Do I need a GFI for a dedicated sump


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Old 10-12-07, 06:31 AM
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Do I need a GFI for a dedicated sump

I ran a dedicated circuit to a sump pump for a small granny flat waste stream. Does this circuit need to be on a GFI? The receptacle and pump are on the exterior of the dwelling.

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No GFCI protection is required if you use a simplex receptacle, however a weather tight box and in-use bubble cover is required for the receptacle.
 
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I'm going to disagree with Ben. There are such exceptions for basements and garages and outdoor ice-melting equipment, but not for this. GFCI is required.
 
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I don't think I would put a sump pump outdoors without GFCI protection. Even on a simplex receptacle. I think some inspectors might allow it, but I think it is (according to the letter of the code) required.

John, where have you heard of ice melting equipment exempted from the GFCI requirement? I looked ate several different products, and they all stated that GFCI protection was required. One even went so far as to provide it in their cord ands plug assembly.
 
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I didn't give all the conditions of the exemption. It requires certain construction of the equipment to qualify.
 
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Wouldnt this require GFCI , By virtue of being an "OUTDOOR" receptacle????
 
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Originally Posted by tola
I ran a dedicated circuit to a sump pump for a small granny flat waste stream. Does this circuit need to be on a GFI? The receptacle and pump are on the exterior of the dwelling.

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Tom
Unforteally the code is very spefically on outdoor recepetale are mantory GFCI and i dont think they have any exempt on this part at all
 
 

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