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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Question:
Hello Code Question of the Day. More and more it is common to see gas station/convenience stores with large self-service food counters. These counters will have food warmers, sinks, hot dog rollers etc. Are the receptacles installed in the area of the food counter, required to be GFCI protected? All the best, Steve Schroeder
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Answer:
Steve, as is so often the case with the
NEC®, the answer is in the definitions. Section 210.8(B) provides guidance on GFCI protection in Other Than Dwelling Units. Specifically, Section 210.8(B)(2) requires receptacles installed in a kitchen or in areas with a sink and permanent provision for cooking, to be GFCI protected. If the counter food prep area has permanent provisions for cooking, GFCI protection is required. Also, Section 210.8(B)(5) requires GFCI protection for receptacles installed within 6ft of a sink. The requirements in 210.8(B) apply to 125V through 250V receptacles supplied by a single-phase branch circuit rated, 150V to ground or less, 50A or less, and all receptacles supplied by three-phase branch circuits rated 150V to ground or less, 100A or less.