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cord connected block heater in a generator set

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foreman

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Is a gfci receptacle required within the generator enclosure which is located outdoors, the block heater is 120v. This block heater has a six foot grounded plug attached to it
 
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tshephard

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Re: cord connected block heater in a generator set

Is this a dwelling?
If so yes, if not (and not on roof), no.
Should it be? Yes
Should it be cord and plug?
No, solves all the problems.
If this is other than a dwelling, how do you prevent someone (even main. men)from unplugging this when they need an outlet?
 
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esox39

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Re: cord connected block heater in a generator set

If this generator is enclosed by a rainproof cover and the receptacle is inside this cover, then it is not outdoors, so it is not required to be gfci.
 
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foreman

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Re: cord connected block heater in a generator set

to members 12095 & 4213 thanks for your input this reinforces my disagreement with my inspector thanks again
 
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