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When or does a air hand dryer in a public/commerical bathroom need to be GFCI protected, this is a 120 volt unit. Located between 3 or 4 feet from the sink.
 
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When or does a air hand dryer in a public/commerical bathroom need to be GFCI protected, this is a 120 volt unit. Located between 3 or 4 feet from the sink.
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1)I don't believe I've installed a hand dryer with a cord/plug. All were hardwired.

2) I'm pretty sure that *any* 120v outlets (if provided) in a commercial restroom need to be GFI protected.
 
patpappas said:
When or does a air hand dryer in a public/commerical bathroom need to be GFCI protected, this is a 120 volt unit. Located between 3 or 4 feet from the sink.
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If the manufactures installation instructions require GFCI protection then you must provide it.

The NEC doesn't require a hardwired 120 volt hand dryer to be GFCI protected.

2) I'm pretty sure that *any* 120v outlets (if provided) in a commercial restroom need to be GFI protected.
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All 125 volt 15 and 20 amp receptacles installed commercial bathrooms must be GFCI protected, see 210.8(B)(1). Remember that an "outlet" can be a J-box for connection to a hardwired piece of equipment. I am sure that you ment any 120 volt receptacles, I just wanted to clarify that.

Take a look at the definition of "outlet" in Article 100

Chris
 
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