GFCI receptacle in commercial parking garage?

[anbm]

Does the receptacle installed in commercial parking garage need to be GFCI type and has weatherproof cover? Thanks!

 

[physis]

Check out 511.12. I'd just use GFCI anyway. The weather proof part depends on the location.

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

years ago no but now i would think you would want them. Only thing likely to be used is equipment to do maintenance. Not sure if it could be forced.

 

[e57]

See 511.3A Parking would be unclassified area....

However - since it is not shown in 210.8B for GFI protection I would technically say No... But common sense prevailing - YES....

Weather-proofed from "weather" I assume, or just because?

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

lets put it this way, just what do they plan on using it for that would not need it. I recently did addition to parking garage. Old had no gfci and guess what was used for construction ?
Safe ? h--- no. I would actually call it stupid and asking to get sued.

 

[e57]

lets put it this way, just what do they plan on using it for that would not need it. I recently did addition to parking garage. Old had no gfci and guess what was used for construction ?
Safe ? h--- no. I would actually call it stupid and asking to get sued.

I tend to agree.