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Elmer Johnson

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I have 38 lab tables we used to teach doctors how to operate a body parts the cadaverous we have. The doctors need to spray them down with a saline solution as they operate on Them. My question is with the lab tables considered sinks that needs to have GFCI protected if the receptacles are within 3 feet of the lab tables keep in mind this is other than dwelling units I need to know the definition of his sink and if the lab table would need GFCI’s in protection and if you think of any other code references that might be beneficial the lab table has a 2" Lip

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Please see 210.8(B)5 and 6
Where does 3 feet come from.

For the type of location you are describing, a GFCI, at $15, is a very minor cost. I suspect the lab tables are $1000 each. And saline is quite conductive.
So the question, is the lab table a sink? Does it have a faucet and drain? Is it a wet area?

Is somebody opposed to GFCI?
 
tom baker said:
Please see 210.8(B)5 and 6
Where does 3 feet come from.
the 3' is the Receptacle they are using

For the type of location you are describing, a GFCI, at $15, is a very minor cost. I suspect the lab tables are $1000 each. And saline is quite conductive.
So the question, is the lab table a sink? Does it have a faucet and drain? Is it a wet area? yes their is a sprayer and drain and is not in a wet area

Is somebody opposed to GFCI?
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they are not opposed just want to know If they have to
 
If these tables are being sprayed down then there needs to be education given to those doing the spraying. Cover the receptacles or do something to avoid salt getting inside. Gfci will not stop corrosion but perhaps some wp covers may be appropriate for the situation.

IMO, Gfci is not required
 
Hongis said:
What would be the biggest advantages of going with GFCI in a situation like this?
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Gfci gives protection to personnel in the event of a ground fault that is to small for a standard breaker to detect the gfci would be helpful as it will trip somewhere between 4-6 ma leakage.

In general it never hurts to have this extra protection.
 
It may or may not be considered a sink, but sounds like it could easily be considered a wet location, which would trigger GFCI rules.
 
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