Code Quiz of Day

GFCI Protection for Personnel

Jan. 19, 2015

Section 210.8 of the 2014 NEC covers the requirements of ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.

In other than dwelling locations, GFCI protection is required in _____.

a) indoor wet locations
b) locker rooms with associated showering facilities
c) garages, service bays, and similar areas other than vehicle exhibition halls and showrooms
d) all of these areas

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: d) all of these areas

Section 210.8 of the 2014 NEC covers the requirements of ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. The three areas noted in a, b, and c above are noted in Sec. 210.8(B)(6), (7), and (8).

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