Attic to GFCI OR not to GFCI that is the question

[Jerseydaze]

Ive always put Gfcis in attics for service receptacles my question is is it required to be a gfci or could I use a standard duplex?

[infinity]

It is not a code requirement and IMO it's a waste of money.

[iwire]

It is not a code requirement and IMO it can only add to the level of safety.

[Pierre C Belarge]

Barring a local amendment, take a look at 210.8(A) in the NEC, you will see there is no code requirement for GFCI protected receptacles in the attic location.

[stickboy1375]

It is not a code requirement and IMO it can only add to the level of safety.


I agree, very rare for me to see another trades cord with a ground pin not broken off...

[iwire]

very rare for me to see another trades cord with a ground pin not broken off...

I think they sell them with the ground pin removed at the Sheetrock supply house. :grin:

[stickboy1375]

I think they sell them with the ground pin removed at the Sheetrock supply house. :grin:

I cant tell you how many guys still use flat cords as well...

[Jerseydaze]

Its funny my old boss always used gfis funny how people get an idea in there head and thats it. I worked for a big outfit in homes with 5 or 6 air handlers and the electrician would put in a recept for everyone. I try ed to explain to him that you only need one with in sight but he didnt want to here it.

[stickboy1375]

I only use GFI's in attics when it's a T&M job, poor people like myself get duplex's... :grin:

[satcom]

I only use GFI's in attics when it's a T&M job, poor people like myself get duplex's... :grin:

How about if there is mechanical equipment, in the attic?

[Dennis Alwon]

How about if there is mechanical equipment, in the attic?

Mechanical equipment does not change the rules for the NEC however as Bob stated -- it can't hurt

[iwire]

How about if there is mechanical equipment, in the attic?

The service person will be required to use GFCI protection, looks like they better bring it with them as the NEC does not require a GFCI in that location.

[480sparky]

The service person will be required to use GFCI protection, looks like they better bring it with them as the NEC does not require a GFCI in that location.

You think a tinner cares about the NEC? :confused:

[iwire]

You think a tinner cares about the NEC? :confused:

No.

But that does not change the fact the both the NEC and OSHA require this worker to have GFCI protection. That is why the companies I work for always provide me with GFCI cord sets for this type of issue .... and no ... I don't always use it when I should be.

[peter d]

But that does not change the fact the both the NEC and OSHA require this worker to have GFCI protection. That is why the companies I work for always provide me with GFCI cord sets for this type of issue .... and no ... I don't always use it when I should be.

I'm certainly glad that I was using GFCI protection when I had a job-site incident last year. I'm certain it saved my life or at least spared me from serious injury.

[brother]

No.

But that does not change the fact the both the NEC and OSHA require this worker to have GFCI protection. That is why the companies I work for always provide me with GFCI cord sets for this type of issue .... and no ... I don't always use it when I should be.

You being bad, not using it when you should, you violating the NEC ;)

[iwire]

You being bad, not using it when you should, you violating the NEC ;)

I was being honest, bust em if you want.

Do you have a GFCI cord set at all?

[wirebender]

I was being honest, bust em if you want.

Do you have a GFCI cord set at all?


I'll use GFCI when they pry my 1960s metal-cased 1/2" drill with the three flying splices in the cord from my cold, dead, energized fingers.:D

[e57]

I think they sell them with the ground pin removed at the Sheetrock supply house. :grin:

They sell them pre-frayed at the lumber yards...

[iwire]

I'll use GFCI when they pry my 1960s metal-cased 1/2" drill with the three flying splices in the cord from my cold, dead, energized fingers.:D

Do what makes you happy, one less electrician looking for work is only a good thing for the rest of us. :grin:

[Rewire]

I don't put a GFI in the attic I will run the circuit from the garage when the scuttle is close enough

[wirebender]

Do what makes you happy, one less electrician looking for work is only a good thing for the rest of us. :grin:

No luck, Bob. I seldom use plug in tools anymore, just my cordless Dewalts.:D