Explanation of Changes to Art 100 of the 2017 Nec

NEW GFCI* Lawmaking CHANGES IN THE 2022 NATIONAL ELECTRIC Lawmaking (NEC)

1. GFCI requirements have been added to the NEC every code cycle since 1971.  A new informational note was added, alerting the user to the face up that GFCI protection requirements for appliances are now contained in lawmaking 422.5 rather than lawmaking 210.8.
2. eight GFCI PROTECTION: Ground-error circuit interruption for personnel and must be provided equally required in 210.8(A) through (E).  The GFCI device must be installed at a readily attainable location.
   210. For the awarding of 210.eight(a)(7), 210.8(A)(9), and 210.8(B)(5), distance is measured as the shortest path the flexible cord would follow without piercing a flooring, wall, ceiling or fixed bulwark, or passing through a door, doorway, or window.

(A) Home UNITS:  GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A 125V receptacles installed in the following locations:

1. Bathroom Expanse: GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A 125V receptacles in the bath surface area of a dwelling unit.
2. Garages and Accompaniment Buildings: GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A 125V receptacles in garages, and in grade-level portions of accessory buildings used for storage or work areas of a dwelling unit.
3. Outdoors: GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A 125V receptacles located outdoors of dwelling units, including receptacles installed under the eaves of roofs.
4. Crawl spaces at or below Grade Level: GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A 125V receptacles installed in crawl spaces at or below grade.  (Note:  receptacles are Not required in a crawlspace unless HVAC equipment is installed therein.)
5. Unfinished Portions of Basements: GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A 125V receptacles in unfinished portions or areas of a basement Non intended for habitable rooms. (Exception:  A receptacle supplying ONLY a permanently installed fire alert or burglar alarm system isn't required to exist GFCI protected (760.41(B) and 760.121(B).
6. Kitchen Countertop Surfaces: GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A 125V receptacles that serve countertop surfaces.
7. Sinks: GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A 125V receptacles located within 6 anxiety from the top inside edge of the bowl or sink.
8. Boathouses: GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A 125V receptacles located in a dwelling unit boathouse.
9. Bathtubs and Shower Stalls: GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A 125V receptacles located within half dozen feet of the outside edge of a bathtub or shower stall.
10. Laundry Areas: GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A 125V receptacles installed in laundry areas

(B) Other Than Dwelling Units

GFCI protection is required for single-phase receptacles rated 50A or less not exceeding 150V to ground and three-stage receptacles rated 100A or less not exceeding 150V to ground installed in the following locations:

1. Bathrooms: GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed in bathrooms.
2. Kitchens: GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed in a kitchen.
3. Rooftops: GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed on rooftops
4. Outdoors: GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed outdoors.
5. Sinks: GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed within vi anxiety from the top inside border of the bowl of the sink.
6. Indoor Wet Locations: GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed in wet locations.
7. Locker Rooms: GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed in locker rooms with associated showering facilities.
8. Garages: GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed in garages, service bays, and like areas, other than show rooms and exhibition halls.
9. Crawlspaces: GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed in crawlspaces
10. Unfinished Portions of Basements: GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed in the unfinished portions of a basement.

(C) Boat Hoist – Dwelling Unit: GFCI protection is required gunkhole hoist outlets not exceeding 240V at home unit locations.

(D) Dishwasher – Domicile Unit: GFCI protection is required for outlets supplying dishwashers at a dwelling unit.

(East) Crawl Space Lighting Outlets – Abode Unit:  GFCI protection is required for 120V lighting outlets in crawlspaces in dwelling units

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