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electricalperson said:
does the code say receptacles located in listed assemblies dont need to be GFCI protected? maybe its a loophole and needs to be put into the code. maybe as an exception that allows those receptacles to non gfci protected.
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If they're in the bathroom they need GFI protection. But very few manufacturers make them these days because of the GFI and 20a bath circuit requirements.

LawnGuyLandSparky said:
I meant the receptacles in the vent fan, or heat/vent/light assemblies. Besides, they're not even IN the bathroom, just accessible FROM the bathroom. They're actually located in the joist cavity...
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Oh, so the receptacle I put in the box in the wall box isn't in the bathroom, but in the wall cavity?
 
480sparky said:
If they're in the bathroom they need GFI protection. But very few manufacturers make them these days because of the GFI and 20a bath circuit requirements.



Oh, so the receptacle I put in the box in the wall box isn't in the bathroom, but in the wall cavity?
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Exactly by point. All of the switches we put in are in cavities and have a cover. Never assume that the fan is in ceiling, might be in wall and within reach. If noisy might get unpluged and user might see this as a much needed outlet. One duplex receptacle is not always enough. Pull plastic cover out a little (no tools needed) plug in that $1 cord from big orange and problem solved , or started depending on how we view it.
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