GFCI in Bath

11-25-2011, 07:53 PM	#1
kvetty Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	GFCI in Bath DO I need to have a GFCI in the bathroom if the cirvuit is protected by a GFCI breaker? Thanks,

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11-25-2011, 07:56 PM	#2
oleguy74 Member   Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 385	GFCI in Bath no you do not...

11-25-2011, 09:56 PM	#3
Jim Port Licensed electrician   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,035	GFCI in Bath The GFI protection can be provided by a receptacle device or a breaker. The receptacle costs less and you do not need to go to the panel to reset it should it trip. Older panels may not accept a GFI breaker. __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.

11-25-2011, 10:16 PM	#4
kvetty Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	GFCI in Bath Thanks for the replies.