T terryb Member Jan 30, 2006 #1 Does anybody know the date when the requirement for all kitchen countertop outlets to be gfci protected came into force. This is mentioned in the 2003 NEC, but i have been told that this requirement dates back to 1996. Thanks.
Does anybody know the date when the requirement for all kitchen countertop outlets to be gfci protected came into force. This is mentioned in the 2003 NEC, but i have been told that this requirement dates back to 1996. Thanks.
B bphgravity Senior Member Location Florida Jan 30, 2006 #2 Re: gfci locations and dates Yes you are correct, the 1996 edition. Before that, only the ones located within 6' of the sink required gfci protection. Go HERE [ January 30, 2006, 03:01 PM: Message edited by: bphgravity ]
Re: gfci locations and dates Yes you are correct, the 1996 edition. Before that, only the ones located within 6' of the sink required gfci protection. Go HERE [ January 30, 2006, 03:01 PM: Message edited by: bphgravity ]
