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Old 2/13/11, 7:55 PM
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Default Question about NEC (GFCI) Requirement

Not having a copy of the NEC with me, I ask a little assistance.
Is an under-the-kitchen-sink outlet, normally used for a disposal, required to be a GFCI protected outlet by the Natl Elec Code?

Code Check says: "Receps within 6ft of wet bar, laundry, or utility sinks"...that's as close as it comes, but as we know, sometimes close isn't good enough.

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Old 2/13/11, 8:00 PM
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Old 2/13/11, 8:07 PM
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Default Re: Question about NEC (GFCI) Requirement

Forgot this one.

http://www.nachi.org/garbage-disposals.htm
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Old 2/13/11, 8:33 PM
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Default Re: Question about NEC (GFCI) Requirement

Thank you! I think I looked everywhere except there!
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Old 2/14/11, 12:45 PM
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Default Re: Question about NEC (GFCI) Requirement

I didn't look at Marcels references, but the answer is "no." The receptacle outlets beneath the sink do not require GFCI protection.



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