GFCI recepatcle readily accessible

[mikesimpson5]

Based on the 2014 NEC section 210.8, would a GFCI receptacle installed in the back of a sink base cabinet to serve a cord and plug connected dishwasher be considered readily accessible?

 

[charlie b]

My reading of the article 100 definition of readily accessible tells me that such a receptacle location is readily accessible. I don't consider a door to be an "obstacle," in the sense of that article. There is nothing in the definition saying that if you have to bends down or get on your knees, it is no longer readily accessible.

 

[infinity]

I agree with Charlie opening the cabinet door or opening the door on a panel to test the GFCI isn't really different.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

IMO, that does not fit the definition of readily accessible unless the cabinet is empty. You may have to move things to get to it. I think the intent was so that home owner would use the test button but I doubt they will. Heck I never did on my house for 15 years or so.. never had a problem with them.

Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). Capable of being
reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections
without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite
to actions such as to use tools, to climb over or remove
obstacles, or to resort to portable ladders, and so forth.

 

[infinity]

IMO, that does not fit the definition of readily accessible unless the cabinet is empty. You may have to move things to get to it. I think the intent was so that home owner would use the test button but I doubt they will. Heck I never did on my house for 15 years or so.. never had a problem with them.

Technically the definition says remove not move an object to the side to access the test button.

But as you say if the cabinet is empty then the point is moot.

 

[rcarroll]

Technically the definition says remove not move an object to the side to access the test button.

But as you say if the cabinet is empty then the point is moot.

Yep, and the cabinet is always empty when I do my final inspection.

 

[jumper]

My reading of the article 100 definition of readily accessible tells me that such a receptacle location is readily accessible. I don't consider a door to be an "obstacle," in the sense of that article. There is nothing in the definition saying that if you have to bends down or get on your knees, it is no longer readily accessible.

I agree with Charlie opening the cabinet door or opening the door on a panel to test the GFCI isn't really different.

Ditto.:happyyes:

 

[jumper]

Yep, and the cabinet is always empty when I do my final inspection.

Yup and I move all the boxes blocking the panel before you show up also.