2. THE EVENTS…
•Two children in Texas •A 17 year old girl was
were electrocuted and electrocuted when she
killed when a hair dryer tried to plug in her laptop
fell into their tub. while in tub.
3. So GFCIs Were Created…
The GFCIs are supposed to interrupt power instantly if
electrical current leaks from its proper path, reducing the
risk of shock or electrocution.
The left slot is slightly larger than the right. The left slot is
called "neutral," the right slot is called "hot" and the hole
below them is called "ground."
If an appliance is working properly, all electricity that the
appliance uses will flow from hot to neutral.
A GFCI monitors the amount of current flowing from hot
to neutral. If there is any imbalance, it trips the circuit.
6. NEC Made Requirements…
Codes were made for the safety of all users
in commercial AND residential spaces.
Let’s take a look…
7. KITCHENS:
In kitchens, GFCI units must be all along
countertop regardless of where the sink is
located. It does not include fifteen inches
above finished floor.
8.
9. BATHROOMS:
In bathroom dwelling units, a receptacle outlet to be
located within three feet of each bathroom lavatory
used in a dwelling unit such as private homes, assisted
living facilities, apartments, and hotels.
In ANY public bathrooms, all outlets must be GFCI
regardless of sink location.
10.
11. LAUNDRY:
In the laundry room, if a sink is present, any
electrical outlet six feet from it must be
GFCI.
