GFIC labeling

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Esthy

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Isn't mandatory to label ANY receptacle that is protected by a GFIC on line? As 2nd bathroom receptacle protected by the one in the master bath?
 
The label on grounded three wire downstream receptacles is for convenience in indicating why the receptacle might have stopped working. As such it is not a safety issue and so is not mandatory.
 
iwire said:
So to carry this theme forward if the directions to a dishwasher tell us to use Cascade detergent is it an NEC violation to do otherwise?
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IMO not likely. The requirement is that the specific instructions would have to be part of the listing of the product.

100.3(B) Installation and Use. Listed or labeled equipment
shall be installed and used in accordance with any instruc-
tions included in the listing or labeling.
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I have never seen a GFCI receptacle that was listed to require the use of the stickers in the box.
 
iwire said:
Don has posted a number of times that ULs position is that all instructions are part of the listing.
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Seeing the working of that organization I can accept that. :roll:

From what I can see GFCI's make no mention of the mandatory use of the GFCI stickers.
 
infinity said:
From what I can see GFCI's make no mention of the mandatory use of the GFCI stickers.
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From the instructions for a Leviton GFCI receptacle: (Check out the last sentence)

8. Test your work
Why perform this test?
• If you miswired the GFCI it may not prevent personal injury or death due
to a ground fault (electrical shock).
• If you mistakenly connect the LINE wires to the LOAD terminals, the GFCI
will not reset and will not provide power to either the GFCI receptacle face
or any receptacles fed from the GFCI.
Procedure:
(a) This GFCI is shipped from the factory in the tripped condition and cannot
be reset until it is wired correctly and power is supplied to the device.
Turn the power ON at the service panel. Ensure that the GFCI is still in the
tripped condition by pressing the TEST button. If the indicator light on the
GFCI receptacle face is ON go to the Troubleshooting section because LINE
and LOAD wiring connections have been reversed. You will not be able to
RESET the GFCI in this condition.
(b) Press the RESET button fully. If the Indicator Light turns ON, the GFCI
has been installed correctly. If the GFCI cannot be reset, go to the
Troubleshooting section.
(c) Press the TEST button, then plug a lamp or radio into surrounding
receptacles to see which one(s), in addition to the GFCI, lost power when
you pressed the TEST button. DO NOT plug life saving devices into any
of the receptacles that lost power. Place a "GFCI PROTECTED OUTLET"
sticker on every receptacle that lost power, then press the RESET button to
reset the GFCI.
 
K8MHZ said:
From the instructions for a Leviton GFCI receptacle: (Check out the last sentence)

8. Test your work
Why perform this test?
• If you miswired the GFCI it may not prevent personal injury or death due
to a ground fault (electrical shock).
• If you mistakenly connect the LINE wires to the LOAD terminals, the GFCI
will not reset and will not provide power to either the GFCI receptacle face
or any receptacles fed from the GFCI.
Procedure:
(a) This GFCI is shipped from the factory in the tripped condition and cannot
be reset until it is wired correctly and power is supplied to the device.
Turn the power ON at the service panel. Ensure that the GFCI is still in the
tripped condition by pressing the TEST button. If the indicator light on the
GFCI receptacle face is ON go to the Troubleshooting section because LINE
and LOAD wiring connections have been reversed. You will not be able to
RESET the GFCI in this condition.
(b) Press the RESET button fully. If the Indicator Light turns ON, the GFCI
has been installed correctly. If the GFCI cannot be reset, go to the
Troubleshooting section.
(c) Press the TEST button, then plug a lamp or radio into surrounding
receptacles to see which one(s), in addition to the GFCI, lost power when
you pressed the TEST button. DO NOT plug life saving devices into any
of the receptacles that lost power. Place a "GFCI PROTECTED OUTLET"
sticker on every receptacle that lost power, then press the RESET button to
reset the GFCI.
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I wonder if these same requirements for labeling receptacles is also included in the GFCI breaker installation instructions.
 
stevenje said:
I wonder if these same requirements for labeling receptacles is also included in the GFCI breaker installation instructions.
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Not that I am aware of. But if you think about it, receptacle not working - one of most common responses is to check breaker panel. Put GFCI sticker on that receptacle and anyone that knows much about this stuff knows they likely should be looking for a tripped GFCI receptacle if it isn't working. But there is also many that have no clue at all - you learn to ask questions when they call and have them check for tripped GFCI's especially if the receptacle not working is one that should require protection but is not a GFCI type of receptacle.
 
stevenje said:
I wonder if these same requirements for labeling receptacles is also included in the GFCI breaker installation instructions.
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Not that I am aware of. But if you think about it, receptacle not working - one of most common responses is to check breaker panel. Put GFCI sticker on that receptacle and anyone that knows much about this stuff knows they likely should be looking for a tripped GFCI receptacle if it isn't working. But there is also many that have no clue at all - you learn to ask questions when they call and have them check for tripped GFCI's especially if the receptacle not working is one that should require protection but is not a GFCI type of receptacle. You also learn tendencies - like a 1990ish mobile home with outside receptacles not working - check to make sure a bathroom GFCI is not tripped - that was legal then.
 
don_resqcapt19 said:
That is exactly what UL will tell you if you ask them. Their official position is that all manufacturer instructions are 110.3(B) instructions.
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Please allow me a "dumb question." In the context of our following the NEC, is an "official position" of the UL relevant at all?

 
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