GFCI's in commercial kitchens

[Jan]

Are GFCI's required in all outlets in commercial kitchens or just locations near water. Thanks

 

[dcspector]

Yes 210-8 (B)(2)

 

[steve66]

Yes, they are required everywhere in a commercial kitchen if you are under the 2005 code.

Steve

 

[rcarroll]

Not all outlets. 125v 15a & 20a single phase receps only are required to be GFI protected

 

[Fearno42]

What about locations deemed not readily acessable?Like countertop equipment that passes a cord through the counter and plugs underneith..

 

[roger]

Ferno, there is no exception, it is all 125v 15 and 20 amp receptacles in a commercial kitchen.

Roger

 

[Fearno42]

I thought so,I was arguing the point with a coworker who contended that if you used a single receptacle it was admissible.I thought they all had to be.

 

[George Stolz]

Point out the repetitive exceptions under the dwelling unit GFCI requirements - Every location where a single receptacle is permitted instead of a GFCI is specifically referenced. Note the differences in the exceptions among the different locations.

Note the lack of exceptions in a residential bathroom - all 120V 15A & 20A receptacles require GFCI protection.

You are right.

 

[tom baker]

You can expect the exception for single recpts non GFCI to go away in the 2008 NEC.