When did GFI in baths and kitchens become required ?

[jam]

Anybody know what year did GFCI outlets in bathrooms and kitchens become a requirement ?

 

[mdshunk]

Re: When did GFI in baths and kitchens become required ?

Yep...
1975 for bathrooms
1987 for kitchens within 6' of the sink
1996 all kitchen counters, not just those within 6' of the sink

The requirements may have been adopted later in your area.

[ October 24, 2005, 11:37 PM: Message edited by: mdshunk ]

 

[allenwayne]

Re: When did GFI in baths and kitchens become required ?

It`s kind of funny how the NEC goes back and forth in requirements.Take within 6 ft of a sink once gfci required then not,then again required.Also grounded switch yokes,required then not then again required.Someone please make up my mind what causes this reoccurance,yes no yes no yes no..............

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Re: When did GFI in baths and kitchens become required ?

Allen,

Take within 6 ft of a sink once gfci required then not,then again required.Also grounded switch yokes,required then not then again required

I don't understand...when did the code go back and forth on these issues?
Don

 

[jam]

Re: When did GFI in baths and kitchens become required ?

Thanks for the help!