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Article 210 Branch Circuits 210.8
 

 
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November 10, 2006  

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Branch Circuits

210.8 GFCI Protection

The GFCI protection requirement for commercial kitchens was clarified by adding a definition of a kitchen. New requirement expands the GFCI protection requirements for 15 or 20A, 125V receptacles to include receptacles located outdoors that are accessible to the public. And new requirement expands the GFCI protection requirements for the required 15 or 20A, 125V receptacle for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment [210.63].
(B) Other Than Dwelling Units
(2) Commercial and Institutional Kitchens.
All 15 and 20A, 125V receptacles installed in kitchens, even those that do not supply the countertop surface, must be GFCI protected.

Author’s Comment: GFCI protection is required for all 15 and 20A, 125V receptacles installed in kitchens, even if not readily accessible or on a dedicated branch circuit for a specific cord-and-plug connected appliance. Figure 210-6

For the purposes of this section, a kitchen is defined as an area with a sink and permanent facilities for food preparation and cooking.

Author’s Comment: This definition distinguishes commercial and institutional kitchens from those areas often found in employee break rooms that might have a portable cooking appliance.

(4) Outdoors Public Spaces. All 15 and 20A, 125V receptacles installed in a public space that is for use by or is accessible to the public must be GFCI protected. Figure 210-7

Ex: GFCI protection isn’t required for a fixed electric snow-melting or deicing equipment receptacle that isn’t readily accessible. See 426.28.

Author’s Comment: GFCI protection isn’t required for receptacles located outdoors of commercial and industrial occupancies where the general public doesn’t have access. Figure 210-8

(5) Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment. All outdoor 15 and 20A, 125V receptacles installed at an accessible location for the servicing of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment in accordance with 210.63 must be GFCI protected. Figure 210-9




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Comments
  • NEC210.8 requires kitchen receps to be GFCI protected. what about direct-connected equipment in a commercial kitchen having to be GFCI protected or not from the circuit breaker.

    philip petta
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  • Mike, Is it a good idea to require GFCI protection to dedicated receptacles in a commercial kitchen for refrigeration equipment? As I understand the wording, It says All Commercial Kichen Receptacles. I think a exception amendment should be proposed to the next NEC to allow dedicated receptacles for refrigeration equipment to be exempt from the GFCI requirement . What do you think?

    Paul Allen

    Paul Allen
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  • what or the requirements for a temp for test inspection

    Jubert Lowe
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  • why arn't they worried about refrigerators tripping and a lot of food (money ) going down the drain?

    wayne
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  • Do dishwasher & disposal need GFCI protection?? What about Ref. plug?? thank U

    Frank
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