Can someone please direct me to the code article which references the requirement for a dedicated GFCI for the main panelboard in a residence.
Here is a possibility of what your circumstance entails. Can't be sure without details on a vague question
215.10 Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment
Each feeder disconnect rated 1000 amperes or more and installed on solidly grounded wye electrical systems of more than 150 volts to ground, but not exceeding 600 volts phase to phase, shall be provided with ground-fault protection of equipment in accordance with the provisions of 230.95.
That would be one h*** of a house:jawdrop:
I was thinking the same thing.
Not out of the question but pretty rare for sure.
I think I inadvertently left out the word receptacle after GFCI. Think what I am referring to is what is considered a convenience receptacle, which you typically see installed with new or upgraded panels. The GFCI reference was just because I see most of them in basements.That would be one h*** of a house:jawdrop:
I think I inadvertently left out the word receptacle after GFCI. Think what I am referring to is what is considered a convenience receptacle, which you typically see installed with new or upgraded panels. The GFCI reference was just because I see most of them in basements.
As far as I know, there is no such requirement. 210.52 lists the receptacles required for a dwelling unit. It is good practice to install a convenience receptacle by the panelboard, though.Can someone please direct me to the code article which references the requirement for a dedicated GFCI [receptacle] for the main panelboard in a residence.
My first boss ALWAYS installed a GFCI receptacle directly off of the panel whenever we did an upgrade/panel swap/or new house when the panel was located in a garage or basement.
For several years, I ass/u/me/d code required it .
NEC does not require it.
I think this came out of 210.52 (G)(1) which requires one receptacle per basement and garage. It was always easiest and cheapest to install (and inspect) that one required recept. at the panel.
Edit to add,
And since it's either in the garage or the basement (likely unfinished at time of final inspection) it would have to be GFCI protected.
If you look at my juridiction area it is not unusual --- Have had a residence 25,000 sq ft/ 3000 amps -- yes is one h----- of a house