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Posted By: citysis article 210 question - 03/27/04 12:02 AM
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?
Posted By: resqcapt19 Re: article 210 question - 03/27/04 12:47 AM
I don't know the NY code, but in the NEC all outlets that serve the kitchen countertops must be GFCI protected.
Don
Posted By: Ron Re: article 210 question - 03/27/04 01:16 AM
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.
Posted By: citysis Re: article 210 question - 03/27/04 01:12 PM
I thought as much but wasn't sure that it wasn't ammended. thank you all very much for the info.
Posted By: ElectricAL Re: article 210 question - 03/27/04 01:49 PM
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?
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