Hmmmm...
My handbook says (not an exact quote) regarding 210.11(C)(3) that 'a 20A circuit is required for bathroom(s) with no other outlets. It is permitted to have this circuit supply more than one bathroom. However, If the circuit supplies the required receptacle outlet in only one bathroom, it is allowed to also supply lighting and an exhaust fan in the bathroom provided that the lighting and fan load does not exceed 210.23(A)(2), and the recptacle must comply with 210.8(A)(1).'
210.23(A)(2) relates to cord and plug vs. direct connected loads, and 210.8(A)(1) defines a bathroom and the difference between receptacles and fan/lights.
I do disagree with the example cited in the Handbook - a washing machine in a bathroom is not, in normal use, easily moved from one location to another, and therefor is not required to be conected via the GFI. 210.8 Exception No. 2 to (2).
This raises the question about a "separating door" vs. "entire area".
Would love to have some comments...
Grov
