GFCI for commercial kitchen

[chris1971]

I could not find anything in the 2008 code that states a 240 volt circuit for a commercial dishwasher needs to be on on GFCI circuit breaker. The inspector says it needs to be and I do not believe him. Any help would be great.

Thanks.

 

[480sparky]

Unless it's a manufacturer requirement, the inspector is wrong. The NEC pretty much only deals with 120v stuff.

Did you ask for a code reference?

 

[chris1971]

I did ask for a code reference. He did not respond with one. The manufacturer does not specify GFCI protection. The circuit will be a dedicated 30 amp with a twist lok cord end.

 

[480sparky]

I did ask for a code reference. He did not respond with one. The manufacturer does not specify GFCI protection. The circuit will be a dedicated 30 amp with a twist lok cord end.

Lacking a Code reference, then I'd say the inspector cannot back himself up.

 

[chris kennedy]

Not required in your application.

210.8(B) Other Than Dwelling Units.

All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in (1) through (5) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel:
(1) Bathrooms
(2) Kitchens
(3) Rooftops
(4) Outdoors

Exception No. 1 to (3) and (4): Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied from a dedicated branch circuit for electric snow-melting or deicing equipment shall be permitted to be installed without GFCI protection.
Exception No. 2 to (4): In industrial establishments only, where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified personnel are involved, an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in 590.6(B)(2) shall be permitted for only those receptacle outlets used to supply equipment that would create a greater hazard if power is interrupted or having a design that is not compatible with GFCI protection.
(5) Sinks ? where receptacles are installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the outside edge of the sink.

Exception No 1 to (5): In industrial laboratories, receptacles used to supply equipment where removal of power would introduce a greater hazard shall be permitted to be installed without GFCI protection.
Exception No 2 to (5): For receptacles located in patient care areas of health care facilities other than those covered under 210.8(B)(1), GFCI protection shall not be required.

 

[One-eyed Jack]

I did ask for a code reference. He did not respond with one. The manufacturer does not specify GFCI protection. The circuit will be a dedicated 30 amp with a twist lok cord end.

The fact that it is 30 amp knocks the GFCI out.

 

[raider1]

The fact that it is 30 amp knocks the GFCI out.

Also the fact that it is 240 volts.

Chris

 

[ceb58]

The fact that it is 30 amp knocks the GFCI out.

Along with it being 240v is another knock out. So that meens your 2-0 by knock out.

 

[480sparky]

Along with it being 240v is another knock out. So that meens your 2-0 by knock out.

I think the correct term is Technical Knockout.

 

[One-eyed Jack]

Along with it being 240v is another knock out. So that meens your 2-0 by knock out.

This is why as an inspector the code ref. is your friend.:grin:

 

[ceb58]

I think the correct term is Technical Knockout.

If you had good sense, you would be dangerous

 

[480sparky]

If you had good sense, you would be dangerous

I'm an electrician. I'm dangerous by default.
































Get it?

 

[1793]

I'm an electrician. I'm dangerous by default.
... Get it?

That's 2/3's of a pun PU :grin: