jmargolis79
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Does a duplex outlet for a washing machine in a commerical tennat space need to be a gfci? I couldn't find anything in the code book (08).
Washing machine gfci
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jumper
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Why would it? AFAIK a washing does not make an area a wet location. Resi washing machines are not GFCI protected.
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If the washer receptacle is within 6' of a sink then it must be GFCI protected see 210.8(B)(5).
Chris
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Darn it, I did not think of that, I focused on washing machine only.
But what if the receptacle is below the level of the sink...
Say the washing machine is next to a sink, but the receptacle for the washing machine is below the level of the sink...or even within the cabinet that the sink is resting on?
I would say no...the washing machine is not required to be GFCI protected.
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Yes, having just looked at 210.8(A)(7)...Laundry...if within 6' of a sink...answers my own question on that one LOL.
However, following 210.8(A)(6)... if you put a receptacle under the kitchen sink in a cabinet or above the sink within the cabinet you're not required to have it be GFCI...is this correct?
We get that question all the time.
However, following 210.8(A)(6)... if you put a receptacle under the kitchen sink in a cabinet or above the sink within the cabinet you're not required to have it be GFCI...is this correct?
We get that question all the time.
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The kitchen is a different animal because the requirement is for GFCI protection for receptacles that serve the countertop. A little different than a laundry sink where the requirement is any receptacle within 6'..
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