hhsting
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First receptacle in branch circuit of GFCI then other receptacle downstream need GFCI? I cannot find this in NEC 2014 anywhere
GFCI receptacle
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All gfci receptacles or gfci breakers will protect all downstream receptacles if you connect the load to the load on the receptacle. I am not certain what you are asking.
hhsting
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kwired
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GFCI requirements are not same as AFCI requirements.
GFCI protection only the receptacle itself requires protection and can be located at or upstream from receptacle that requires protection.
AFCI the general rules start off requiring protection of the entire circuit, exceptions then allow some differences depending on situations.
GFCI protection only the receptacle itself requires protection and can be located at or upstream from receptacle that requires protection.
AFCI the general rules start off requiring protection of the entire circuit, exceptions then allow some differences depending on situations.
kwired
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General GFCI requirements are in 210.8
special requirements appear in a few places for specific applications in chapters 5-7, swimming pools (680) is a pretty popular place where there are special requirements.
Remember, for the most part, the Code is not a "how to" manual. It does not dictate how GFCI protection must be provided only where it must be provided. Various options may be available from manufacturers including "feed thru" receptacles,
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There isn't a code section the afci or gfci are designed to protect downstream loads. The code just states which outlets need protection. You can accomplish it anyway you want
hhsting
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Alright so let’s say receptacles are wired as shown and first one is GFCI would it protect downstream or I need downstream to be GFCI as well?
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kwired
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If the outgoing leads from the GFCI receptacle location are connected to it's "load terminals" then all the downstream receptacles are also protected.Alright so let’s say receptacles are wired as shown and first one is GFCI would it protect downstream or I need downstream to be GFCI as well?
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Are you messing with me? Read the post you quoted about gfci's
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Either is acceptable. It is a design issue not a code issue.
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The rules, in general, call for receptacles in various locations to have GFCI protection. The code does not care how you provide that protection, a GFCI receptacle, a GFCI branch circuit breaker, or even an upstream GFCI feeder breaker. All of those meet the code requirements for where receptacles are required to have GFCI protection.
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