The Great Sarducci
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- Location
- Detroit, MI. USA
Hello all,
Quick question. Does a standard 15A dedicated under-counter garbage disposal receptacle need to be a GFCI? This is the typical setup for garbage disp. where the duplex is split so one outlet is switched at the counter top (I really don't think this makes any difference whatsoever. I just like to be overkill on details). I've been using the code for years, and until a co-worker challenged me on it, ALWAYS went GFCI with the disposal outlet. But I'm not seeing it too clearly in the NEC, and now I'm worried that he may be right (he says not needed because not in a readily accessible location for frequent connect/disconnect). Honestly I'm just not feeling to swift on that. I'm sure you guys can settle this one for me.
Thanks,
Ryan
Quick question. Does a standard 15A dedicated under-counter garbage disposal receptacle need to be a GFCI? This is the typical setup for garbage disp. where the duplex is split so one outlet is switched at the counter top (I really don't think this makes any difference whatsoever. I just like to be overkill on details). I've been using the code for years, and until a co-worker challenged me on it, ALWAYS went GFCI with the disposal outlet. But I'm not seeing it too clearly in the NEC, and now I'm worried that he may be right (he says not needed because not in a readily accessible location for frequent connect/disconnect). Honestly I'm just not feeling to swift on that. I'm sure you guys can settle this one for me.
Thanks,
Ryan