Bathroom GFCI protection

[monkey]

Would a receptacle installed in the toilet room (off the lighting circuit)
be required to be GFCI protected? This is a separate room with a door, containing only a toilet.

 

[augie47]

In my opinion, NO. It does not meet the definition of a bathroom

Thats is somewhat a literal intrerpretation. If that "toilet room" is part of a bathroom, it might be more open for discussion.

 

[physis]

I think I agree with you Augie47, You'll need a basin to have a bathroom. But I can't be held accountable, I haven't opened the book yet. :smile:

 

[celtic]

I have yet to see an area with a toilet w/o a sink.

 

[Davis9]

If the "toilet room" is only accessible from the main bath "area" then I would say it needs GFCI protection.

Tom

 

[480sparky]

How much is the cost of a GFI compared to having to come back and install one after getting red-tagged for it?

Besides, the NEC is a minimum, not a mandate. Why not just put one in and sleep well tonight?

 

[physis]

Are you guys gonna make me look this up? Cause I hate having to do that. :grin:

And this is CMP 2 stuff.

 

[Rewire]

I have seen "toilet" rooms in several of our custom homes.It was a seperate room inside the bathroom the AHJ in our area ruled it as part of the bathroom like a closet is part of the bedroom.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I have yet to see an area with a toilet w/o a sink.

I guess you never were at my parents house in brooklyn, ny. Unfinished basement with a toilet room.

 

[Davis9]

The definition of a "bathroom"--An area including a basin with one or more of the following: a toilet, a tub, or a shower.

Tom

 

[celtic]

I guess you never were at my parents house in brooklyn, ny.

Whose fault is that? :grin:

 

[480sparky]

The definition of a "bathroom"--An area including a basin with one or more of the following: a toilet, a tub, or a shower.

Tom

And 'area' is the key word. Not 'room'. 'Area'. 'Tis open to intwerpitation.

 

[Davis9]

And 'area' is the key word. Not 'room'. 'Area'. 'Tis open to intwerpitation.

I agree.

Tom:smile:

 

[celtic]

...I haven't opened the book yet. :smile:

Are you guys gonna make me look this up? Cause I hate having to do that. :grin:

That's been the plan all along

 

[physis]

Thank you Tom.

 

[Davis9]

Thank you Tom.

No sweat, I have my book out doing some "work".
Tom

 

[physis]

You people are totally killing me. :grin::grin::grin:

 

[480sparky]

You people are totally killing me. :grin::grin::grin:

We aim to please.
Don't forget to tip your waitress.

 

[Karl H]

How much is the cost of a GFI compared to having to come back and install one after getting red-tagged for it?

Besides, the NEC is a minimum, not a mandate. Why not just put one in and sleep well tonight?

My thoughts exactly.

 

[C3PO]

I could see different inspectors looking at this different, but IMHO it is not a bathroom and it does not need to be GFCI protected. Would I GFCI protect it? Absolutely, it is not worth reinspection fees.