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the sink.
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jpope wrote: |
My info says 1996.
1987 is when they were first required for counter top receptacles near the sink. |
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Although not required when originally built, all of the kitchen countertop outlets should be upgraded to have ground fault protection by an electrician, which is mandated by current standards and is an important safety feature. |
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bkelly2 wrote: | ||
I do not understand the need for the chart? ![icon_confused.gif](upload://qv5zppiN69qCk2Y6JzaFYhrff8S.gif) If I was strictly a code Inspector maybe, but I am not. Even the bottom off the chart reccomends upgrading.
I write this for anything pre 2002
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gromicko wrote: |
So a counter in the kitchen more than 6 feet from water needs to have a GFCI?
Yes or no?? |
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(6) Kitchens ? where the receptacles are installed to serve the countertop surfaces
Many countertop kitchen appliances are ungrounded, and the presence of water and grounded surfaces contributes to a hazardous environment, leading to the requirement in 210.8(A)(6) for GFCI protection around a kitchen sink. See Exhibit 210.13 and Exhibit 210.26. The requirement is intended for receptacles serving the countertop. Receptacles installed for disposals, dishwashers, and trash compactors are not required to be protected by a GFCI. According to 406.4(E), receptacles installed to serve countertops cannot be installed in the countertop in the face-up position because liquid, dirt, and other foreign material can enter the receptacle. |
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gromicko wrote: |
I understand the thinking behind the 12" counter as it would be wide enough to work with an appliance on, but if it is not near water, is a GFCI still required? |
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jpope wrote: |
If the receptacle serves a kitchen counter top, it must be GFCI protected - period |
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gromicko wrote: |
So an island in the kitchen is a kitchen counter? |
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jpope wrote: |
Requirements may be different in Canada. After all, electricity can't travel as fast in those cold temperatures ![icon_wink.gif](upload://ssT9V5t45yjlgXqiFRXL04eXtqw.gif) |
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