NEC Article 210.8(A) Dwelling Units

8–1103. NEC Article 210.8(A) Dwelling Units.

All 125-volt receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(A)(1) through (A)(11) and supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to ground shall have ground-fault circuit- interrupter protection for personnel. (1) Bathrooms. (2) Garages and also accessory buildings that have a floor located at or below grade level not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and areas of similar use. (3) Outdoors. Exception to (3): Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied by a branch circuit dedicated to electric snow-melting, deicing, or pipeline and vessel heating equipment shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with 426.28 or 427.22, as applicable. (4) Crawl spaces — at or below grade level. (5) Basements Exception No. 1 to (5): A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection. Exception No. 2 to (5): Receptacles in walk-out basements are excluded from this requirement. Receptacles installed under the exception to 210.8(A)(5) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 210.52(G). (6) Kitchens — where the receptacles are installed to serve the countertop surfaces. (7) Sinks — where receptacles are installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) from the top inside edge of the bowl of the sink. (8) Boathouses. (9) Bathtubs or shower stalls — where receptacles are installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the outside edge of the bathtub or shower stall. (10) Laundry areas. Exception to (1) through (3), (5) through (8), and (10): Listed locking support and mounting receptacles utilized in combination with compatible attachment fittings installed for the purpose of serving a ceiling luminaire or ceiling fan shall not be required to be ground-fault circuit-interrupter protected. If a general- purpose convenience receptacle is integral to the ceiling luminaire or ceiling fan, GFCI protection shall be provided. (11) Indoor damp and wet locations.