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North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal Risk Management

North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal Risk Management State Electrical Division 2017 State Electrical Code 210.8(B)(2) GFCI Protection in Commercial Kitchens. Notice:

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North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal Risk Management

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  1. North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal Risk Management State Electrical Division 2017 State Electrical Code 210.8(B)(2) GFCI Protection in Commercial Kitchens

  2. Notice: The following illustrations are approved by the State Electrical Division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal. These illustrations are intended to demonstrate but not supersede the official written interpretations found at the following web address: http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/State_Electrical_Division//Default.aspx?field1=State_Electrical_Code_and_Interpretations Joseph Starling Chief State Electrical Engineer & Inspector Illustrated by: Danny Thomas State Electrical Inspector

  3. Date: June 12, 2018 2017 Electrical Code Subject: GFCI Protection in Commercial Kitchens Section 210.8(B)(2) Question 1: For new installations, under the 2017 NC Electrical Code is ground fault circuit interruption protection for personnel (GFCI) required for receptacles installed in commercial kitchens?

  4. Date: June 12, 2018 2017 Electrical Code Subject: GFCI Protection in Commercial Kitchens Section 210.8(B)(2) Answer 1: Yes. In kitchens that are in “other than dwelling units”, GFCI protection is required for all receptacles that possess either of the following characteristics: I. Single phase, 0 – 150 volts to ground, and 0 – 50 amps 2. Three phase, 0 – 150 volts to ground, and 0 – 100 amps

  5. Date: June 12, 2018 2017 Electrical Code Subject: GFCI Protection in Commercial Kitchens Section 210.8(B)(2) Answer 1: All of these if located in other than dwelling unit kitchens. (This is not an all inclusive list.) 30 amp 125/250 Volt Illustration. 50 amp 250 Volt 3 Phase 30 amp 125/250 Volt 50 amp 250 volt

  6. Date: June 12, 2018 2017 Electrical Code Subject: GFCI Protection in Commercial Kitchens Section 210.8(B)(2) Question 2: If the receptacles that possess the aforementioned characteristics in Answer 1 in commercial kitchens are replaced, will GFCI protection for personnel be required for such receptacles when the original Code complaint installation did not possess GFCI protection?

  7. Date: June 12, 2018 2017 Electrical Code Subject: GFCI Protection in Commercial Kitchens Section 210.8(B)(2) Answer 2: Yes. Replacement of receptacles must comply with section 406.4(D) of the 2017 NC Electrical Code. Section 406.4(D)(3) requires that replaced receptacles possess GFCI protection where other sections of the electrical code require GFCI protection. See 406.(D)(3) Exception if needed. 406.4(D)(3) Exception: Where replacement of the receptacle type is impractical, such as where the outlet box size will not permit the installation of the GFCI receptacle, the receptacle shall be permitted to be replaced with a new receptacle of the existing type, where GFCI protection is provided and the receptacle is marked “GFCI Protected” and “No Equipment Ground,” in accordance with 406.4(D)(2)(a), (b), or (c), as applicable.

  8. Date: June 12, 2018 2017 Electrical Code Subject: GFCI Protection in Commercial Kitchens Section 210.8(B)(2) Answer 2: If replaced in the future the State Electrical Code would require GFCI. This receptacle was installed prior to the 2017 State Electrical Code adoption. Illustration.

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