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#48924 02/23/05 11:17 AM

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do all receptacles in a unfinished basement have to be ground faulted?

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Re: ground fault receptacles

#48925 02/23/05 11:32 AM

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No, single receptacles for specific uses, say a sump pump or washing machine, would not require GFCI protection.

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#48926 02/23/05 11:35 AM

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or a duplex for two dedicated appliances.

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Re: ground fault receptacles

#48927 02/23/05 06:25 PM

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Provided they are not readily accessible or are installed in the dedicated space for the appliance & the appliance is not easily moved...

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