A functional GFCI may make it safe.

I point that out as GFCIs have a very high faliure rate. (OR they had, I am not sure how they are doing now)

However it will not make it code compliant.

For what it's worth protecting a Feeder with a GFCI is not a great design.

The cumulative leakage current of all the branch circuits will likely lead to nuisance tripping of the feeder.

And having a feeder nuisance tripping is much more than a nuisance. [Linked Image]

Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts