A Anderman123 Member Oct 5, 2021 #1 Group, Kitchen outlets need to be GFCI protected. Does anyone think this outlet for the refrigerator is technically not in the kitchen area so doesn't need to be GFCI?
Group, Kitchen outlets need to be GFCI protected. Does anyone think this outlet for the refrigerator is technically not in the kitchen area so doesn't need to be GFCI?
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician (retired) Oct 5, 2021 #2 Is this a commercial kitchen?
A Anderman123 Member Oct 5, 2021 #3 Yes, it is in a school. I'm considering the cafeteria area outside of the kitchen since no food preparation is performed there.
Yes, it is in a school. I'm considering the cafeteria area outside of the kitchen since no food preparation is performed there.
mikeames Senior Member Location Gaithersburg MD Occupation Teacher - Master Electrician - 2023 NEC Oct 5, 2021 #4 My take would be if it powers the refrigerator that is accessible in the kitchen area then yes GFCI.
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician (retired) Oct 5, 2021 #5 mikeames said: My take would be if it powers the refrigerator that is accessible in the kitchen area then yes GFCI. Click to expand... That was my thought as well.
mikeames said: My take would be if it powers the refrigerator that is accessible in the kitchen area then yes GFCI. Click to expand... That was my thought as well.
Dennis Alwon Moderator Staff member Location Chapel Hill, NC Occupation Retired Electrical Contractor Oct 5, 2021 #6 I agree with the other... GFCI is required.