PhaseShift
Senior Member
We have an ongoing debate going on internally weather or not GFI protection is requried for outlets that have extension cords plugged into them. I dont believe the code references anything about having an outlet GFI protected where an extension cord can be plugged in (this esentially could be any outlet) so the question now becomes what is required on the extension cord itself.
Would an extension cord be viewed as a temporary istallation falling under the requirements of 590.6 for GFI protection on the extension cords? I suppose it could fall under the "temporary maintnance" portion of this section but am not sure.
If GFI protection is required as part of 590.6 since the extension cords are viewed as a temporary installation, then why do most extension cords not come with GFI protection built in know that this is a requirement?
Would an extension cord be viewed as a temporary istallation falling under the requirements of 590.6 for GFI protection on the extension cords? I suppose it could fall under the "temporary maintnance" portion of this section but am not sure.
If GFI protection is required as part of 590.6 since the extension cords are viewed as a temporary installation, then why do most extension cords not come with GFI protection built in know that this is a requirement?