GFCI Not Required
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The NEC tells you were they are required and not where they aren't required. Article 210.8 has most of the requirements. I believe there are a few here and there throughout the code. For instance-- pool lights and motors, etc.
Actually GFCI receptacles are not required in chapter 2 however, they are in certain locations covered in another article?
Roger
Hmm. I didn't know 210 got moved out of Chapter 2. I need to crack the book open more often.
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It is still there, but you have to read Roger's post closer
It is still there, but you have to read Roger's post closer
Arn't GFCI's coverd in 210.8 ? How's that not part of chapter 2??
Arn't GFCI's coverd in 210.8 ? How's that not part of chapter 2??
Read my post again and think about what I said.
Roger
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He said GFCI receptacles.
Read my post again and think about what I said.
Roger
thanks Roger.I think i will go have a glass or 3 of WHISKY:grin:
I need to cut back on the chocolate milk.
Actually to be more specific I remember a question that was someting like: Where are gfci recps not required? Circle 3 answers out of five. I only remember 2 or 3 not sure if they are right. The first being if there is a single recp.? The second being a fridge recp.? And the there being a piece of equipment in and unfinished basement not easily moved? Its been a few months since I took the test. But If you read 210.8 that could be interpreted as just about every recp. that is not in the arc fault section or am I wrong? Do any of these answers sound correct?
hurk27
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He said GFCI receptacles.
Well if thats the point then GFCI "receptacles" are not required anywhere in the NEC?
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They are required by the NEC, but not by the rules in Chapter 2. I believe that only rule that requires a GFCI receptacle is found in Chapter 6.Well if thats the point then GFCI "receptacles" are not required anywhere in the NEC?
OK AFTER THE WHISKY AND CHOCLATE MILK are talking about Article 600.10(2):-?
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hurk27
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nope as 600.10(C)(2) requires it to be part of the cord
The only thing I can think of is portable generators, but can't locate it?
hurk27
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Ok found the code Don was talking about, 620.85 in the elevator pit, the machine room can have the breaker though, it doesn't make sense why a GFCI breaker can not be used in Lieu of the receptacle but it does require the receptacle version?
As for the OP question as worded, the only place in the NEC that I can find that specifically says not to use a GFCI, is 210.8(A)(5) exception.
ok I'm done searching for a while lol
As for the OP question as worded, the only place in the NEC that I can find that specifically says not to use a GFCI, is 210.8(A)(5) exception.
ok I'm done searching for a while lol
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Ok found the code Don was talking about, 620.85 in the elevator pit, the machine room can have the breaker though, it doesn't make sense why a GFCI breaker can not be used in Lieu of the receptacle but it does require the receptacle version?
The top of the cab also requires a GFCI receptacle.
Roger
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