GFCI in Non-Dwelling Bathroom

[qtq8607]

I have a few questions concerning GFCI receptacle in non-dwelling bathroom,
Article 210.8(B).

1. When did this requirement first become effective?
2. For non-dwelling bathroom in building that was built before this
requirement first become effective, a) Is it grand father in and thus
non-dwelling bathroom receptacle (within 6 ft of sink and not within 6 ft
of sink) does not need to be GFCI unless existing receptacle is being
replaced then replacement has to be GFCI? or b) Only receptacle within 6ft
of sink needs to be replaced with GFCI? or c) All receptacle (within 6 ft
of sink and not within 6 ft of sink) need to be GFCI?

Thanks,
QQ

 

[cpal]

Re: GFCI in Non-Dwelling Bathroom

(For other than dwelling units) 210.8 b.
1978 Construction sites
1981 or 84 Bathrooms for Hotels and Motels (don?t have a 81 or 84 at home)
1987, Bathrooms for Hotels and Motels
1990 Bathrooms for Hotels and Motels
1993 Bathrooms for Commercial, Industrial, and all other non-dwelling occupancies.
And Roof Tops
1996 Change heading to Other than Dwelling and dropped the reference to commercial and industrial occupancies. Just lists bathrooms and rooftops.
1999 adopted the exception regarding not readily accessible receptacles for snow-melting and de-icing.
2002 adopted Kitchens


For bathrooms the language requires all receptacles there is no mention of 6 feet.

Your question regarding installation of GFCI protected receptacles upon device replacement first appeared in section 210.7 (D) (2) of the 1993 NEC Which is 406.(3) (D) (2) of the 2002

Hope this helps
Charlie