GFCI in laboratory
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charlie
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Re: GFCI in laboratory
If this is not a bathroom, rooftop, or a kitchen, 210.8(B) does not require one. Of course there are other locations like farmsteads, commercial garages, health care facilities, etc. but your laboratory doesn't appear to be one of those.
If this is not a bathroom, rooftop, or a kitchen, 210.8(B) does not require one. Of course there are other locations like farmsteads, commercial garages, health care facilities, etc. but your laboratory doesn't appear to be one of those.
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Re: GFCI in laboratory
We've seen a lot of these type questions. I always wonder:
Does someone not want a GFCI? Perhaps due to cost.
Or do they want a GFCI? For safety.
Remember the NEC is a minium. And with the new UL 2003 GFCI standard, GFCI prices will probably double. Stock up now.
We've seen a lot of these type questions. I always wonder:
Does someone not want a GFCI? Perhaps due to cost.
Or do they want a GFCI? For safety.
Remember the NEC is a minium. And with the new UL 2003 GFCI standard, GFCI prices will probably double. Stock up now.
Re: GFCI in laboratory
The question was posed for safety. I believe that a GFCI should be installed, but powers above me seem to not be able to use "common sense" about electrical/safety requirements?! I was hoping to get proof, so I could avoid trying to use logic on our so intelligent management!!!!
The question was posed for safety. I believe that a GFCI should be installed, but powers above me seem to not be able to use "common sense" about electrical/safety requirements?! I was hoping to get proof, so I could avoid trying to use logic on our so intelligent management!!!!
robbie
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Re: GFCI in laboratory
I ALWAYS locate a GFCI near any sink on my designs.
I ALWAYS locate a GFCI near any sink on my designs.
electricmanscott
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- Boston, MA
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- Massachusetts Master Electrician, one man show.
Re: GFCI in laboratory
As stated this is not required by the NEC. It is certainly not prohibited either.
As stated this is not required by the NEC. It is certainly not prohibited either.
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