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No. The only thing required to be gfci protected is a receptacle. I've never understood why light fixtures, fans, and other appliances do not required protection around so much water, but they do not. They should, however, be listed for damp locations.
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Are gfci plugs required in a bathroom?
Deoends on code you are governed by. In USA, a GFCI outlet or a circuit controlled by a GFCI circuit breaker would be required.
Do you need a gfci outlet if you have a gfci breaker?
Not if the GFCI breaker is supplying the circuit you are wanting to put the GFCI receptacle into.
What causes gfci receptical to trip when fan is turn on?
There is likely an internal short circuit in the fan motor.
Where are gfci outlets required?
GFCI receptacle's must protect any outlet that is within 6 feet of a water source, outside the home, in a garage, on a deck, in a sunroom, in a bathroom, unfinished basements, kitchens, & crawl spaces.
How do you install a GFCI so it is always on to a two way light switch that controls a vent and a light in a bathroom?
Your question sounds simple but it isn't. There are two ways of wiring a light to a switch. One is to bring the hot and neutral wire to the switch box and from there run wires from the switch to the light. If this is the case you can install a GFCI on the circuit. The other way is to bring the hot and neutral wire to the light and from there run two wires to the switch and switch the light that way. In this case you cannot install a GFCI to in the switch box. <<>> The way you want the circuit to work has to be laid out as follows. Method one, the circuit that now controls the bathroom devices can be changed to a GFCI breaker. This is probably the quickest and cheapest, unless the job is new construction. Method two, if new construction use this method, as tearing walls open to get to the wiring will become costly. Where a supply circuit comes from the service distribution panel the first device on that circuit has to be a GFCI receptacle. This device has secondary terminals on it, that if connected every device downstream from it will also be protected. So if you supply the two way light switch that controls the vent fan and a bathroom light from the secondary terminals from the GFCI receptacle they will be protected.
Are gfci plugs required in a bathroom?
Deoends on code you are governed by. In USA, a GFCI outlet or a circuit controlled by a GFCI circuit breaker would be required.
Do you need a gfci outlet if you have a gfci breaker?
Not if the GFCI breaker is supplying the circuit you are wanting to put the GFCI receptacle into.
Where does a GFCI go?
GFCI protection is required for most outdoor receptacles, bathroom , garage wall outlets, kitchen, and all receptacles in crawl space.
Is it required for bathroom light switches to be protected by the GFCI?
the oulets yes the switches would be a no
Do hand dryers in a bathroom need a GFI breaker?
Make sure that all electrical outlets in the bathroom are grounded to prevent electrical shock. When in doubt, consult an electrician and have a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet installed.
What is the nec code for hair grooming appliances?
If the appliance is used in a bathroom it must be GFCI protected.
What causes gfci receptical to trip when fan is turn on?
There is likely an internal short circuit in the fan motor.
Why would the two light fixtures and one overhead fan in your bathroom all go dead at once and remain dead even though the breaker has not tripped?
Proably due to a GFCI breaker located in an outlet either in the bathroom or on the same circuit, possibly in another room like the kitchen or other bathroom. You will see the button on the outlet....
What amp do you need for a hairdryer plug?
A standard 115 rated bathroom circuit is enough power. You are supposed to have a GFCI on the line, either attached to your blow dryuer plug or as a receptacle.
What is the second switch in the bathroom for?
Normally the second switch in a bathroom is the control for the bathroom's exhaust fan. The exhaust fan removes bad odors and humidity from the bathroom, and is on the ceiling of the bathroom.
Can you install a flex outlet in the bathroom?
Yes, flex can be used on a bathroom outlet. All code regulations have to be strictly adhered to regarding distances from openings and plumbing fixtures. Bathroom circuits have to be supplied from GFCI breakers.
Where can you get a bathroom fan light cover?
You can check in local stores. I personally prefer buying lights on-line - there are many on-line stores that sell light covers (also bathroom ceiling fan light), such as Amazon, Wallmart, eBay and so on. If you don't find it under the keyword you used (bathroom fan light cover), you can try searching for "bathroom ceiling fan light cover" or simply "ceiling fan light cover" (and then find suitable one for your bathroom). In case you have a special ceiling fan, you may need to contact the producer of ceiling fans for suitable light covers.
