but is in the rear of the home on the first floor.

Here is another question for you:

This room is small with a low ceiling. It will have a large entrance with no door, cabinets on the back wall, on one side wall there will be a hanger rod for clothes and the other wall has a large window, which gives me only the ceiling to install my lighting.

The only option I see is to install 2 recessed fixtures for lighting.

My question is this.

The light on one side of the room will be close to the hanging clothes.

Should I treat this as if I were installing a light fixture in a closet.


Again, thanks for the help

[iwire]

Bob,

Sounds like you're assuming that this is in a basement. If it isn't, then a regular duplex or single receptacle would be permitted if the 6' from the sink weren't an issue.


No I was assuming it was becoming both a laundry room and a bathroom.

[infinity]

No I was assuming it was becoming both a laundry room and a bathroom.

Actually it sounds as if the bathroom is out.

[iwire]

Actually it sounds as if the bathroom is out.

I hear you, just telling you what I was thinking. :smile:

[Buck Parrish]

The light on one side of the room will be close to the hanging clothes.

Should I treat this as if I were installing a light fixture in a closet.




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