To quote:"Not every safety measure is worthwhile",from a monetary standpoint, perhaps not. That is why authorities having jurisdiction can choose to abide by the NEC or not.

This "reflexive reaction" induced safety measure you use as an example,appears to be motivated by liabilty issues.

I REALLY ENJOY THIS SITE. I THINK GFCI PROTECTION ON FARMS SHOULD BE MANDATORY. HOWEVER IN THE SATE OF MICHIGAN THERE IS NO INSPECTION FOR FARMS. FARMERS DO THEIR OWN WIRING WHETHER IT IS SAFE OR NOT. THANKS FOR LISTENING.

Explain the use of romex in a agriculture bldg. In my opinon romex is acceptable because this is not a classified area.

Mike-

If you are going to use the picture you need a person shoving the cow onto and into the milking parlor since cows are smarter than many humans as cows will not step onto an equipotential plane. After all an equipotential is nothing more than a Fignment of the Imagination of certain Code members and Ag professors who lack the understanding between continuous low magnitude current and instaneous short current of high magnitude.

Mike, as usual, your information is excellent and accurate. This brings to mind an ongoing problem with the NEC especially as it applies to relatively new technology such as GFCI and AFCI protection. With each new invention to improve safety, comes added cost.

No one seems to care about the cost when adding code requirements. GFCI protection for agricultural buildings as required by Article 547 does without a doubt improve safety. The increased AFCI protection required by the new NEC will most certainly save lives and property. These all come with a price. Some believe that the price is insignificant compared to the price of the home or building. Think of it as a 25 cent increase in the price of gasoline.

What about the small family farmer who can barely afford the electric bill? When small businesses go under, larger businesses can charge more. When a giant retailer builds in a small town and puts the mom and pop stores out of business they regretfully raise prices while telling everyone how much they are saving. When all of the family farms become office parks, retail centers, and subdivisions, the large corporate owned farms can then dictate what we eat and how much we pay for our food.

We need a balance between safety and cost.

GFI proctection for agricultural building as required by Article 547 will this article go under largr baird houses