GFCI Requirements for Lab Benches

[Davidkugele]

What 2023 NEC code covers if you need or don't need a GFIC for a Lab Bench? Are there any requirements at all when it comes to lab benches?
Thanks in advance

 

[suemarkp]

Don't think so. What drives receptacle GFCI requirements is its location. Being part of a lab bench itself doesn't drive the requirement. If that bench receptacle is close to a sink, outside, or other places where GFCI is needed, then you need the GFCI on the affected receptacles.

 

[sajesak]

What 2023 NEC code covers if you need or don't need a GFIC for a Lab Bench? Are there any requirements at all when it comes to Verdex heavy duty cabinets benches?
Thanks in advance

For a lab bench, the 2023 NEC generally requires GFCI protection only if the bench is in a wet or potentially wet location. If the bench is in a dry area, GFCI is typically not required, though some institutions may still install it for safety. Receptacle spacing must follow NEC 210.52, ensuring outlets are accessible along the bench, and any dedicated lab equipment may have additional grounding or protection requirements. So, whether a GFCI is needed depends on the risk of exposure to liquids at the bench.

 

[infinity]

Receptacle spacing must follow NEC 210.52, ensuring outlets are accessible along the bench,

210.52 is for dwelling units.

210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets.
This section provides requirements for 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets.