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if all receps within 6 feet of a sink have to be gfci protected,why not the refrigerator.
210.8 (7) 210.8 (b)(5)Within six feet of a sink where? In resi, it says where "...installed to serve the countertop surfaces." And in commercial it doesn't mention the refer.
That depends on where you live !!!Because you are not likely to accidentally drop the fridge into the sink.
210.8 (7) 210.8 (b)(5)
210.8(A)(7) Sinks ? located in areas other than kitchens where
receptacles are installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the outside
edge of the sink
210.8(B)(5) Sinks ? where receptacles are installed within 1.8 m
(6 ft) of the outside edge of the sink.
Exception No. 1 to (5): In industrial laboratories, receptacles
used to supply equipment where removal of power
would introduce a greater hazard shall be permitted to be
installed without GFCI protection.
Exception No. 2 to (5): For receptacles located in patient
bed locations of general care or critical care areas of
health care facilities other than those covered under
210.8(B)(1), GFCI protection shall not be required.
no i missed the "installed to serve the counter-tops"it's been dogma around here for ever to have it protected within 6 feet in the kitchen. sink....are they requiring afci on the other receps in the kitchen that dont serve the counter
I will assume 210.8(A)(7)
This is for dwelling units and there is no mention of a refrigerator.
Now for other than dwellings
I have seen posts on this in this forum and everyone always has their own opinion.
In my opinion, I think the refrigerator in a kitchen should be GFCI protected if it is within 6' of a sinks edge.
I think the NEC doesen't require a GFCI for the refrigerator because its not serving the counter top but I also think that the 6' rule superceds this requirement. Just my opinion...Safety first...If the home owner has problems with it tripping then someone else can change it out.
it's been dogma around here for ever to have it protected within 6 feet in the kitchen. sink
Do I see a proposal?
Is a residential sink less dangerous than a commercial sink?
Do I see a proposal?
A receptacle behind a refrigerator is not considered serving the counter tops, only receptacles serving kitchen counter tops are required to be GFCI protected, . . .
3Do I see a proposal?
Is a residential sink less dangerous than a commercial sink?
Do I see a proposal?
I think the NEC doesen't require a GFCI for the refrigerator because its not serving the counter top but I also think that the 6' rule superceds this requirement. Just my opinion...