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    May 23, 2014, 07:57 PM
    Gfci electrical code for kitchens
    Are gfci outlets require
    Above all kitchen counters
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    May 24, 2014, 03:30 AM
    Yes. All receptacles serving counter areas must be GFI protected.
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    May 24, 2014, 05:19 AM
    Just to be a tad more specific, it is required that there be a minimum of two 20 amp. Branch circuits to serve countertop receptacles and the receptacles must be GFCI protected.

    The protection can be either by a GFCI circuit breaker or by GFCI receptacles protecting downstream receptacles. Or individual GFCI receptacles.
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