Ryan I would have to say yes gfci protection. It is a counter top. And it seems to be part of the kitchen. Sure it looks like a desk area. Is it 29" rather than 36" high? Even if thats the case it is still couter to me. I think. The more I think the less I am sure. What I am sure about is somebody screwed up bigtime on the device color. The white looks like crap! That stuff drives me crazy.