We have several existing commercial facilities where vehicle washing is performed routinely in the immedaite area and there is an overhead door. The outlets in the area are GFCI-protected, but recently a question came up if the overhead door opener circuit needs a GFCI breaker? The opener is not plugged into a ceiling outlet, it's a motorized system hard wired directly into the electrical system at the panel box. We're currently considering it as a best-practice for future facility designs, but are there any code reference requirements? All help is appreciated.
GFCI Commercial Overhead Door Wet Area
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That is a good way to put it, and a good idea. But the NEC is not concerned with "good practices." Its scope is limited to the minimum requirements for a safe installation.NickC said:
No. GFCI requirements apply only to certain receptacle outlets. Reference article 210.8.NickC said:
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