Not true, classicat. All outdoor recepts, regardless of height, must be GFCI protected. See ('99 Code) 210-8(a)(3)

The non-GFI exception applies only to dedicated circuits for snow melting equipment. Snow melting equipment must be GFPE protected. (ground fault equipment protected)

[This message has been edited by CTwireman (edited 12-09-2002).]


Peter