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Elec code question NoSpam 09-18-2007
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Posted by on September 18, 2007, 5:55 pm
Does code require the receptacle for a over-the-range microwave to be GFI
protected? (Seems to me like it would be a good idea because one may
frequently be touching the microwave and the grounded range - or is it
sufficient to depend on the microwave ground being intact at all times?)

Anyway the main question is, "Doec the code require a GFI here?"

Many thanks.

Posted by RBM on September 18, 2007, 6:20 pm
No, only counter outlets in the kitchen


> Does code require the receptacle for a over-the-range microwave to be GFI
> protected? (Seems to me like it would be a good idea because one may
> frequently be touching the microwave and the grounded range - or is it
> sufficient to depend on the microwave ground being intact at all times?)
>
> Anyway the main question is, "Doec the code require a GFI here?"
>
> Many thanks.



Posted by on September 18, 2007, 11:04 pm

> Does code require the receptacle for a over-the-range microwave to be GFI
> protected? (Seems to me like it would be a good idea because one may
> frequently be touching the microwave and the grounded range - or is it
> sufficient to depend on the microwave ground being intact at all times?)
>
> Anyway the main question is, "Doec the code require a GFI here?"


No



Posted by Clark on September 20, 2007, 12:04 am
@STARBAND.NET:

>
>> Does code require the receptacle for a over-the-range microwave to be
GFI
>> protected? (Seems to me like it would be a good idea because one may
>> frequently be touching the microwave and the grounded range - or is it
>> sufficient to depend on the microwave ground being intact at all times?)
>>
>> Anyway the main question is, "Doec the code require a GFI here?"
>
>
> No
>
It does is it is near the sink.

But you knew that. Right? I'm sure you'll say so anyway.

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Posted by SRN on September 20, 2007, 1:05 am

> @STARBAND.NET:
>
>>
>>> Does code require the receptacle for a over-the-range microwave to be
> GFI
>>> protected? (Seems to me like it would be a good idea because one may
>>> frequently be touching the microwave and the grounded range - or is it
>>> sufficient to depend on the microwave ground being intact at all times?)
>>>
>>> Anyway the main question is, "Doec the code require a GFI here?"
>>
>>
>> No
>>
> It does is it is near the sink.
>
> But you knew that. Right? I'm sure you'll say so anyway.

Actually, assuming we are talking kitchens in dwelling units, the 2005 NEC,
Article 210.8(A)(6) only says that kitchens require GFCIs on receptacles
"where the receptacles are installed to serve the countertop surfaces".
Local codes may be more restrictive.



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