ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues GFCI readily accessible?

You can argue either way:
A GFCI is a switch
It disconnects the power - but then so does partially unscrewing a light bulb (8' up)

A GFCI is not a switch
It is not intended to be used as a regular means of connection and isolation (can not easily determine if power is connected or isolated based on the physical status of the switch (buttons)