do i need gfci outlets in kitchen?
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It's required by the NEC (National Electrical Code) that all 15 amp, 20 amp and 125 volt outlets within kitchen surface space be GFCI outlets.
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GFCI Protection The NEC requires GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) protection for all standard receptacles serving laundry areas. This includes the 20-amp designated receptacle for the washer (and gas dryer, as applicable) and any general-use receptacles.
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2. All basement outlet openings must be protected by a listed combination type Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (breaker), except bathrooms and unfinished areas. ... All 125-volt outlets in unfinished storage areas must be GFCI protected. A minimum of 1 is required to be installed.
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A typical GFCI trips in the range of 4-6ma. You could have a bunch of devices that each leak 1-2 ma, which is generally safe.
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Look for a removable panel, usually near the stove controls or near where the power comes in. Most ranges use plug fuses, the type found in old electrical panels. They have a threaded base, like a light bulb, and a flat, glass top marked with an amperage rating.
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Often, a faulty appliance “downstream” will cause any of the GFI outlets in your home to trip. Like most things electrical, GFCI outlets do have a life expectancy. ... If the internal circuit is still working, one tip-off that you have a worn-out GFI outlet is when it continually trips when you try to use an appliance.
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Commercial occupancies. Per 210.8, you must install GFCI protection for all 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles located in bathrooms, rooftops, and kitchens in commercial/industrial facilities. However, GFCI protection is not required for receptacles installed outside a commercial or industrial occupancy.
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Bathrooms – All bathroom receptacles should have GFCI outlets installed. Garages & Sheds – Any area inside or outside of the house that is not considered a "habitable" room should include GFCI outlets. This includes garages, sheds, and any other work/storage areas.
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Unless their appliances are dual voltage, Canadian and US guests will need a voltage converter to reduce the voltage down from 220 volts to 110 volts and need to be very careful, as most of their appliances will plug into the sockets OK, but the difference in voltage will 'fry' the appliance.
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The amp rating of the receptacle and circuit do not depend on whether the receptacle is a GFCI or not: If you have a 15 amp circuit, you must have 15 amp receptacles. If you have a 20 amp circuit, you can either have 20 amp receptacles, or 15 amp receptacles if there is more than one (e.g. a duplex receptacle).
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AFCI protection is currently required for all 15 and 20 amp branch circuits providing power to outlets* in residential family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, and similar rooms or areas.
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A GFCI does not need a ground wire in order to trip properly. A GFCI simply trips when a fault is detected on the neutral wire. An ungrounded outlet will not trip using your tester.
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Replacing a Standard Outlet Receptacle with a GFCI If the job involves running cable and adding a new outlet location, expect to pay from $200 to $250. This project, too, is well within the reach of a homeowner armed with the right information. Installing a GFCI receptacle yourself will cost $15 to $25.
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The National Electrical Code requires that all receptacles installed in all 15- and 20-amp, 120-volt circuits be grounded. If your house wiring predates the adoption of this requirement, you don't have to replace your ungrounded receptacles with grounded ones.
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The statement that a GFCI will not work without an equipment grounding conductor is just not true. ... A GFCI does not need a ground wire in order to trip properly. A GFCI simply trips when a fault is detected on the neutral wire. An ungrounded outlet will not trip using your tester.
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GFCIs are required by the National Electric Code (NEC) in all kitchens, bathrooms, crawl spaces, unfinished basements, garages, and outdoor receptacle locations. GFCIs were invented in 1961, and were made to continuously monitor the current leaving the receptacle with the amount of current returning to the outlet.
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The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that GFCI receptacles must be in readily accessible locations, ensuring there is easy access for resetting the receptacle if it trips. ... If you will have receptacles that need GFCI protection in these locations, use a GFCI breaker. GFCI receptacles are easier to install.