GFCI Outlet Requirements Any 15-amp, 20-amp, or 120-volt outdoor outlet, must have GFCI protection.
Is GFCI required for outdoor receptacle?
Outdoor electrical outlets differ from indoor outlets because they have watertight covers that protect the outlet even with a cord plugged in. Plus, the National Electrical Code requires all outdoor outlets to be GFCI outlets (ground fault circuit interrupter outlets).
Are exterior outlets required by code?
Homes must have at least one outdoor receptacle at the front and rear of the house. They must be readily accessible from the ground and positioned no more than 6 1/2 feet above grade (ground level).
Where are GFCI outlets required?
The NEC mandates GFCI protection in many areas of the home: bathrooms, garages, outdoor receptacles, crawl spaces, basements, kitchens and anything within six feet of a sink or water source. While that may seem like a lot, the entirety of a home is not covered.
Where are the GFCI outlets required outside on a new residential home?
Outside – All outlets installed outside of your home should be GFCI outlets. This includes outlets used for exterior lighting or those located near any pool or hot tub areas.
Which of the following areas do not require GFCI protection?
GFCI protection is not required for receptacles that are not readily accessible, such as a ceiling-mounted receptacle for a garage door opener. Nor are they required for a receptacle on a dedicated branch circuit located and identified for a cord-and-plug-connected appliance, such as a refrigerator or freezer.
Does an outdoor outlet have to be on its own circuit?
Senior Member. You can come off any non dedicated space circuits. Some companies come off one of the garage circuits. But if you’re doing large houses.
How do I know if my outdoor outlet is GFCI?
An easy way to tell is by looking on the face of the outlet for the letters “WR”, which stands for weather-resistant. If your outlet is not a weather-resistant GFCI, it should be changed to ensure the best possible protection is being provided.
Are weather resistant GFCI required?
Most outdoor fixtures also have special protective covers to keep your light working in adverse conditions. Receptacles that are used outdoors must have ground-fault circuit-interrupter, or GFCI, protection for safety.
Can outdoor lights and outlets be on same circuit?
Yes, the NEC does not prohibit putting an outside light fixture and an outside receptacle on the same circuit.
Do exterior lights need to be AFCI?
Basically, if the light fixtures (or the switch controlling them) on your 15- or 20-amp circuit are located in any living space or “dwelling area,” you need to add an AFCI breaker.
Does a post light need to be GFCI protected?
If a lamppost circuit is installed at least 18″ below grade then the lamppost and the circuit does not need to be GFCI protected. If you install a new receptacle to the existing lamppost the the receptacle must be GFCI protected.
