basement ceiling

[domnic]

Basement in home non living space receptical in celling 7'6" off floor gfci or not ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

 

[ptonsparky]

IMO, Yes.
What code cycle are you under?

 

[domnic]

IMO, Yes.
What code cycle are you under?

2011 nec

 

[infinity]

There is no height limit for GFCI protection in an unfinished basement.

 

[ptonsparky]

When were unfinished basements added to the list of GFCI protection? I don't keep old code books.

 

[Fred B]

There is no height limit for GFCI protection in an unfinished basement.

But readily accessible at that elevation becomes an issue if using a GFCI receptacle. As per article 100 definition, use of ladder is not readily accessible.

 

[infinity]

But readily accessible at that elevation becomes an issue if using a GFCI receptacle. As per article 100 definition, use of ladder is not readily accessible.

True and that is a separate issue. GFCI protection is required regardless of height.

 

[Fred B]

True and that is a separate issue. GFCI protection is required regardless of height.

True absolutely, but does impact "how" GFCI requirements are implemented

 

[George Stolz]

But readily accessible at that elevation becomes an issue if using a GFCI receptacle. As per article 100 definition, use of ladder is not readily accessible.

I don't need a ladder to reach a 7'6" ceiling to hit a reset button. I don't have to able to do it with my nose.

 

[ptonsparky]

I don't need a ladder to reach a 7'6" ceiling to hit a reset button. I don't have to able to do it with my nose.

My Mother would have needed at least a two footer, if she could have balanced on the top step long enough.

 

[tom baker]

When were unfinished basements added to the list of GFCI protection? I don't keep old code books.

Its been many (40?) years, and now its all basements

 

[tthh]

GFCI breaker solves the problem