Bob wrote:
Interestingly if this was a 240 outlet the NEC would not require GFCI protection.
But then again, it would need a 120V GFI-protected buddy right beside it.
That makes me think that perhaps it would be better to include this type of scenario in the NEC. People move here and bring many of their compatible (or not
) appliances with them. They were protected overseas, and here they're not.