Branch Circuits & WiringQuestion 123 of 521
A 125-volt, 20-ampere receptacle installed in a dwelling bathroom must have what protection?
a.AFCI only
b.Surge protection
c.No special protection
d.GFCI
Explanation
Section 210.8(A)(1) requires GFCI protection for all 125-V through 250-V receptacles in dwelling bathrooms because of the wet environment near sinks and tubs. AFCI addresses arc faults, not shock in wet locations; surge protection and 'none' do not meet the shock-protection requirement.
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