Explanation: Section 210.8(B)(7) now requires GFCI protection for receptacles that supply fixed or stationary appliances when either the receptacle or the appliance is located within 6 ft of the sink.

In this episode, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and longtime Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss when and if a trifecta of GFCI protection may be needed to ensure Code-compliant installations for ...

With the 2026 code changes making plug‑in options more susceptible to nuisance tripping due to mandatory GFCI breakers, performance‑minded EV owners have even more reason to choose hardwiring for both ...