Where do I need a GFI in my kitchen?

frodo · Dec 31, 2014

I would like to say the statement i made was based on canadian code. THEN i would be correct.

BUT, Nope. I was misinformed, or rather I was Wrong. Damn, I hate that!!!!!!

I knew better than to answer a electricians thread, every time I do, I get shocked

oldognewtrick · Dec 31, 2014

frodo said:
I knew better than to answer a electricians thread, every time I do, I get shocked

I know how you feel, if I could see electricity I could better understand it, but I do know one thing for certain about electricity, I don't like how it tastes.

KULTULZ · Oct 18, 2015

I believe current code as (I am not an electrician)-

Current (?) code calls for a minimum of two 20A GFCI SABC (Small Appliance Branch Circuits) on the kitchen counter(s), both (or all) GFCI protected. The GFCI receptacle would be placed at the beginning of the circuit(s) to protect all downstream receptacles. A refrigerator can be on one of these circuits and bypass the GFCI receptacle (receptacle before GFCI or wired off line side) or have its' own dedicated 15A or 20A circuit.

The receptacle for a gas range can also come off one of these circuits on the line side as it is not recommended to be on GFCI (igniter).

A DW and GD has to have its' own (each) 20A GFCI circuit.

I am open for correction if misinformed-

Kitchen Receptacles (SABC-GFCI) _1 - Sect 210.52(C) NEC.jpg

GFCI Receptacle Wiring _2 15A w Smart-Lock-Feature.jpg

Where do I need a GFI in my kitchen?

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