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406.4(G) Protecting Floor Receptacles and GFCI Required if Located in Food Court or Transportation Areas

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Change Summary

  • The NEC added a new subsection that requires GFCI protection of all 125-volt, single phase, 15 and 20-Amp floor receptacles installed in specific locations to provide public protection against potential electric shock due to accidental spillage of refreshments.

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Article 406 Receptacles, Cord Connectors and Attachment Plugs (Caps)
406.4 General Installation Requirements.
(G) Protection of Floor Receptacles. Protection for floor receptacles shall be in accordance with the following:
(1) Physical protection of floor receptacles shall allow floor-cleaning equipment to be operated without damage to receptacles.
(2) All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere floor receptacles installed in food courts and waiting spaces of passenger transportation facilities where food or drinks are allowed shall be GFCI protected.

Material taken from the National Electric Code. is reprinted with permission from NFPA 70., 2023 edition. National Electrical Code®, Copyright 2022, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA. All rights reserved.

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Expert Analysis

A new subsection has been added to clarify the requirements for protection of floor receptacles. The addition of GFCI protection of all 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere floor receptacles installed in specified locations is intended to provide public protection against potential electric shock due to accidental spillage of refreshments.

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