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Electrical Question: If the water supply is permanently connected to washing machines in a laundry area, does it require a Class A GFCI protected receptacle? According to the NEC, a GFCI is required if the power outlet is within 1.8 meter radius from the water source. Am I right in saying that the water source refers to a  shower head and faucets in sinks.

This electrical question came from: Highlander, a Inspector from Manila, Philippines.

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Highlander.

GFCI Protection for the Laundry Room

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and the number of outlets that will be replaced.
Precaution: Identify the outlet circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Notice: Installing an additional GFCI Outlet Circuit or Laundry Room Wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.

Electrical Outlet Circuit for a Clothes Washing Machine

• The washing machine outlet itself does not require a GFCI outlet, however any outlet within 6 feet of the outside edge of the sink in laundry rooms require that it be GFCI protected.
• This would include the receptacle for the washing machine outlet if it is within 6 feet of the outside edge of the sink, and I would feel that this would apply if there was any type of water source such as a shower head and faucet in sinks.

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• See how wiring electrical outlets for the home are done.

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• Fully Explained Photos and Wiring Diagrams for Laundry Room
• Electrical Wiring with Code Requirements for most new or remodel projects.

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