Receptacles in Electrical Rooms

[Kaky Penna]

There is no article in the NEC that asks for receptacles in electrical rooms, but I think is a good practice to include at least one, here is the question, if we decide to put the receptacles, they need to be GFCI per code?

 

[jumper]

I would look at 210.8(B) to see if any of those conditions apply.

 

[iwire]

I would look at 210.8(B) to see if any of those conditions apply.

I agree, the location will be the determining factor.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

In general no gfci would be required in an electric room however, it seems like it would be a good place for one especially if the room is on a slab. The NEC does not require GFCI specifically for an electric room as the others have mentioned

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I should mention that the NEC does require a receptacle in an electric room in the 2014 NEC but it does not have to be GFCI protected

210.64 Electrical Service Areas. At least one 125-volt,
single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere-rated receptacle outlet shall
be installed within 15 m (50 ft) of the electrical service
equipment.
Exception: The receptacle outlet shall not be required to be
installed in one-and two-family dwellings.

 

[jumper]

I should mention that the NEC does require a receptacle in an electric room in the 2014 NEC but it does not have to be GFCI protected

Good call. I had forgotten that.

 

[qcroanoke]

In general no gfci would be required in an electric room however, it seems like it would be a good place for one especially if the room is on a slab. The NEC does not require GFCI specifically for an electric room as the others have mentioned

Because of nuisance tripping perhaps........ :lol: