Originally Posted By: rgallahorn This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Is a dining room receptacle located below the the kitchen counter and within 6 feet of a sink ( I can touch the outlet and sink simultaneously by reaching over the counter) required to be GFCI protected? My thought is an appliance can be plugged in and with a 6 foot cord can fall in to the sink. I recommended for safeties sake, but builder is refusing without code. Is it defined?
Originally Posted By: Thomas Ogryski This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The requirement for GFCI protection only applies to 125 volt receptacles that serve countertop loads. The requirement does not extend to other receptacles, within 6 feet of the sink or not. There are 6 foot rules in the NEC pertaining to GFI protection & they deal with wet bars & receptacles near laundry tubs. The laundry tub requirement is a change that appears in the 2005 NEC.
Originally Posted By: dandersen This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
That is common here.
Half walls with a sink on the other side?
I call them out as a Safety Concern, but don't require GFCI.
That outlet is in the dinning room, not the kitchen.
Yes, you can go over the top, your not enforcing the code are you?
Just do your home inspection and let someone else take care of the code.
If it looks unsafe call it out!
Originally Posted By: Jay Moge This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
HE’S RIGHT. IN THERY, ONE COULD RUN AN 3’ EXT.CORD TO ANY N0N GFCI OUTLET AND CREATE A HAZZARD, JUST DOCUMENT IT AS A CONCERN AND THAT WILL COVER YOUR TUSH INCASE SOMETHING HAPPENS.