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A homeowner reports that a new 15 A, 120 V, single-phase receptacle in their kitchen, installed by a Red Seal electrician, does not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) device protecting it. The receptacle is located on a wall, 1.2 metres (4 feet) away from the kitchen sink. According to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), what action should the electrician take regarding this receptacle?
CEC Rule 26-704(1)(d) mandates GFCI protection for all 125 V, 15 A and 20 A receptacles located within 1.5 metres (5 feet) of a sink in a kitchen. Since 1.2 met
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Question: A homeowner reports that a new 15 A, 120 V, single-phase receptacle in their kitchen, installed by a Red Seal electrician, does not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) device protecting it. The receptacle is located on a wall, 1.2 metres (4 feet) away from the kitchen sink. According to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), what action should the electrician take regarding this receptacle?
Answer options: ✅ Install a GFCI receptacle or GFCI breaker to protect the circuit.
- No action is required as the receptacle is more than 1.0 metre (3.3 feet) from the sink.
- The GFCI protection is only mandatory for outdoor receptacles, not indoor kitchen receptacles.
- Only 240 V kitchen receptacles require GFCI protection.
Correct answer: Install a GFCI receptacle or GFCI breaker to protect the circuit.
Explanation: CEC Rule 26-704(1)(d) mandates GFCI protection for all 125 V, 15 A and 20 A receptacles located within 1.5 metres (5 feet) of a sink in a kitchen. Since 1.2 metres is within this range, GFCI protection is required.
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