clothes dryer GFCI

[ut]

I ran into a situation the other day I need help with. The 240v outlet for the clothes dryer was about chest high on the wall at the right front corner of the dryer. Very accessible to anyone using the machine. Should this outlet be GFCI protected?
Thanks For Your Help

 

[bill addiss]

Re: clothes dryer GFCI

ut,

The 240v Dryer Outlet does not require GFCI protection.

Bill

 

[hurk27]

Re: clothes dryer GFCI

nor does any other outlet in the laundry room require GFCI protection, even if there is a sink.
Maybe a good idea but not a requirment by the NEC.

 

[jeff43222]

Re: clothes dryer GFCI

Originally posted by hurk27:
nor does any other outlet in the laundry room require GFCI protection, even if there is a sink.
Maybe a good idea but not a requirment by the NEC.

If the "laundry room" is in an unfinished basement, I believe GFCI protection is required for all receptacles that aren't used by the fixed-in-place laundry appliances.

 

[ryan_618]

Re: clothes dryer GFCI

Originally posted by jeff43222:
If the "laundry room" is in an unfinished basement, I believe GFCI protection is required for all receptacles that aren't used by the fixed-in-place laundry appliances. [/QB]

Good call Jeff