GFCI protection...

[1793]

I've been asked to perform repairs noted on a Fire Marshal Inspection at a Day Care / Pre-School. There is a water closet, toilet, light & vent fan and a receptacle in this room. My question; is the receptacle required to be a GFCI and or do the other items require protection?

Thanks

 

[jumper]

No sink/basin?

Isn't a water closet a toilet?

 

[goldstar]

If there's a receptacle already installed it has to be GFCI protected. The other devices do not.

 

[1793]

If there's a receptacle already installed it has to be GFCI protected. The other devices do not.

What is the reference for the existing receptacle being GFCI protected?

(2008) -- 210.8(B) talks about bathrooms, there is no sink just a toilet.

 

[ptonsparky]

GFCI & TR

 

[kwired]

Isn't a water closet a toilet?

Had me thinking as well, must be 2 of them there.

 

[david]

I've been asked to perform repairs noted on a Fire Marshal Inspection at a Day Care / Pre-School. There is a water closet, toilet, light & vent fan and a receptacle in this room. My question; is the receptacle required to be a GFCI and or do the other items require protection?

Thanks

If i was doing repairs in a day care center toliet (Water Closet) room, I would ground fault the receptacle.

 

[augie47]

If i was doing repairs in a day care center toliet (Water Closet) room, I would ground fault the receptacle.

I would also want to, but until the wording "water closet and a toilet" is clarified, I'm not sure its Code required.

 

[user 100]

If i was doing repairs in a day care center toliet (Water Closet) room, I would ground fault the receptacle.

Agree w/ this and ptonsparky above- toilets can leak and kids could stick something in the receptacle.

 

[1793]

From Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of water closet

• 1: a compartment or room with a toilet
• 2: a toilet bowl and its accessories

See water closet defined for English-language learners
See water closet defined for kids

 

[1793]

I would also want to, but until the wording "water closet and a toilet" is clarified, I'm not sure its Code required.

I agree with your statement.

I was looking to see if it WAS required to have GFI protection.

 

[USMC1302]

Is a receptacle even required? Be curious what it would be needed for.

 

[jumper]

Is a receptacle even required? .

No.

 

[kwired]

Is a receptacle even required? Be curious what it would be needed for.

Heated toilet seat, of course

 

[ptonsparky]

Heated toilet seat, of course

That is luxury! Right up thereat the top of the list!