Tom;
worksites always amaze me also, as they operate many times in direct confliction to any electrical math i may do.
onto GFI's,
To me, the optimum method in wiring a new kitchen is to utilize 210-52(b)(1) EX 2. I do this to free up the small app circuit.
As this is now dedicated, there is no indication other than the fridge itself as to nusiance tripping, were it to be served via GFI.
I do not advocate a GFI in this scenario, however, as a general observation, the requirements of the NEC to GFI or not to GFI makes little sense at least to me
I have seen hardwired pools , 480V 100A submersibles with divers in close proximity ,40A and up welder circuits in the rain, as well as a variety of other unmentionable circumstances that the NEC would preclude GFI's, yet we are to argue a Fridge's applicability here???
