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Friday, June 23, 2017
Question:
Re: CQD answer published Wednesday, June 14, 2017 -
Would you answer still be the same for NEC 2014 for same condition?
I am asking on behalf of a friend so he can read this. New York is still under the 2014 NEC.
Bill Schell
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Answer:
Hey Bill thanks for your follow up question. The additional second paragraph of 210.8 in the 2017 NEC did not exist in the 2014 NEC and the wording in 210.8(A)(7) simply stated within 6 for of the outside edge of a sink. It was not clear which part of the sink the measurement was taken from or how it was made so a common interpretation was to require GFCI protection for receptacles in the kitchen base cabinets. This might be an opportunity to share that fact with those responsible for adopting the NEC in your state as the rule is now less restrictive.