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  • Dec 27, 2012, 08:53 AM
    crincon
    Safety inspection
    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.
  • Dec 27, 2012, 09:31 AM
    hfcarson
    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?
  • Dec 27, 2012, 10:51 AM
    tkrussell
    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.
  • Dec 27, 2012, 06:08 PM
    ballengerb1
    We need to know where you live so we can see what codes apply.
  • Dec 28, 2012, 03:51 AM
    tkrussell
    Why am I the only one that can see the location is Saint Augustine, Fl ?
  • Dec 28, 2012, 05:58 AM
    hkstroud
    But is that in the USA?
  • Dec 28, 2012, 06:03 AM
    tkrussell
    How many Florida,s are there outside of US?
  • Dec 28, 2012, 08:04 AM
    donf
    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?

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