Simple gfci code question

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210.8 lists location requirements for gfci protection and unless I missed it doesn’t specify class A. (I know it needs to be just trying to find the relevant section.) There is a mention in article 100 definitions but itonly an informational note.

422.5(A) clearly states class A.

Based on 2020 NEC.

I ask this as I have European equipment that the manufacture states needs residual fault current protection at 30 mA. There is a breaker made to that spec for my panel but it is very expensive.
 
The manufacture states they have only tested it on 30mA device and that it will trip on a Class A device. (I currently have a 3 pole class A breaker)

I imagine my only course of action is to use the 30 mA ground fault breaker (as the manufacturer states that) but at $950 a device times 3 it gets pricy.

when I was browsing the code I was surprised to not see a requirement for class A in section 210.8
 
Mustwin351 said:
210.8 lists location requirements for gfci protection and unless I missed it doesn’t specify class A. (I know it needs to be just trying to find the relevant section.) There is a mention in article 100 definitions but itonly an informational note.

422.5(A) clearly states class A.

Based on 2020 NEC.

I ask this as I have European equipment that the manufacture states needs residual fault current protection at 30 mA. There is a breaker made to that spec for my panel but it is very expensive.
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210.8 does not specify class A because the very term GFCI as defined in Article 100 is always a class A device. A 30 mA device is GFPE. And, yes, you get hosed in most cases when buying 30 mA GFPE breakers as they are not a high volume item.
Using GFCI where 30 mA GFPE is called for is risky as you may get unexpected trips.
 
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