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crincon
Dec 27, 2012, 08:53 AM
In an old home (1970) I ground the receptacles, do I need to ground the switch too.
The kitchen doesn't have GFCIs, do I need to changed. The house has a shower with a pum and the receptacle is inside the wall, is necesari to be accesable. The GFCI receptacle in the bathroom has a ground wire in the bolt , do I need to ground the metallic box.
hfcarson
Dec 27, 2012, 09:31 AM
Can you tell us where you are located? (USA, UK, etc.. )
Is this something you have chosen to do or has someone
Told you this should be done?
tkrussell
Dec 27, 2012, 10:51 AM
The profile location is Florida.
Any switch with a green screw needs to be grounded. Yes,the kitchen, along with any receptacles in bathrooms, garage, exterior, and basement need to be GFI.
Yes the outlet and pump needs to be accessible, this can be an access plate or door.
Yes, metal outlet boxes need to be grounded.
ballengerb1
Dec 27, 2012, 06:08 PM
We need to know where you live so we can see what codes apply.
tkrussell
Dec 28, 2012, 03:51 AM
Why am I the only one that can see the location is Saint Augustine, Fl ?
hkstroud
Dec 28, 2012, 05:58 AM
But is that in the USA?
tkrussell
Dec 28, 2012, 06:03 AM
How many Florida,s are there outside of US?
donf
Dec 28, 2012, 08:04 AM
I'm really curious now. Lets set aside the Geography issue and for a moment accept that Florida is part of the contiguous 48 States.
Why is the OP doing this work. Can you tell us whether you are getting ready for a safety inspection or have had an inspection and are now doing mandated changes?
Exactly how are you "Grounding" receptacles? Are the boxes that the receptacles and switches mounted to metal.
I don't know of any inspection that would require you to so this type of work without some type of serious renovation going on. Normally you would not be required to change code levels.
So I ask, what is going on?