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GFCI protection is required for 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in dwelling unit basements per NEC 210.8(A). Which areas are included?

Apprentice Level📋 NEC 210.8(A)(5)GFCI/AFCI Requirements
Circuit Diagram
AFCI Protection Requirements — NEC 210.12 PANEL 200A Main AFCI 15A AFCI 15A AFCI 20A AFCI 20A AFCI 15A AFCI 15A Bath 20A Garage 20A Dwelling Unit Floor Plan Bedroom 1 AFCI Req'd Bedroom 2 AFCI Req'd Living Room AFCI Req'd Kitchen AFCI Req'd Dining AFCI Req'd Laundry AFCI Req'd Bathroom GFCI (not AFCI) Garage GFCI (not AFCI) Outdoors GFCI (not AFCI) AFCI Required (210.12) GFCI only — no AFCI req'd
A

Only finished basements

B

Only unfinished basements

C

All basements, finished or unfinished

D

Only basements with laundry facilities

Explanation & Direct Citation

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