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    Jun 13, 2009, 04:23 AM
    Garage outlets
    If I am wiring a garage and the Verizon people want me to put an outlet in for "them"; and them only, is that dedicated circuit required to be GFI protected?
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    Jun 13, 2009, 04:25 AM
    Yes it is.
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    Jun 13, 2009, 04:33 AM
    Good question.

    All outlets in a garage need to be GFI protected, however,

    If the Verizon system can be related to a fire or burglar alarm system, or if the phone system is not directly related to Life Safety, and a GFI is required, check with the local inspector otherwise to see if this can be waived. I would not want my phone system disabled by a tripping GFI.
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