GFCI in crawlspace

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Hi, in our crawl space, we have one branch circuit that comes down, and first supplies a standard 20A duplex outlet for our sump-pump. Then it goes to a switch by the entrance to the crawl space, and then feeds 4 porcelain lights, with outlets, so we can work down there if need be.
My question is, does this circuit need to be GFCI protected? We definitely do not want the sump-pump to be GFCI protected, because if that would kick out, we would never know, and the pump would not operate.

Thank you,
Jonathon Reinhart

[ July 22, 2004, 01:48 PM: Message edited by: kidd6488 ]
 
Re: GFCI in crawlspace

Yes, I know that, but we don't want our sump-pump to be GFCI protected. Should we install a single recepticle for the pump, and then after that, have a GFCI oulet that protects the rest of the crawlspace?
 
Re: GFCI in crawlspace

There are no exception for GFCI protected outlets in crawl spaces.

(A) Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in (1) through (8) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel......

(4) Crawl spaces ? at or below grade level
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The sump pump will have to be GFCI protected or you will have to hard wire it.

My own sump pump, which is very active when it rains, has been on a GFCI for over two years without a problem.
 
Re: GFCI in crawlspace

Ok, then to hardwire it, would I just cut the plug off the cord and run that through one of the clamps in a junction box?
 
Re: GFCI in crawlspace

I am sorry but I have to close this topic. This forum is for electrical professionals and you are not. You have been here for a while, know the rules and our attitude towards DIY. I do wish you well in your future endeavors and the world needs good engineers in the electrical field.
 
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