Will electric code allow GFI outlets in two rooms to be on the same circuit? What if room 1 is wet & room 2 is dry?

Question

One room is a butler's pantry, with a sink -- it's a wet room. The other room is a living room. The two rooms do not share a common wall, but they are close. Is it OK for outlets in the (dry) living room to be on the same GFI circuit as outlets in the (wet) butler's pantry?

Answer 1

In the US it would be a code violation. NEC 210.52(B)(1) defines pantries as a kitchen circuit, and (B)(2) says those circuits cannot include outlets outside of the designated kitchen areas.

Actually having Ground Fault protection in the living room isn't the issue, GF protection is required in many areas, but allowed anywhere else.

Answer 2

The GFI is only for specific circuits with wet locations. If you don't need it on another circuit/outlet, don't use it. Do the extra work, do it correctly, don't take shortcuts, and don't make problems. And be sure that your electric motors, like your refrigerator, is NOT on a GFIC circuit. Each appliance/motor needs its own circuit (regular circuit breaker type).

Answer 3

Dittos to "torque": one circuit, one GFI......the GFI will react to a short anywhere in the circuit.

Answer 4

yes, that's fine

Answer 5

Electrical code requirements differ by locality. This is why it's a good idea to hire professionals.

Answer 6

yes, it will allow that

Answer 7

You only need the one in the wet room, One will protect every thing on the circuit

Answer 8

Your local electrical inspector could tell you that.