Gfi and concrete floors

[eds]

Normally I don't install gfi protected receptacle in finished basement, now I see more and more basements with stained concrete floors as finished product. Don't see we're gfi protection is required, but wonder if it's a good idea?

 

[K8MHZ]

Normally I don't install gfi protected receptacle in finished basement, now I see more and more basements with stained concrete floors as finished product. Don't see we're gfi protection is required, but wonder if it's a good idea?

I think, with very few exceptions, GFCI protection is always a good idea.

 

[growler]

Normally I don't install gfi protected receptacle in finished basement, now I see more and more basements with stained concrete floors as finished product. Don't see we're gfi protection is required, but wonder if it's a good idea?

I think, with very few exceptions, GFCI protection is always a good idea.

If I was going to provide GFCI protection I would use the Combination AFCI/GFCI breakers and be done with it. Doesn't cost much extra pr circuit (Materials) and no added installation cost.

 

[eds]

Afci protection not required here. Wondering if this is not a concern to the cmp.

 

[infinity]

Normally I don't install gfi protected receptacle in finished basement, now I see more and more basements with stained concrete floors as finished product. Don't see we're gfi protection is required, but wonder if it's a good idea?

No required.

 

[GerryB]

If it's a heated, finished basement with a shiny concrete floor afc is required, no gfi.

 

[kwired]

General rule here used to be if you didn't want to provide GFCI protection in a semi-finished basement - you must at least follow 210.52 spacing rules to say it is not an unfinished basement. There is a fair amount of basements around these parts that maybe have finished/semi finished walls open framing for the ceiling, and maybe some area rugs but otherwise either bare or painted concrete floors, and use the space sort of like a living room, play room, kid's hangout, man cave, etc.