Washing Machine Outlet

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by ccurrins

Our local AHJ requires a GFCI at the WM. A friend had it noted recently for an occupancy permit. Even though he got the permit, they still wrote it down and suggested he replace the present one. Oh, and no sink in this room.

Making it up as he goes?

It's not a bad idea but article 210 does not require it as far as I understand.

I suppose one could consider a washing machine tub a "sink".

Mine has a switch on it that you can push to turn the water on manually.

[Greg Fretwell]

An ahj who requires a single receptacle for the "laundry" has missed a basic concept. This is for all laundry equipment, not just the washer.

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by Greg Fretwell

An ahj who requires a single receptacle for the "laundry" has missed a basic concept. This is for all laundry equipment, not just the washer.

You mean as in 20 A dedicated "circuit" for laundry facilities , correct?

[Speedy Petey]

Originally Posted by Greg Fretwell

An ahj who requires a single receptacle for the "laundry" has missed a basic concept. This is for all laundry equipment, not just the washer.

This is probably the same ill informed AHJ who requires a GFI even without a sink.

[Bob Elliott]

GFCI is not required in a hard to access location.

I have the info somewhere , but you can trust me as I brought it up once.

We throw our Washer Dryers in small closets as combo units around here.

My grandpa would have a hernia resetting the thing.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by relliott

GFCI is not required in a hard to access location.

I have the info somewhere , but you can trust me as I brought it up once.

210.8(A)(5) Exception No. 1.

[Speedy Petey]

Originally Posted by relliott

GFCI is not required in a hard to access location.

Hard to access location has nothing to do with it, from a national code standpoint.
A laundry sink is the key. Within 6' actually, even if the receptacle is behind the washer.

[Michael Larson]

Wrong reference sorry.

[Bob Elliott]

Perhaps we should look at the reason behind the code.

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by ccurrins

Our local AHJ requires a GFCI at the WM. A friend had it noted recently for an occupancy permit. Even though he got the permit, they still wrote it down and suggested he replace the present one. Oh, and no sink in this room.

Pics are of my friends washer setup. Note the the rec. to the lower right that he didn't say anything about. Both rec. are on the same dedicated 20 amp circuit. The guy was kind of new at the time, but he does have a state lic. and passed the NHIE.