210.8.c

[boatfull]

The 2008 code code book says GFI protection is required for boat hoists not exceeding 240 volts. In the handbook it goes into further detail about only circuits that are 15 or 20 amps. So what do you go by the handbook or the code book. Case in point I wired a boat lift with a 30 amp 2-pole breaker which is what was called for. I was turned down because it was not a gfi. the code book says not exceeding 240 volts. i argued the handbook differs and says only 15 and 20 amp. This is a home and not commercial work. Thanks in advance

 

[pete m.]

The handbook is opinion of the author of the commentary. The verbiage in the NEC is typically what is adopted by jurisdictions for enforcement. In my area the NEC governs not the handbook.

Pete

 

[Dennis Alwon]

The 2008 code code book says GFI protection is required for boat hoists not exceeding 240 volts. In the handbook it goes into further detail about only circuits that are 15 or 20 amps. So what do you go by the handbook or the code book. Case in point I wired a boat lift with a 30 amp 2-pole breaker which is what was called for. I was turned down because it was not a gfi. the code book says not exceeding 240 volts. i argued the handbook differs and says only 15 and 20 amp. This is a home and not commercial work. Thanks in advance

You would install a GFCI since the NEC says nothing about amps. Not sure how the handbook got that other than from 210.8(A)

 

[cowboyjwc]

I'd say that it needs GFCI protection also, not that we have any boat hoists here, but that's never stopped me from offering and opinion before.