I want to install a GFCI receptacle and have 5 receptacles down the line protected by it. Are there any restrictions or limitations on how many receptacles a single GFCI receptacle can protect?
CEC limits the circuit to 12 outlets maximum. A GFCI and 5 receptacles counts a 6. You have room for 6 more outlets. Outlets are defined as power points. That would include receptacles, lights, fans. Not included are light switches.
Thanks, good to know the same applies to GFCI's. What I need to double check on is that using a single GFCI on the circuit at the start will provide protection for all of the outlets down stream to it, exactly the same as if I was to use a GFCI breaker and that it won't burn/trip due to a heavy load on another outlet when the breaker should look after this.
for some reason, I believe there are limitations for how many receps can be protected by 1 gfci. It is not a code issue but I believe the manufacturer places a limitation on the device itself. I seem to remember 4 or 5 additional recepts.
look at the manufacturers info with the device and make sure.
A single GFCI will protect the other receptacles if they are connected to the LOAD terminals. You can test that by using the TEST button on the GFCI. All the receptacles you want protected should go off until you press the RESET.
Just read a looooong thread on another forum
Buncha electricians discussing # of outlets & if any NEC limits
Everyone said no (residential)...except for one who dropped out of the thread after everyone called him on it
Local amendments can be stricter then NEC
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