Does a CGFI outlet need to be first in a series?


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Old 10-22-19, 03:16 PM
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Does a CGFI outlet need to be first in a series?

The first outlet in a series in my kitchen is the perfect place for a USB plug (I looked for one that was CGFI too but no luck) and would like to move the CGFI to the next outlet. I have heard different things that it doesn't matter but I'm not so sure about that.
Can someone confirm whether the CGFI has to be first or not?
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Old 10-22-19, 03:19 PM
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Does not need to be first, but any outlets before it are not protected, any outlets after are.
However, I do believe all kitchen outlets must be GFCI. That's current code. If you home was built to that code then you will be violating it and if a fire should occur insurance may not cover.
 
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Old 10-22-19, 03:30 PM
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Yea, I was afraid of that, wish I had thought of it when I wired the kitchen because I could've ran the homerun further to make the current second outlet the first.
Oh well.
Thanks for your help!
 
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Old 10-22-19, 03:32 PM
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You could install a GFCI circuit breaker switch at the breaker box and solve all your problems.
 
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Old 10-22-19, 03:43 PM
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True but then I'd have to go down to the basement if it tripped. Dang, hindsight is always 1000%
 
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How often do you trip it? I hope never.
 
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Old 10-22-19, 04:35 PM
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Do you mean a GFCI or a CAFCI? I have not heard of a CGFI.
 
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Old 10-22-19, 07:15 PM
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HaHa
If I knew what I meant would I be here?
 
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Old 10-23-19, 10:03 AM
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I do not believe a USB outlet needs to be GFCI protected unless, of course, it's a combination USB with a 120 volt receptacle too.


Use one like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Maxxima-Horiz...39445825&psc=1
 
 

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