gfi receptacle 2008 nec

[grumpy11]

does a gfi outlet also need to bonded to a metal box if an egc is connected to the gfi.

 

[aftershock]

does a gfi outlet also need to bonded to a metal box if an egc is connected to the gfi.

Does the metal box need to be bonded regardless of what type device?

 

[raider1]

The equipment grounding conductor must be bonded to the box and not rely on the device for the bonding connection. (See 250.148(B))

Chris

 

[Gregg Harris]

Does the metal box need to be bonded regardless of what type device?

Yes look at 250.146

 

[aftershock]

Yes look at 250.146

Mine was a rhetorical question.

 

[jxofaltrds]

Mine was a rhetorical question.

Does that mean you know the answer?

 

[aftershock]

Does that mean you know the answer?

250.148(A) would require the box to be bonded.
250.146(B) would allow the metal box to be the bond for the device.

 

[jxofaltrds]

250.148(A) would require the box to be bonded.
250.146(B) would allow the metal box to be the bond for the device.

LOL!

 

[grumpy11]

but what is a self grounding gfi outlet is use as per 250.146 D

 

[Gregg Harris]

but what is a self grounding gfi outlet is use as per 250.146 D

Self grounding will have a tension piece where the mounting screw penatrates the yoke instead of an insulator. The insulator can be removed and perform the same function

 

[raider1]

but what is a self grounding gfi outlet is use as per 250.146 D

That section permits self grounding GFCI receptacles to be used without a bonding jumper between the receptacle and the metal box.

The metal box must always be bonded to the equipment grounding conductor directly and not through a device such as a receptacle.

Again I will reference 250.148 and specifically 250.148(B) for grounding continuity.

Chris

 

[infinity]

Self grounding will have a tension piece where the mounting screw penatrates the yoke instead of an insulator. The insulator can be removed and perform the same function

That is only permitted for certain types of boxes.