An existing drinking water fountain, or cooler is sometimes confusing to those who are not familiar with the NEC where they call for GFCI protection.

We know that 680.2 definition of a fountain does not include a "drinking fountain".

So what gives the right to a Safety Officier to mandate that they be GFCI protected on a government facility?



[This message has been edited by Joe Tedesco (edited 10-17-2002).]


Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant