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Friday, February 16, 2018
Question:
Question 1- Does a single receptacle, in a dwelling, for a septic alarm located in the basement next to the load center have to be on GFI?
Question 2- Does a duplex receptacle, in a dwelling, for a security alarm, with the upper receptacle tabs broken so not energized and the alarm transformer plugged into the lower receptacle and secured with the plate screw and located next to the load center have to be on GFI? It has been indicated by a residential home inspector that all basement receptacles have to be on GFI. Please advise asap. Thank you
Russell Merrill
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Answer:
Hey Russell thanks for your questions.
(1) Yes, if in an unfinished basement GFCI protection is required for 15 and 20 ampere 125 volt receptacles as stated in 210.8(A)(5)
(2) No, if supplying a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system GFCI protection is not required as stated in the exception to 210.8(A)(5). GFCI protection is specifically prohibited for fire alarm systems as stated in 760.41(B) and 760.121(B).