globe trekker
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Greetings to all!
I have a new restaurant that has 20 amp receptacles installed in the Kitchen area,
behind the natural gas cooking appliances, ..at least 8 separate circuits, ..two
separate areas in the actual Kitchen cooking area, ..all 20 amp. rated.
I asked the EC to have them GFCI rated, and he said that they are "shunt trip"
wired to the cooking exhaust hoods & alarm. Can someone please explain to me
this installation? I am looking at Article 210.8(B)(2) in the 2008 NEC, and in
the NEC Handbook. The shaded area after the Article (in the Handbook) seems
to be stating that "ALL" receptacles in the Kitchen Area shall be GFCI rated,
regardless if they are countertop type receptacles or not.
Any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
.
I have a new restaurant that has 20 amp receptacles installed in the Kitchen area,
behind the natural gas cooking appliances, ..at least 8 separate circuits, ..two
separate areas in the actual Kitchen cooking area, ..all 20 amp. rated.
I asked the EC to have them GFCI rated, and he said that they are "shunt trip"
wired to the cooking exhaust hoods & alarm. Can someone please explain to me
this installation? I am looking at Article 210.8(B)(2) in the 2008 NEC, and in
the NEC Handbook. The shaded area after the Article (in the Handbook) seems
to be stating that "ALL" receptacles in the Kitchen Area shall be GFCI rated,
regardless if they are countertop type receptacles or not.
Any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
.