GFI Requirement Washer/Dryer

[WA_Sparky]

Correct me if I'm wrong. If Washer and dryer are separate appliances, washer needs to be GFI (20A dedicated), and Dryer (30A/2p dedicated) does not. If you have washer/dryer combo you do not need a GFI, just typical 30A/2P dedicated?

Is it common to ask for 30A GFI breaker in this scenario?

Thanks,

 

[AC\DC]

What code cycle are you on

 

[ptonsparky]

What code cycle are you under?

 

[WA_Sparky]

What code cycle are you on

This specific project is in Montana using 2017 NFPA 70. I've heard new 2020 code requires GFI for dryers as well now.

 

[AC\DC]

I don’t believe so for 2017 15-20 amp 120v if I remember
what does the manufacture say.

 

[ptonsparky]

210.8(A)(10) Laundry areas ‘2020’

 

[curt swartz]

You are still required to install the 20 amp laundry circuit even if the equipment doesn't need it.

 

[Fred B]

You are still required to install the 20 amp laundry circuit even if the equipment doesn't need it.

Equipment changes from homeowner to homeowner, the code reference is not equipment dependent.

 

[tom baker]

WA L&I has held back adoption of some of the GFCI requirements due to product non availability
Check the Currents newsletter at LNI.WA.GOV
When I used to instruct classes I suggested that every electrician should subscribe to Currents, which was first published in 1998 when Janet Lewis was CEI. Early one I gave out copies as not every electrician had email. The CEI at LnI uses Currents to publish code changes that are not in the current 296-46B, which makes it hard to find them, as you have to back thru many issues.