Security sytem on GFI outlet ?

[mcgeeclan]

Does anyone have any input whether it is right or wrong according to NEC to plug a security system transformer into a GFI protected receptacle?

 

[racraft]

Re: Security sytem on GFI outlet ?

Why would the NEC have anything to say about this?

 

[tom baker]

Re: Security sytem on GFI outlet ?

The NEC does allow a fire alarm system to use a non GFCI protected outlet in the basement of a dwelling unit. As some alarm panels are listed combo burg/fire you may be able to use this exception, added in the 02 cycle.

 

[websparky]

Re: Security sytem on GFI outlet ?

Since a standard secutity alarm system is not considered a "Life Safety" system, there wouldn't be any NFPA codes, that I am aware of, that would address this system.

The likelyhood of the GFCI recptacle tripping with this transformer is very remote.
If the receptacle is on a GFCI circuit breaker with other loads, then you take your chances that something else doesn't trip the breaker.

 

[gwz2]

Re: Security sytem on GFI outlet ?

Read the instructions!

Some do say not to use GFCI protected recepticales.

gwz2

 

[ty]

Re: Security sytem on GFI outlet ?

Exception #3 of article 210.8(A)(5) says "shall not be required", but not "shall not be supplied by..."

But how does 760.21 come into play, or does it not???

 

[ty]

Re: Security sytem on GFI outlet ?

This of course only has to do with the possibility of the security system also incorporating a certain type of fire alarm system...