FAQ

68
New
406.4(G) Protecting Floor Receptacles
and GFCI Required if Located in Food
Court or Transportation Areas
Change Summary
• The NEC added a new subsection that requires GFCI
protection of all 125-volt, single phase, 15 and
20-Amp floor receptacles installed in specific
locations to provide public protection against
potential electric shock due to accidental
spillage of refreshments.
Article 406 Receptacles, Cord Connectors and
Attachment Plugs (Caps)
406.4 General Installation Requirements.
(G) Protection of Floor Receptacles. Protection for oor
receptacles shall be in accordance with the following:
(1) Physical protection of oor receptacles shall allow
oor-cleaning equipment to be operated without damage
to receptacles.
(2) All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere oor
receptacles installed in food courts and waiting spaces of
passenger transportation facilities where food or drinks are
allowed shall be GFCI protected.
Material taken from the National Electric Code
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is reprinted with permission
from NFPA 70
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, 2023 edition. National Electrical Code
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, Copyright 2022,
National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA. All rights reserved.
NEC
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Text
Revision
406.3(D) Receptacle Terminations
Leviton Comment: Article 406.3(D) is covered with
Article 404.14(D) on page 66.