Just want to make sure that 210.8(B)(5) is for non dwelling.
YES all receptacle within 6' (not 5') of the sink have to be GFCI protected.
No problem with fridge on GFCI circuit.
then again,13 inspectors will give you 14 different answers, cause someones bound to see something differently in the course of the cconversation
For a non-dwelling Edward is correct it's within 6'. For a residential kitchen it only requires GFCI protection if it serves the countertop. The fridge receptacle could be right next to the sink and still not require GFCI.
Agreed. If an inspector has a hard time with this one he/she may need some reading classes.Not sure why any inspector would get this one wrong. The NEC is pretty explicit regarding when GFCI protection is and isn't required.
i've seen it called out various ways. alot depends on the inspector. i personally wouldnt (dont) want my fridge on a gfci. groceries are too expensive for that in my opinion. however, i've had inspectors tell me that if its a single outlet for a dedicated piece of eguipment, its not necessary That was past code cycles which your jurisdiction may be enforcing when i do residential installs, i dont put the fridge on a gfci, i provide a circuit for it (specifically) and a single outlet. if an inspector askes for it, i'll do it. In a dwelling kitchen the fridge doesn't have to have a GFCI protection even if the receptacle is within 6' (unless it is using one of the counter receptacles) during the course of my day job, when inspecting, no, i don't cal it that way. if its behind the fridge, not required even if it isw/in 6 feet of a sink, or not. just my way of doing things. then again,13 inspectors will give you 14 different answers, cause someones bound to see something differently in the course of the cconversation
i've seen it called out various ways. alot depends on the inspector. i personally wouldnt (dont) want my fridge on a gfci. groceries are too expensive for that in my opinion. however, i've had inspectors tell me that if its a single outlet for a dedicated piece of eguipment, its not necessary. when i do residential installs, i dont put the fridge on a gfci, i provide a circuit for it (specifically) and a single outlet. if an inspector askes for it, i'll do it. during the course of my day job, when inspecting, no, i don't cal it that way. if its behind the fridge, not required even if it isw/in 6 feet of a sink, or not. just my way of doing things. then again,13 inspectors will give you 14 different answers, cause someones bound to see something differently in the course of the cconversation