What is code for washing machine outlets near a mop sink. The outlet is 48" aff and center of a washer. to the left of the washer is a mop sink. I installed a gfci because an home inspector pointed it out and pended the sale. But is it really a problem. I didnt have my code book to argue so i jus threw $12 and got a GFCI. Also he pointed out a receptacle at 18" aff 6 feet away from a wet bar, sayin it needed to be gfci i contested and he passed it. It was not on the counter it was in general walking area going to the wet bar.
2002 NEC - Added to NEC
(7) Wet bar sinks ? where the receptacles are installed to
serve the countertop surfaces and are located within 1.8
m (6 ft) of the outside edge of the wet bar sink.
2005 NEC - Code Change
(7) Laundry, utility, and wet bar sinks ? where the receptacles
are installed
within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the outside
edge of the sink
2008 NEC - No Change from 2005 NEC
(7) Laundry, utility, and wet bar sinks ? where the receptacles
are installed
within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the outside
edge of the sink
So it depends on the year in question. HI's are concerned more about safety than actual code so I would not blame the HI for making a call. In fact, he/she may be more up on he codes that some electricians. While the code is not retroactive the client has to choose if they buy into the added safety or dismiss the HI's recommendations but I don't believe he would call something that was allowed before 2002 in regards to the wet bar issue as a code violation. He probably made it as a safety recommendation.
