COMMENT 17-18a new meaning for portable.

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I'm looking for constructive criticism on the following, and if you think it is merited, support in the form of comments from you on 17-18a. Thanks, Jim Williams

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422.2 Definition.
Portable (as applied to ground-fault circuit interrupter protection)Appliance Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. Indicating that the ground-fault circuit interrupter is intended to protect personnel from fault current to ground on equipment or circuits supplied by plug-and-cord connections or by temporary wiring installations and additionally functions to de-energize a circuit or portion thereof when one or more of the following defects occurs:
(1) The grounded conductor to the power supply is opened;
(2) The grounded conductor is transposed with an ungrounded conductor to the power supply;
(3) One of the ungrounded conductors to the power supply on a polyphase system or on a single-phase, 3-wire system is opened.

422.49 High-Pressure Spray Washers. All single-phase cord-and-plug-connected high-pressure spray washing machines rated at 250 volts or less shall be provided with factory-installed appliance ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. The ground-fault circuit interrupter shall be identified for portable use. The ground-fault circuit interrupter shall be an integral part of the attachment plug or shall be located in the supply cord within 300 mm (12 in.) of the attachment plug

422.51 Vending Machines.
(A) Cord- and Plug Connected. Cord-and-plug connected vending machines manufactured or remanufactured on or after January 1, 2005, shall include an appliance ground-fault circuit interrupter identified for portable use as an integral part of the attachment plug or be located within 300 mm (12 in.) of the attachment plug. Older vending machines manufactured or remanufactured prior to January 1, 2005, shall be connected to a GFCI-protected outlet.

5 Statement of Problem and Substantiation.

I am concerned that existing ?portable GFCIs? may not have the 3 properties listed in the definition. I believe these additional properties deserve a more distinctive name.

 

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REVISED -- COMMENT 17-18a_1 new meaning for portable.

REVISED -- COMMENT 17-18a_1 new meaning for portable.

COMMENT 17-18a new meaning for portable.
I'm looking for constructive criticism on the following, and if you think it is merited, support in the form of comments from you on 17-18a. Thanks, Jim Williams

4 Comment:
revise the text as follows:

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422.2 Definition.
Portable (as applied to ground-fault circuit interrupter protection)[/COLOR]Appliance Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. Indicating that the A ground-fault circuit interrupter that is intended to protect personnel from fault current to ground on equipment or circuits supplied by plug-and-cord connections or by temporary wiring installations and additionally functions to de-energize a circuit or portion thereof when one or more of the following defects occurs:
(1) The grounded conductor to the power supply is opened;
(2) The grounded conductor is transposed with an ungrounded
conductor to the power supply;
(3) One of the ungrounded conductors to the power supply
on a polyphase system or on a single-phase, 3-wire
system is opened.

422.49 High-Pressure Spray Washers. All single-phase cord-and-plug-connected high-pressure spray washing machines rated at 250 volts or less shall be provided with factory-installed appliance ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. The ground-fault circuit interrupter shall be identified for portable use. The ground-fault circuit interrupter shall be an integral part of the attachment plug or
shall be located in the supply cord within 300 mm (12 in.) of the attachment plug

422.51 Vending Machines.
(A) Cord- and Plug Connected. Cord-and-plug connected vending machines manufactured or remanufactured on or after January 1, 2005, shall include an appliance ground-fault circuit interrupter identified for portable use as an integral part of the attachment plug or be located within 300 mm (12 in.) of the attachment plug. Older vending machines manufactured or remanufactured prior to January
1, 2005, shall be connected to a GFCI-protected outlet.

5 Statement of Problem and Substantiation.

I am concerned that existing ?portable GFCIs? may not have the 3 properties listed in the definition. I believe these additional properties deserve a more distinctive name.

 

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ALTERNATIVE EXPANDED -- COMMENT 17-18a_1 new meaning for portable.

ALTERNATIVE EXPANDED -- COMMENT 17-18a_1 new meaning for portable.

I'm looking for constructive criticism on the following, and if you think it is merited, support in the form of comments from you on 17-18a_1. Thanks, Jim Williams

4 Comment:
revise the text as follows:

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100 Definitions.
Appliance Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. A ground-fault circuit interrupter that is intended to protect personnel from fault current to ground on equipment or circuits supplied by plug-and-cord connections or by temporary wiring installations and additionally functions to de-energize a circuit or portion thereof when one or more of the following defects occurs:
(1) The grounded conductor to the power supply is opened;
(2) The grounded conductor is transposed with an ungrounded conductor to the power supply;
(3) One of the ungrounded conductors to the power supply on a polyphase system or on a single-phase, 3-wire system is opened.

