Question 4013 of 749 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam
Where must a GFCI device that provides the protection required by 210.8 be located?
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Correct answer to question 4013
- B: In a readily accessible location
Explanation
210.8 requires the ground-fault circuit-interrupter to be installed in a readily accessible location. A GFCI receptacle hidden behind an appliance would not meet this rule, but a GFCI breaker or an accessible upstream device would.
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