[xavier_pj]

I'm interested to buy a vanity from Kohler with a gfci in the drawer, but one of my friends had a problem with an inspector with a similar vanity. So I'm wondering if the inspector was right?

[ballengerb1]

Model would be helpful. I have never seen a GFCI in a drawer and can't picture how or why it would work. A drawer moves and an approved flexible cable would be needed. What does the GFCI protect/power?

[xavier_pj]

It is a discontinued product, Kohler K-2437 Fountainhead, that I found in an outlet store. Here is the installation manual: (http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/pdf/1059700_2.pdf)

[donf]

Xavier,

I read through the installation instructions and I believe I understand what they are stating.

Basically, they are telling you to you need to start the installation at a wall that has not been covered by drywall.

As to the electrical receptacle, they are telling you that the receptacle must have a grounding conductor from the receptacle back to the service panel.

They are not telling you to use a GFCI receptacle. They are emphatically telling you that you must protect this branch circuit with a GFCI breaker.

I suspect that the reasoning behind this mandate is that the receptacle behind the unit will not be readily accessible in the event of a problem. So use a GFCI breaker.

[tkrussell]

Some inspectors will decide that the outlet in the drawer would not take the place of an outlet that must be located on the counter.

[donf]

TK,

The receptacle in the drawer face is plug connected to a receptacle that is mounted on the wall behind the vanity.

That circuit is supposed to be protected by a GFCI circuit breaker.

When I get a moment, I'll check the instructions to see if there is a UL listing for this configuration.

[xavier_pj]

Thank you all