Do I need a GFI for a dedicated sump
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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 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.
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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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