garbage disposal/dishwasher outlet GFCI ?

10-21-2008, 12:09 PM	#1
amakarevic Member   Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,069	garbage disposal/dishwasher outlet GFCI ? does a garbage disposal/dishwasher outlet need to be GFCI considering the proximity of H2O supply ?

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10-21-2008, 12:11 PM	#2
Termite Moderator     Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,520	garbage disposal/dishwasher outlet GFCI ? Not necessary per code.

10-21-2008, 09:47 PM	#3
chris75 Electrician   Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Connecticut, Litchfield Posts: 2,015	garbage disposal/dishwasher outlet GFCI ? Quote: Originally Posted by amakarevic does a garbage disposal/dishwasher outlet need to be GFCI considering the proximity of H2O supply ? Nope, only the receptacles listed under 210.8 of the NEC require GFCI protection.