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Ghost307:
Taking into consideration the minimal cost of the GFI receptacle, even if it is not mandated by 'code', it is a small investment/cost for the added safety.
Exceeding 'code' requirements will not win a red tag, and avoids any issues with the finished job.
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I totally agree. I'd much rather spend the few extra dollars to be safe.
I even install separate GFI receptacles instead of using 1 GFI to protect the downstream receptacles. That way I never have to worry that a single failure could compromise the protection in multiple locations. It costs a bit more, but I can sleep better at night.
BTW, I've only heard of 1 instance where an AHJ rejected an installation because it exceeded the Code minimum requirements. IMHO, he was just being a jerk.
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The only problem you can have with the receptacle GFCI in a kitchen is the wash down. Where my wife works they had to switch to breakers because water/humidity was causing the device GFCI to fail prematurely.
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Just got back from a DIYer wired house (20 yrs ago) where the dishwasher was on a SQ D QO gfci brkr, no big deal
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