Range Hood

[Bogiedown170]

Hi, recently was at a dwelling job and noticed that range hood was on an actual GFI receptacle (cord & plug) and trying to understand whether or not GFI protection was needed. The sink was on opposite side of kitchen and not within 6’. The hood was on a dedicated circuit. I read 422.16.b4 as well as 210.8 and cannot seem to pinpoint.
any insight will greatly be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I assume the receptacle was in the upper cabinet. If so then the receptacle is not there to serve the countertops so no gfci is needed however, it would need to be on a dedicated circuit.

(4) Range Hoods. Range hoods shall be permitted to be cord and-
plug-connected with a flexible cord identified as suitable
for use on range hoods in the installation instructions of the
appliance manufacturer, where all of the following conditions
are met:
(1) The flexible cord is terminated with a grounding-type
attachment plug.
Exception: A listed range hood distinctly marked to identify it as protected
by a system of double insulation shall not be required to be terminated
with a grounding-type attachment plug.
(2) The length of the cord is not less than 450 mm (18 in.)
and not over 1.2 m (4 ft).
(3) Receptacles are located to protect against physical
damage to the flexible cord.
(4) The receptacle is accessible.
(5) The receptacle is supplied by an individual branch
circuit.

 

[Fred B]

Hi, recently was at a dwelling job and noticed that range hood was on an actual GFI receptacle (cord & plug) and trying to understand whether or not GFI protection was needed. The sink was on opposite side of kitchen and not within 6’. The hood was on a dedicated circuit. I read 422.16.b4 as well as 210.8 and cannot seem to pinpoint.
any insight will greatly be appreciated. Thank you.

Maybe it was in the mfg specifications. Or what was there prior had such mfg requirements. Just a possibility I've seen before.

 

[Bogiedown170]

Thank you for the replies. Yes the receptacle was in the upper cabinet. Did not think about the Instructions from the manufacturer.