Assuming an FHA loan and FHA knew the house had 3-prong outlets with no ground.
Would FHA require GFCI protection on 3-prong outlets that have no ground or would the stickers that indicate “no ground” be acceptable?
The house in question is in SC.
Assuming an FHA loan and FHA knew the house had 3-prong outlets with no ground.
Would FHA require GFCI protection on 3-prong outlets that have no ground or would the stickers that indicate “no ground” be acceptable?
The house in question is in SC.
not sure about the FHA but I can expect that they would want it to be compliant and free of issues. Someone installing 3 prong plugs on a non-grounded system is misleading the consumer. So with that said to me this is a clear code (minimum safety standard issue ) in that you either provide the ground to make it a grounded receptacle, install a GFCI on the circuit and label the 3 prong as GFCI Protected and No Equipment Ground or they replace the receptacles with 2 prong plugs.
All of those options are acceptable…but alas I did not answer your FHA question did I…I would not sign a load if I knew of issues, what I dont know would not effect my loan giving process…but if I knew…i would expect them to correct it as it is a common DIY mistake.
But ofcourse you knew of all that I spoke…I could not help it…lol
The last FHA checklist I ever saw had no mentions of requirements of outlets, but I imagine FHA requirements are different in each state.