L LYLE2231 Member Aug 19, 2011 #1 Good Morning Friends, I'm trying to reference the code article that requires 120 volt landscape lighting to be GFCI protected. These fixtures will be hard wired in, not plugged into a receptacle. Any and all appreciated! Lyle
Good Morning Friends, I'm trying to reference the code article that requires 120 volt landscape lighting to be GFCI protected. These fixtures will be hard wired in, not plugged into a receptacle. Any and all appreciated! Lyle
Ponchik Senior Member Location CA Occupation Electronologist Aug 19, 2011 #2 I don't believe there is such a requirement. There is one for swimming pool areas 680.22(B)(4), is this what you are looking for?
I don't believe there is such a requirement. There is one for swimming pool areas 680.22(B)(4), is this what you are looking for?
Dennis Alwon Moderator Staff member Location Chapel Hill, NC Occupation Retired Electrical Contractor Aug 19, 2011 #3 Landscape light must be gfci protected if it is a residence and the wiring is 12" . Look at table 300.5 Col.4
Landscape light must be gfci protected if it is a residence and the wiring is 12" . Look at table 300.5 Col.4
Ponchik Senior Member Location CA Occupation Electronologist Aug 19, 2011 #4 Dennis Alwon said: Landscape light must be gfci protected if it is a residence and the wiring is 12" . Look at table 300.5 Col.4 Click to expand... I agree with that if the wiring is less than 12" but generally 120V landscape lighting do not require GFCI protection.
Dennis Alwon said: Landscape light must be gfci protected if it is a residence and the wiring is 12" . Look at table 300.5 Col.4 Click to expand... I agree with that if the wiring is less than 12" but generally 120V landscape lighting do not require GFCI protection.
raider1 Senior Member Staff member Location Logan, Utah Aug 19, 2011 #5 I agree with Dennis, the only thing that will drive the GFCI protection requirement of 120 volt landscape lighting is the burial depth of the wiring. Chris
I agree with Dennis, the only thing that will drive the GFCI protection requirement of 120 volt landscape lighting is the burial depth of the wiring. Chris
Sierrasparky Senior Member Location USA Occupation Electrician ,contractor Aug 19, 2011 #6 No GFCI requirement unless one chooses the shallower burial of 12 inches.