Countertop outlets
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jumper
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I do not think so; however, GFCI protection is required if the receptacle is within 6 feet of the sink. 210.8
I was assuming sink is not located in an area specified by 210.52
(C) Countertops. In kitchens, pantries, breakfast rooms,
dining rooms, and similar areas of dwelling units, receptacle
outlets for countertop spaces shall be installed in accordance
with 210.52(C)(1) through (C)(5).
I was assuming sink is not located in an area specified by 210.52
(C) Countertops. In kitchens, pantries, breakfast rooms,
dining rooms, and similar areas of dwelling units, receptacle
outlets for countertop spaces shall be installed in accordance
with 210.52(C)(1) through (C)(5).
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
Where is the wet bar? If it is not in the kitchen then, IMO, you do not have to use the kitchen counter rules. I would, however just for convenience, if possible. I want to not that the wall spacing of the outlets in the room must still be followed.
handy10
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- western suburbs, chicago
GFCI ?
GFCI ?
I have wondered why all of the counter top receptacles do not require GFI protection. It seems to me one could be just as grounded on the stove as on the sink.
GFCI ?
I have wondered why all of the counter top receptacles do not require GFI protection. It seems to me one could be just as grounded on the stove as on the sink.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
They do require GFCI for all kitchen countertop receptacles.
chris kennedy
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- Miami Fla.
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- 60 yr old tool twisting electrician
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
I don't see a wet bar as a place or area but rather as a thing. Only your AHJ will know for sure.
John120/240
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- Olathe, Kansas
Why debate wether GFCI is required or not ? We always wired a wet bar with
GFCI protection & moved on.
GFCI protection & moved on.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
That is not the debate. If there is a sink, hence wet bar, then gfci is required.
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