GFCI and Switched Outlets

[don_resqcapt19]

So all those receptacles 20 feet up in the ceiling of my garage that my high bay lights are plugged into require GFCI protection?

only if they were installed under the 2008 or later code

 

[Joethemechanic]

only if they were installed under the 2008 or later code

The receptacle's are much older than that. Although the breaker panel is much newer

 

[Little Bill]

Is the GFCI receptacle at 12' AFF? If so that's not readily accessible.

No, I installed the GFCI on the wall, under the switch.

 

[brantmacga]

As I understand it, the code requires GFCI for every outlet in a garage, because it might be used for outside work. Even a DIY might unplug power to a garage opener.

I seem to remember the substantiation for that change being that a child was electrocuted by an energized overhead door frame .


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[Jraef]

So all those receptacles 20 feet up in the ceiling of my garage that my high bay lights are plugged into require GFCI protection?

Only if you were to build it now.

 

[ptonsparky]

Only if you were to build it now.

Or replace a device.