addtional ground fault protection in hospitals
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Re: addtional ground fault protection in hospitals
Yes, if the main breaker (i.e. one on the service) in a hospital has GFCI, the next set of breakers downstream must have GFCI. The idea is that a fault on one of the feeders is less likely to shut down the whole hospital. See 517.17.
Steve
Yes, if the main breaker (i.e. one on the service) in a hospital has GFCI, the next set of breakers downstream must have GFCI. The idea is that a fault on one of the feeders is less likely to shut down the whole hospital. See 517.17.
Steve
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Re: addtional ground fault protection in hospitals
Steve, you are talking about GFIs, not GFCIs. I know you know that but not everyone knows the difference. A GFI is for protection of equipment and a GFCI is for protection of people.
Steve, you are talking about GFIs, not GFCIs. I know you know that but not everyone knows the difference. A GFI is for protection of equipment and a GFCI is for protection of people.
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