ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues article 210 question

I need clarification on code in NYC for gfci's.
In a residential kitchen, is the outlet within 3' of the sink 'required' to be gfci or 'recommended' to be gfci?

I don't know the NY code, but in the NEC all outlets that serve the kitchen countertops must be GFCI protected.
Don

The NYC Electrical code has not modified the NEC-1999 Article 210-8.
All recepts that are installed to serve counter top surface require GFCI. There is no distance requirement.

I thought as much but wasn't sure that it wasn't ammended. thank you all very much for the info.

When was the outlet in question installed?

This is an important part of the formula that hasn't been stated. Left to the NEC, the only regulation that applies to a kitchen counter receptacle is that which is in effect at the time of installation.

Is the outlet in question existing, proposed, or newly installed?