GFCI receps within 6 ft of sink yes or no

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Okay guys I know U have to do this however my boss today said that we could use a single outlet to supply a phone and data board that is within 6 ft of a utility sink, also the panel is within 6ft. Is the single recept. ok and do we have to move the panel or put a Gfci main bkr in it?
thanks for all your expert help UNICORN
 
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Re: GFCI receps within 6 ft of sink yes or no

Depending on whats fed from the receptacle, it may be more of hazard to use a GFCI-if it was the main phone system it would not be handy to have it trip the GFCI. At least the single rec limits additional loads, unless a plug strip is used. There is an exception for GFCI protection for dwelling unit basement recps used for a plug in wall wart for a fire alarm panel, this was added in the 2002 NEC.
The answer in part depends on the location, and occupancy.
 
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Re: GFCI receps within 6 ft of sink yes or no

This is a commercial building. The sink is in the same room as panel and hot water heater.
 
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Re: GFCI receps within 6 ft of sink yes or no

GFCI's are required in bathrooms, rooftops and kitchens in commercial. If you are not in one of those three, you do not need a GFCI on the receptacle at all.
 
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