Hello,
hoping someone can assist if this is an issue or not.
The bathroom GFCI is powered through the bathrooms light switch - ie if switch is off there is no power in the GFCI.
Is that something that should be identified?
Thanks
All outlets (openings) can be on one circuit per bathroom.
My guess is that the bathroom light is downstream from the GFCI. In other words, if the the GFCI is tripped, the bathroom light goes out as well. This is very common in older builds and should be noted as informational. But in newer or later builds, the GFCI receptacle should be dedicated and not tied into others wiring. This may vary within your local jurisdictions.
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If that is indeed the case, it should be an easy fix. How did you catch this? Did you have the lights off while testing the GFCI receptacle?
yes, lights were off and GFCI was dead
hi, you have it the other way around. The switch is supplying the GFCI
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Not a code issue but certainly not the best design. I would recommend that the receptacle be isolated from the switch and be provided with constant power. Many people plug devices into the bathroom receptacle that require 24/7 power.
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I agree with @rmeier2 and would write it up as being a switched receptacle.
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All that’s needed is to pull wire leading from switch to GFCI from load side of switch and hook it to line side of switch…then power is continuing to GFCI even when load side of switch is dead.
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