Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: gulfcoast_EE, Location: Spanish Fort, AL
Asked on: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 10:59 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:05 am EDT
Question: After reviewing the NEC 210.8 I have a couple of questions regarding the installation of GFCI outlets.1) Can a GFCI outlet installed in the kitchen above the countertop, be on the same circuit feeding other non-GFCI outlets in other rooms of an apartment? (i.e. 2 GFCI outlets in the kitchen, and 3 non-GFCI outlets in the living room)2) Can a GFCI oulet installed outside be on the same circuit as kitchen lighting, and living room non-GFCI outlets?Thanks for any help on the topic
1) Kitchen GFCI Outlet on a Circuit with Non-GFCI Outlets in Other Rooms
Yes, a GFCI outlet installed in the kitchen above the countertop can be on the same circuit feeding other non-GFCI outlets in other rooms of an apartment. However, this is only allowed if the GFCI outlet is located in a readily accessible location and is clearly marked as protecting the downstream outlets. (NEC 210.8(A)(2))In this scenario, both GFCI outlets in the kitchen would protect the 3 non-GFCI outlets in the living room.2) Outdoor GFCI Outlet on a Circuit with Kitchen Lighting and Living Room Outlets
Yes, a GFCI outlet installed outside can be on the same circuit as kitchen lighting and living room non-GFCI outlets. However, the outdoor GFCI outlet must be installed in a weather-resistant enclosure. (NEC 210.8(A)(3))In this scenario, the outdoor GFCI outlet would protect itself, the kitchen lighting, and the non-GFCI outlets in the living room.
Additional Considerations: The circuit breaker or fuse for the circuit must be rated for the non-GFCI loads plus the connected GFCI loads. The GFCI outlets must be tested regularly to ensure proper operation. Flag for review