Garage Gfci

But it wasn t always this way.

Garage gfci. This took effect back in 2008 for all 125 volt single phase 15 and 20 amp outlets according to the nec. These special circuits continually monitor the electricity flowing through the circuit. In addition it is also required according to the irc or the international residential code.

Up until the 2008 edition of the nec national electrical code there were two exceptions allowed for the gfci requirement at garage receptacles. Yes all 125 volt single phase 15 or 20 amp receptacles in a garage must be gfci protected with only one esoteric exclusion that we will cover later. Gfci stands for ground fault circuit interrupter.

Nec 210 8 gfci protection for garages and accessory buildings gfci protection is required for all 15a and 20a 125v receptacles in garages and in grade level portions of unfinished or finished accessory buildings used for storage or work areas of a dwelling unit. If the gfci detects any change in the current it immediately switches the power off to that circuit. In fact both the nec national electric code and the irc international residential code require this.

Since 2008 gfci outlets have been required for all 125 volt single phase 15 and 20 amp outlets in the garage. More about garage electrical wiring for outlets and lighting. Gfci protection is required for 125 volt to 250 volt receptacles supplied by single phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to the ground.

There are three types of gfci protection. According to the nec code gfci protected outlets are required for garages.