If you are not making wiring or device changes, there is no rule that requires the addition of GFCI protection.Would someone be so kind as to point out NEC chapter and verse regarding the requirement to add GFCIs to wiring without a ground (if not rewiring)?
(b) A non?grounding-type receptacle(s) shall be permitted
to be replaced with a ground-fault circuit interruptertype
of receptacle(s). These receptacles shall be marked
?No Equipment Ground.? An equipment grounding conductor
shall not be connected from the ground-fault circuitinterrupter-
type receptacle to any outlet supplied from the
ground-fault circuit-interrupter receptacle.
(c) A non?grounding-type receptacle(s) shall be permitted
to be replaced with a grounding-type receptacle(s)
where supplied through a ground-fault circuit interrupter.
Grounding-type receptacles supplied through the groundfault
circuit interrupter shall be marked ?GFCI Protected?
and ?No Equipment Ground.? An equipment grounding
conductor shall not be connected between the groundingtype
receptacles.
..................It is my understanding that GFCIs do not need grounding to provide protection from electrocution....
.....Is there any documentation to support that this is safe and does not need to be rewired?
Would someone be so kind as to point out NEC chapter and verse regarding the requirement to add GFCIs to wiring without a ground (if not rewiring)?
I always love old ungrounded outdoor GFCI's with a metal flip cover. Kneel on the damp ground, hold the cover open, insert one of these and press the test button. :jawdrop:
I always love old ungrounded outdoor GFCI's with a metal flip cover. Kneel on the damp ground, hold the cover open, insert one of these and press the test button. :jawdrop:
I always love old ungrounded outdoor GFCI's with a metal flip cover. Kneel on the damp ground, hold the cover open, insert one of these and press the test button. :jawdrop:
I always love old ungrounded outdoor GFCI's with a metal flip cover. Kneel on the damp ground, hold the cover open, insert one of these and press the test button. :jawdrop:
Perhaps we should have the NEC outlaw receps near water, outlaw metal boxes & covers, outlaw plug-in testers and outlaw electricity. :lol:
And, if under the '11 code, it has to be tamper resistant as well. 406.4(D)(5)One thing to note is that if replacing a receptacle in an area that currently requires GFCI protection, protection must be provided whether a grounding conductor is present or not.
2011 NEC
406.4(D)(3) Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters. Ground-fault
circuit-interrupter protected receptacles shall be provided
where replacements are made at receptacle outlets that are
required to be so protected elsewhere in this Code.
And, if under the '11 code, it has to be tamper resistant as well. 406.4(D)(5)
And, if under the '11 code, it has to be tamper resistant as well. 406.4(D)(5)