008(A) Dwelling units GFCI requirements.
(1) In a garage or unfinished basement, a red
receptacle, with a red cover plate, supplying a fire alarm system is not
required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection. The receptacle
must be identified for use only with the fire alarm system by an identification
plate or engraved cover with letters at least 1/4 inch high.
(2) All fixed electrical equipment with
exposed grounded metal parts within an enclosed shower area or within five feet
of the top inside edge of a bathtub must have ground fault circuit interrupter
protection.
008(B) Other than dwelling units - GFCI
requirements.
(3) GFCI
requirements. GFCI protection for personnel will not be required for:
(a) Three-phase receptacles unless
specifically required elsewhere in the NEC; or
(b) Receptacles other than 125-volt, single
phase, 15- or 20-ampere used for: Recreational vehicle supply equipment or for
attachment of a mobile home supply cord.
For the purposes of NEC 210.8(B), kitchen means any area
where utensils, dishes, etc., are cleaned or where food or beverages are
prepared or cooked.
011 Branch circuits.
(4) A raceway system or one dedicated
15-ampere minimum, 120 volt circuit must be taken to all unfinished space areas
adaptable to future dwelling unit living areas that are not readily accessible
to the service or branch circuit panelboard. One circuit or raceway is required
for each 480 square feet or less of unfinished space area. If the total
adjacent unfinished space area is less than 480 square feet, the circuit can be
an extension of an existing circuit. The circuits must terminate in a suitable
box(es). The box must contain an identification of the intended purpose of the
circuit(s). The branch circuit panelboard must have adequate space and capacity
for the intended load(s).
013 Ground fault protection of equipment.
(5) Equipment ground fault protection systems
required by the NEC must be tested prior to being placed into service to verify
proper installation and operation of the system as determined by the
manufacturer's published instructions. A firm having qualified personnel and
proper equipment must perform the tests required. A copy of the manufacturer's
performance testing instructions and a written performance acceptance test
record signed by the person performing the test must be available at the time
of inspection. The performance acceptance test record must include test details
including, but not limited to, all trip settings and measurements taken during
the test.
025 Common area branch circuits.
(6) For the purpose of NEC 210.25, loads for
septic or water well systems that are shared by no more than two dwelling units
may be supplied from either of the two dwelling units if approved by the local
building official and local health department.
052 (A)(2) Dwelling unit receptacle
outlets.
(7) For the purpose of
NEC 210.52 (A)(2)(1), "similar openings" include the following configurations
that are a permanent part of the dwelling configuration or finish:
(a) Window seating; and
(b) Bookcases or cabinets that extend from
the floor to a level at least five feet six inches above the floor.
Any outlets eliminated by such window seating, bookcases, or
cabinets must be installed elsewhere within the room.
052 (C)(2) Island and peninsular countertop and work
surfaces.
(8) If receptacle
outlets are not installed to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work
surface, no future provisions to do so are required.
063 Equipment requiring servicing.
(9) For the purposes of NEC 210.63, when
equipment requiring servicing is located outdoors, accessible locations for
receptacle outlets do not include locations accessed through doors or
windows.
Notes
Wash. Admin. Code §
296-46B-210
Amended by
WSR
14-11-075, filed 5/20/14, effective 7/1/2014
Amended by
WSR
17-12-021, Filed 5/30/2017, effective
7/1/2017
Amended by
WSR
19-15-117, Filed 7/23/2019, effective
8/23/2019
Amended by
WSR
20-11-053, Filed 5/19/2020, effective
7/1/2020
Amended by
WSR
20-14-083, Filed 6/30/2020, effective
10/29/2020
Amended by
WSR
24-05-085, Filed 2/21/2024, effective
4/1/2024
Statutory Authority:
Chapter
19.28 RCW. 13-03-128,
§ 296-46B-210, filed 1/22/13, effective 3/1/13. Statutory Authority:
RCW
19.28.006,
19.28.010,
19.28.031,
19.28.041,
19.28.061,
19.28.101,
19.28.131,
19.28.161,
19.28.171,
19.28.191,
19.28.201,
19.28.211,
19.28.241,
19.28.251,
19.28.281,
19.28.311,
19.28.321,
19.28.400,
19.28.420,
19.28.490,
19.28.551. 08-24-048, §
296-46B-210, filed 11/25/08, effective 12/31/08; 06-24-041, § 296-46B-210,
filed 11/30/06, effective 12/31/06; 06-05-028, § 296-46B-210, filed
2/7/06, effective 5/1/06; 05-10-024, § 296-46B-210, filed 4/26/05,
effective 6/30/05. Statutory Authority:
RCW
19.28.006,
19.28.010,
19.28.031,
19.28.041,
19.28.061,
19.28.101,
19.28.131,
19.28.161,
19.28.171,
19.28.191,
19.28.201,
19.28.211,
19.28.241,
19.28.251,
19.28.271,
19.28.311,
19.28.321,
19.28.400,
19.28.420,
19.28.490,
19.28.551, 2003 c 399, 2003 c 211,
2003 c 78, and 2003 c 242. 04-12-049, § 296-46B-210, filed 5/28/04,
effective 6/30/04. Statutory Authority:
RCW
19.28.006,
19.28.010,
19.28.031,
19.28.041,
19.28.061,
19.28.101,
19.28.131,
19.28.161,
19.28.171,
19.28.191,
19.28.201,
19.28.211,
19.28.241,
19.28.251,
19.28.271,
19.28.311,
19.28.321,
19.28.400,
19.28.420,
19.28.490,
19.28.551, 2002 c 249,
chapters
34.05 and
19.28 RCW. 03-09-111, §
296-46B-210, filed 4/22/03, effective
5/23/03.
