Under California Title 24 requirements, GFCI protection is required for all 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in which location of a dwelling?
Correct Answer
B) Garages, unfinished basements, and outdoor areas
California adopts NEC requirements for GFCI protection, which mandates GFCI protection for receptacles in garages, unfinished basements, crawl spaces, outdoors, bathrooms, kitchens (within 6 feet of sink), laundry areas, and other wet locations. The most comprehensive answer includes garages, unfinished basements, and outdoor areas as primary locations requiring GFCI protection.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
California adopts NEC requirements for GFCI protection, which mandates GFCI protection for receptacles in garages, unfinished basements, crawl spaces, outdoors, bathrooms, kitchens (within 6 feet of sink), laundry areas, and other wet locations. The most comprehensive answer includes garages, unfinished basements, and outdoor areas as primary locations requiring GFCI protection.
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