Dedicated receptacle for counter microwave required to be GFCI protected?

[Rod T]

Can't find an answer to this scenario so thought I'd post to see what others think. I have a dedicated single receptacle and dedicated circuit for a microwave that will sit on the kitchen counter. It will serve only the microwave and not the counter as 2008 NEC 210.8 (A)(6) states must be GFCI protected. Am I correct not needing to GFCI protect this receptacle as it's purpose is not a SABC?

 

[charlie b]

When the present homeowners move out and take the microwave with them, or when the microwave breaks down and they decide not to replace it, that receptacle becomes available to power other appliances that might be placed on the countertop. My opinion is that that circuit is a SABC, and that it must therefore be a 20 amp and be GFCI protected.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Totally agree with Charlie. It is not about how the receptacle is used but rather where it is located.

 

[augie47]

Agree !

 

[Jljohnson]

Make it unanimous, a receptacle that serves a countertop in a residential kitchen must be GFI protected, no exceptions.

 

[Sierrasparky]

yea no exceptions , must be GFCI:thumbsup:

 

[Ponchik]

Agree that it has to be GFCI but does it have to be called SABC? i guess if it is not SABC then it can be 15A instead of 20A?

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

It is a 120 volt receptacle on the counter top so needs GFI. It is a SA receptacle and the micro is a SA

 

[cowboyjwc]

Agree that it has to be GFCI but does it have to be called SABC? i guess if it is not SABC then it can be 15A instead of 20A?

I would say that if it's serving the counter top then it must meet all the requirements of a SABC.

 

[jwelectric]

Totally agree with Charlie. It is not about how the receptacle is used but rather where it is located.

Ditto .

 

[ceb58]

Ditto .

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