I agree with Bob, Don and Ryan here. This is a potentially very serious problem that took too long to address by the CMP.

I was always perplexed why it took so long to get GFCI protection required for commerical kitchens when actually there are far more routine hazards in that environment especially when you compare it to a residential setting.

Now I just wish it wasn't "grandfathered" for pre-2002 kitchens. The best that I can do on my inspections is bring the "new" requirement to the attention of the kitchen operator and ask them politely to install the protection. [Linked Image]

The one bright spot is I can make them upgrade their replacement receptacles. [Linked Image]

P.S. On a related note, personally I'm "stoked" about the 2005 requirement for all outside receptacles in public locations to have GFCI protection. [Linked Image]

There is a lot of scary stuff that people do in public places with electricity. [Linked Image]

[This message has been edited by safetygem (edited 02-18-2005).]