422.2 Definition.
Portable (as applied to ground-fault circuit interrupter protection). Indicating that the ground-fault circuit interrupter is intended to protect personnel from fault current to ground on equipment or circuits supplied by plug-and-cord connections or by temporary wiring installations and additionally functions to de-energize a circuit or portion thereof when one or more of the following defects occurs:
(1) The grounded conductor to the power supply is opened;
(2) The grounded conductor is transposed with an ungrounded conductor to the power supply;
(3) One of the ungrounded conductors to the power supply on a polyphase system or on a single-phase, 3-wire system is opened.

422.49 High-Pressure Spray Washers. All single-phase cord-and-plug-connected high-pressure spray washing machines rated at 250 volts or less shall be provided with factory-installed appliance ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. The ground-fault circuit interrupter shall be identified for portable use. The ground-fault circuit interrupter shall be an integral part of the attachment plug or
shall be located in the supply cord within 300 mm (12 in.) of the attachment plug

422.51 Vending Machines.
(A) Cord- and Plug Connected. Cord-and-plug connected vending machines manufactured or remanufactured on or after January 1, 2005, shall include an appliance ground-fault circuit interrupter identified for portable use as an integral part of the attachment plug or be located within 300 mm (12 in.) of the attachment plug. Older vending machines manufactured or remanufactured prior to January
1, 2005, shall be connected to a GFCI-protected outlet.

518.3 Other Articles.
(B) Temporary Wiring.
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Where ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel is supplied by plug-and-cord-connection to the branch circuit or to the feeder, the ground fault circuit interrupter protection shall be listed as portable appliance ground fault circuit interrupter protection or provide a level of protection equivalent to a portable ground fault circuit interrupter, whether assembled in the field or at the factory.

525.23 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) Protection. Where GFCI protection is provided through the use of GFCI receptacles, and the receptacles are supplied by plug and cord connection to the branch circuit, the assembly shall be listed as an portable appliance ground fault circuit interrupter. [ROP 15?122]

600.10 Portable or Mobile Signs.
( C) Wet or Damp Location.
(2) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter. The manufacturer of portable or mobile signs shall provide a listed appliance ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. The ground-fault circuit interrupter shall be an integral part of the attachment plug or shall be located in the power-supply cord within 300 mm (12 in.) of the attachment plug. [ROP 18?108]

680.33 Luminaires.
(B) Over the Low Voltage Contact Limit But Not over 150 Volts. A lighting assembly without a transformer or power supply and with the luminaire lamp(s) operating at not over 150 volts shall be permitted to be cord-and-plug-connected where the assembly is listed as an assembly for the purpose. The installation shall comply with 680.23(A)(5), and the assembly shall have the following construction features:
(1) No exposed metal parts
(2) An impact-resistant polymeric lens and luminaire body
(3) A ground-fault circuit interrupter with open neutral conductor protection as an integral part of the assembly
(4) The luminaire lamp permanently connected to the listed appliance ground-fault circuit interrupter with open-neutral protection
(5) Compliance with the requirements of 680.23(A)

680.44 Protection. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the outlet(s) that supplies a self-contained spa or hot tub, a packaged spa or hot tub equipment assembly, or a field-assembled spa or hot tub shall be protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter.
(A) Listed Units. If so marked, a listed self-contained unit or listed packaged equipment assembly that includes integral listed appliance ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for all electrical parts within the unit or assembly (pumps, air blowers, heaters, lights, controls, sanitizer generators, wiring, and so forth) shall be permitted without additional GFCI protection.

680.62 Therapeutic Tubs (Hydrotherapeutic Tanks).
(A) Protection. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the outlet(s) that supplies a self-contained therapeutic tub or hydrotherapeutic tank, a packaged therapeutic tub or hydrotherapeutic tank, or a field-assembled therapeutic tub or hydrotherapeutic tank shall be protected by a groundfault circuit interrupter.
(1) Listed Units. If so marked, a listed self-contained unit or listed packaged equipment assembly that includes integral listed appliance ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for all electrical parts within the unit or assembly (pumps, air blowers, heaters, lights, controls, sanitizer generators, wiring, and so forth) shall be permitted without additional GFCI protection.

5 Statement of Problem and Substantiation.

I am concerned that existing ?portable GFCIs? may not have the 3 properties listed in the definition. I believe these additional properties deserve a more distinctive name.

Portable/cord GFCI appear in other articles and could well need the same level of protection as specified in 422. Suggest that the definition be moved to 100. and referenced in 518.3(B), 525.23, 600.10(C)(2), 680.33(B), 680.44(A), & 680.62(A)(1).