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    loupi01 Posts: 92, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 4, 2007, 09:23 PM
    Floor receptacle
    Hello,
    Do receptacles mounted in the floor need to be on a GFIC circuit?

    Thanks
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    Apr 5, 2007, 06:08 AM
    GFI protection will only be required if the outlet is in the bathroom. Otherwise no GFI is necessary.

    Now here is where common sense will be needed. If the outlet is in any room that may be wet mopped, or water can be in the area for some reason, a GFI outlet may be a good idea.
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    loupi01 Posts: 92, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 5, 2007, 07:01 PM
    Thanks tkrussell,
    The floor receptacles are in the family room and the flooring is hardwood. I will put them on GFIC to be safe.

    Thanks again
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    Apr 6, 2007, 06:29 PM
    A GFCI is required for all receptacles in wet locations, eg: outlets in bathrooms, outdoors and kitchens, and, in addition, for dwelling units: crawl-spaces, garages, boathouses, unfinished basements, and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of a wet-bar sink, with limited exceptions.

    Safe is always the better choice!

    Cheers,
    Jimmy
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