GFCI Protection

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nizak

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Would GFCI protection be required for countertop 120V receptacles that are located above food prep tables in a dining area of a restraunt? How about if they are within 3 or so feet of a sink?
 

celtic

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nizak said:
Would GFCI protection be required for countertop 120V receptacles that are located above food prep tables in a dining area of a restraunt? How about if they are within 3 or so feet of a sink?
2005 NEC said:
210.8(B)(2) Commercial and institutional kitchens—for the purposes of this section, a kitchen is an area with a sink and permanent facilities for food preparation and cooking
6" or 60' is irrelevant...what is relevant is the bold portion above...special attention to the underlined words.
 
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