bradfordservicesinc
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I have a two part question on GFCI outlets in unfinished basements. The code requires a min. of one in each unfinished area. Per 210.52 (G). My contention is that all additional outlets also require GFCI protection. I have written this up on inspections and the electrical contractor say the code only requires one to be GFIC protected. If so I fail to see the need for even one. They also say that it is not possible because the outlets in most areas of the unfinished basement are on Arc fault breakers and the GFCI do not work on same circuit. I realize that all bedroom outlets require Arc fault protection, but a unfinished basement bedroom is not a bedroom until finished. At that time then all outlets should be on Arc fault breakers.