Electrical CB

SKYBOW · Oct 11, 2015

Wired the basement. Do I need to put GFI outlets in the basement bath to comply with code when using arc/fault cb's

Janicholson · Oct 11, 2015

yes. Jim

OldFarmTractor · Oct 11, 2015

check to see if your new breakers are arc fault-GFCI breakers.
arc fault gfci breaker

FBH44 · Oct 12, 2015

Yes, two different systems of protection. GFCI will really save lives. AFCI stops fires from starting.

dr sportster · Oct 12, 2015

Yes but not the sump pump . No GFI for that circuit that could cause tripping in a storm when the pump is most needed.

dr sportster · Oct 12, 2015

I reread your question . ALL the basement receotacles are GFI not just the bath. Only exception ; sump poupm

John T · Oct 12, 2015

I'm too long retired as an electrical engineer so no warranty, however best I recall I agree with Dr S. ALL basement receptacles need to be GFCI protected with the sump pump exception he mentioned. That don't mean each recp needs to be a more expensive GFCI, you can wire standard receptacles downstream off their load side.

John T Live from Sunny San Diego CA but headed east today

SKYBOW · Oct 12, 2015

Thanks Old, and everybody else. I'm off to exchange my cb's for the arc fault/gfi combo cb's. That's is why I try to always ask the experts here on YT first.

dr sportster · Oct 12, 2015

Yes John , Not as a receptacle but as protected from one breaker. That would cover the basement. Oh but a GFI breaker. John T has the best patience for explaining electrical to others.

farmallmaniac · Oct 13, 2015

Is the basement finished or goong to be finished?

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