Gfci Protected Outlet. Gfci or ground fault circuit interrupter protection is required in receptacles or outlets installed near a water source. The national electric code nec and all local building codes require gfci ground fault circuit interrupter protection for many outlet receptacles throughout the house and in outdoor locations.
In addition to preventing electrocution gfci outlets can also reduce the risk of house fires caused by electrical problems and reduce damage to appliances caused by faulty electrical circuits. The gfci outlet protects electrical wiring and receptacles from overheating and possible fire greatly minimizing the risk of shock injuries and fatal burns. A gfci outlet is an electrical outlet which is designed to protect people from deadly electric shock.
Gfci requirements and standards are established by the national electrical code to protect against shock.
The gfci outlet protects electrical wiring and receptacles from overheating and possible fire greatly minimizing the risk of shock injuries and fatal burns. The gfci outlet protects electrical wiring and receptacles from overheating and possible fire greatly minimizing the risk of shock injuries and fatal burns. Different methods of gfci protection have been available since 1971 and each revision of the national electrical code nec which is revised every three years has expanded the requirements. Gfci protection is most commonly required in locations where electricity is likely to come into contact with water.
