Originally Posted By: pmagrone This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I recently inspected a home with a spa in the master bathroom. The disconnect was wired to a GFCI outlet in the master bedroom walk in closet. Technically, this is proper, but for the home inspection report I called it like I saw it and suggested it be moved into the master bathroom. Was this correct?
Originally Posted By: away This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Paul,
My home is done the same way. I figured it was for better access to the GFCI receptacle if it trips. Not a whole lot of room on any of the walls to put the receptacle either.
I am curious why you would say that it needs to be moved to the bathroom rather than the closet. As long as the GFCI protection is there, Why does it matter where the actual receptacle is? Would you call it out if the circuit was protected by a GFCI breaker?
I am not trying to challenge or be contentious just trying to understand the logic.
Originally Posted By: phughes This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
In our area, they can be located in the closet, (just try to find them!) in the toilet area, in the bathroom, in the garage, in the service panel, inside the unit. Just about any place.
Originally Posted By: jmyers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Paul,
If you are speaking in terms of correctness, I think you have fallen short. I don't know of any requirements which would not allow it to be operated from a GFCI receptacle, or even a GFCI receptacle located in the master bathroom closet.
