GFCI Protection in Commercial Garages

[PE (always learning)]

Hey everyone,

I had a question pertaining to cord and plug equipment being used in a commercial garage. I've got a project that could be considered a "repair garage" and is classified as a S-1 occupancy. There are several pieces of equipment such as tire balancers and wheel changers that have cord and plug that need 6-20R receptacles. I'm assuming this equipment needs GFCI protection per NEC 210.8(B), but I'm just curious if there is an exception for GFCI protection on equipment that really shouldn't be tripping because of added danger to the user.

Best Regards

 

[tom baker]

No. What would trip that would be more dangerous than a shock or electrocution?
We often see no gfcis for sump pumps and refridgerstors, but the current version of gfcis do not nuisance trip.
If you are concerned about tripping, use a gfci with trip alarm.

 

[PE (always learning)]

No. What would trip that would be more dangerous than a shock or electrocution?
We often see no gfcis for sump pumps and refridgerstors, but the current version of gfcis do not nuisance trip.
If you are concerned about tripping, use a gfci with trip alarm.

Good call, a GFCI with a trip alarm might not be a bad idea

Agreed electrocution is no bueno, I just wasn't sure if there were exceptions to using GFCI protection for any reason. I think they listed some exceptions in the older versions of the NEC. Whatever the case, I agree with you