GFCI protection

[Archierocharly]

So I just had a kitchen final inspection and the inspector said that the kitchen circuits could not have an arc breaker / gfci outlet combination. He said it needs to be a dual function breaker so that the whole circuit is gfi protected. Is that correct. The area is on the 2023 code.

 

[infinity]

So the circuit breaker is an AFCI type and the GFCI protection is provided by the receptacle itself? If so that is code complaint. Ask for a code section.

 

[suemarkp]

I think one of the few places in the code for complete branch circuit GFCI protection was swimming pool lights. Everything else seems to be outlet or receptacle protection only.

 

[Seven-Delta-FortyOne]

Inspector is mistaken. There is no requirement for branch circuit GFCI protection.

 

[rc/retired]

So I just had a kitchen final inspection and the inspector said that the kitchen circuits could not have an arc breaker / gfci outlet combination. He said it needs to be a dual function breaker so that the whole circuit is gfi protected. Is that correct. The area is on the 2023 code.

Inspector is wrong! Unless there is a local amendment.

Ron

 

[tortuga]

I agree with the others but I recall there was a recent change that says GFCI's need to be readily accessible? that in some cases like a dishwasher makes a breaker with GFCI a common choice.

 

[Archierocharly]

Ok so I wasn’t at the inspection so I just called him and he said he will let it slide?! I just said ok thanks and left it at that.