GFI Outlet in powder room

[sch3j]

Hello,

I have a powder room (sink and toilet) on the first floor of a 3-level townhome in Loudoun County, VA. There is no bedroom on this floor of the home.

There is NO electrical outlet in this powder room. I have been told by a home inspector that this is a code violation and that there MUST be a GFI outlet.

I understand that if there was an outlet, that it must be GFI protected, but with no outlet at all, is it required that I add a GFI outlet to this powder room?

If possible, please cite the code if you have it.

Thanks!!!

 

[rbulsara]

Yes, its under NEC article 210, part III "Required Outlets".

Rafiq Bulsara

http://www.srengineersct.com

 

[DRWeig]

Basis: If you don't put a GFI outlet in there, somebody will run an extension cord from another area. Then you'll have non-GFI power in a room with water fixtures, not a good mix.

Good on ya,

Goober Dave

 

[mcgyvr]

Who builds a bathroom without an outlet?...Clearly a man.
Specifically it is NEC 210.52 (D) Bathrooms

 

[dpc]

That's a "half bathroom" in my part of the world - never heard it called a powder room before.

David Castor

http://www.cvoes.com

 

[waross]

I think that it's a gender thing David. It's where girls go to powder their nose or something.

Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter

 

[stevenal]

I live in the same part of the world as David, but it's not new to me. From answers.com:

powder room
n.
1 A lavatory for women.
2 A lavatory for guests in a private home.

 

[dpc]

I'm familiar with term "powder room", but never associated it specifically with a half bathroom. Live and learn.

dpc

David Castor

http://www.cvoes.com

 

[WoodrowJWeen]

Yeah, when I first saw powder room, I thought "powder magazine"; why would you put any receptacles there. Guess I watched too many old naval battle movies.