Walk in cooler
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The general requirements for GFCI protection of 120 volt 15 and 20 amp receptacles is located in 210.8(B).
Chris
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chris kennedy
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So when you close the door of the walkin, are you still in the kitchen?
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If it supplies pipe heat trace it does.
wALK IN COOLER
wALK IN COOLER
I was on a job today installing lights in a restraint.
the owner asked me if I had time to install a 15amp outlet in a walk in cooker.
I didn't know if it should be GFI or not so I called my shop.
The only one in was my sectary and told her to long on to MIKE HOLT'S code forum
and hopefully for a quick answer. The response I got was look at 210-.8b
I did not have a code book no the job. I consider this a lame answer why not respond
to all post with ITS IN THE CODE BOOK.
wALK IN COOLER
I was on a job today installing lights in a restraint.
the owner asked me if I had time to install a 15amp outlet in a walk in cooker.
I didn't know if it should be GFI or not so I called my shop.
The only one in was my sectary and told her to long on to MIKE HOLT'S code forum
and hopefully for a quick answer. The response I got was look at 210-.8b
I did not have a code book no the job. I consider this a lame answer why not respond
to all post with ITS IN THE CODE BOOK.
LarryFine
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If you're in a bedroom closet, are you still in the bedroom? (I say no, by the way.)
I'd like to know what the receptacle is for before answering the OP.
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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I can't tell whether you're ticked off at her or us. I also can't help but wonder why you don't have an NEC at your disposal.
jumper
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Isn't that kind of lame?
Okay, "ITS IN THE CODE BOOK" You were given a proper code reference to a question and you complain. You could have asked that someone quote the reference if you needed it.
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Can someone post the actual code article? 
dbuckley
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If it were me, I'd have just installed the GFCI outlet and be out the door, and that would have been instant billable hours, and the poor secreatary wouldn't have had a heart attack.
Dont know if its required or not, but it sure sounds like a sensible idea.
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Hmmmm.... I've just noticed in the follow-up post we're now dealing with a walk-in cooker; I hope whatever outlet you install is good for 500F
A walk in cooker.... must get me one of those...
Dont know if its required or not, but it sure sounds like a sensible idea.
Edited to add
Hmmmm.... I've just noticed in the follow-up post we're now dealing with a walk-in cooker; I hope whatever outlet you install is good for 500F
A walk in cooker.... must get me one of those...
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wing nut 3
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I would say most likely they want it for heat tape so it needs to be on a Equipment rated GFCI ( breaker) If its for general purpose, a GFCI would nt hurt given the location even if its not concidered the "kitchen" the inspector probably wuold enforce it
Fishin-trician
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I do a lot of convenience store work. At a minimum, have always used a gfci receptacle, without ever thinking about a code requirement. Just seemed to be the right thing to do. Good question though, will post if I find a reference.
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- Logan, Utah
You have to remember what you find here is opinions. Most often opinions of experienced, trained professionals.
What you have there, is in the book. It's under 90.4 The Code Book can not address every specific issue and is a GUIDE for local authorities that care to adopt it.
Unfortunately "coolers" are not addressed specifically, so you have a judgment call. To me, if the cooler is in the kitchen, "yes", If manufacturer instructions call for it "yes".
Beyond that, I agree with others, if in doubt go the safe route and install one.
Bottom line, this Forum is a valuable source of opinions which may or may not have influence on the local AHJ. It might have been more useful to have her call him.
ceb58
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When in doubt GFCI it and walk away slowly.
One-eyed Jack
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Actually you got your answer in post #5. These guys like to make you look for it. Then when you get the answer it will stick. Give a man a match and he will be warm for a minute. Set him on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.
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