GFCI circuit

[YIGO]

Hi All,

I'd like to know if a circuit protected by a GFCI breaker is required to have a ground wire.

thanks,

yigo

 

[fsmyth]

See NEC section 210-8(d). It says that it can be
done, but the receptacle must be marked
"No Equipment Ground" and "GFCI Protected", and
the equipment grounding conductor cannot be
connected to any equipment or circuitry.
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[resqcapt19]

Remember that the only time you can install a GFCI without an equipment grounding condcutor is when you are replacing a two wire receptacle. All other applications will require an equipment grounding conductor.
Don

 

[YIGO]

Fsmyth, I cannot find the reference in NEC 2002.Please be more specific, what you mean by it can be done. In my understanding your statement is in conflict with Resqcapt19's one.

thanks

yigo

 

[davidbeach]

It is now in 406.3(D), specifically 406.3(D)(3)(b) permits the use of a 3-wire GFCI as the replacement for an EXISTING 2-wire receptacle where grounding does not exist in the receptacle enclosure. There are no provisions for NEW ungrounded receptacle installations.