GFCI Protection- Crawlspace Lighting
Based on the 2017 NEC-
GFCI protection shall be provided for lighting outlets not exceeding __________ volts installed in crawl spaces.
A) 120
B) 125
C) 150
D) 240
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The Answer is-
A, 120. This is a new requirement added in Section 210.8(E) for the 2017 NEC. The substantiation provided with the public input requesting this protection described the death of a worker in a crawl space who came into contact with a broken lamp and was electrocuted. This requirement applies to all crawl spaces, dwelling unit or non-dwelling unit.
