Question 4005 of 844 · Washington 01 Journey Level Electrician Exam
Under the 2020 NEC, a 125-volt, 15-ampere receptacle installed behind the refrigerator in a dwelling kitchen does not serve the countertop and is more than 6 ft from the sink. Is GFCI protection required?
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Correct answer to question 4005
- B: No, only kitchen receptacles serving countertop surfaces are covered
Explanation
In the 2020 NEC, 210.8(A) limited the kitchen item to receptacles installed to serve the countertop surfaces. A refrigerator receptacle that does not serve the countertop and is more than 6 ft from a sink was not covered by this rule.
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