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• Kitchen Find GFCI Outlets
• Bathroom outlets and lights
• Washing machine and dryer
• Garages
• Outdoor lights and outlets
• Crawl spaces
• Outdoor buildings

GFCI Location Requirements

• outlets with six feet of a sink
• Finished and unfinished basements
• Refrigerator (dedicated circuit)
• Laundry, utility, and wet bar within six feet of a sink
• Pool, spa water fountain, equipment (pumps, pool and spa lights)
• Boathouses

AFCI Location Requirements

 Since the revision of the NEC in 2017, every 15 and 20-amp, 120-volt, single-phase branch circuit outlets for dwelling areas are required to have AFCI installed on them including:

• Bedrooms Find AFCI Outlets
• Kitchen
• Hallways and closets
• Laundry rooms

• Refrigerator (dedicated circuit)
• Common rooms (such as dens, living rooms & dining rooms)
• Finished basements

GFCI and AFCI Location Requirements

Outlets and Plugs

GFCI & AFCI

GFCI & AFCI Location Requirements

GFCI & AFCI Wiring

GFCI Wiring Configuration

GFCI Location Form

In these locations, dual function GFCI and AFCI can be used. A dual function outlet has both GFCI and AFCI protection.

• Kitchen
• Refrigerator (dedicated circuit)
• Finished basement

GFCI AFCI Dual Function Locations