gfci question

[fifty five]

does anyone know if gfci protection is required for arcade games, where the
general public will be using them. thanks any info would be helpful.

 

[al hildenbrand]

210.8 doesn't mention arcade games as a reason, by thenselves, that need GFCI protection.

Your question begs the next question. . . what is the location of the arcade game machine?

 

[fifty five]

gfci protection

gfci protection

the locatoin is in a mall

 

[raider1]

I would not call an arcade game a "Vending Machine" so unless the arcade game is located within 20' of a pool, or located in any of the areas listed in 210.8(A) or (B) GFCI protection is not required.

(GFCI protection is required in accordance with 422.51)

Chris

 

[al hildenbrand]

the locatoin is in a mall

Are you working under the 2005 NEC?

 

[pfalcon]

The intent was probably to include all self-service machines but as that quote goes:
It says what it says, not what you meant it to say, ...