GFCI required ?

[brother]

In break rooms, are gfci required for the receptacles? Dont have my code book at present. In past we have installed in there, but I cannot remember the actual code article number at present.

 

[jusme123]

Other than dwelling units
210.8(B)(2)
Kitchens or areas with a sink and permanent provisions for either food preparation or cooking need GFI

 

[brother]

Other than dwelling units
210.8(B)(2)
Kitchens or areas with a sink and permanent provisions for either food preparation or cooking need GFI

Thanks. But I guess the 'subjective' arguement would be the 'permanent provisions' wording. they will have a microwaves, coffee pot and toaster. . Are they considered permanent?? there is no stove. There is a sink but it is more than 6ft away.

 

[ptonsparky]

I do not believe those items are considered as permanent.

Will the $25 cost lose the job for you?

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Thanks. But I guess the 'subjective' arguement would be the 'permanent provisions' wording. they will have a microwaves, coffee pot and toaster. . Are they considered permanent?? there is no stove. There is a sink but it is more than 6ft away.

The 2020 change that applies to break rooms is the additon of "either" and "or". If you have a sink and a countertop you trigger the requirement for GFCIs under the 2020. "for either food preparation or cooking". The countertop is a permanent provision for for food preparation.