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The issue was settled some time ago when OSHA tried to enforce the GFCI requirements for a fountain where a change in Article 680 cleared that up in the form of a fine print note.

Now, see the definition of a Fountain.
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Fountains, ornamental pools, display pools, and reflection pools. The definition does not include drinking fountains.

Question: Do you think that a drinking fountain should be protected by a GFCI?

If so, why?

Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant