GFCI for 240V 50A commercial dishwasher
GFCI for 240V 50A commercial dishwasher
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Hello,
My brother-in-law just purchased a commercial dishwasher. It is a 4 wire, 240/120V, 50A washer. It will be used in a location where there is a lot of dishwashing (obviously), sinks, etc. Does the NEC require a GFCI for these washers. And if so, what type of GFCI is required or recommended. I have seen some of these types used for pools and spas. Any tips are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ernie
My brother-in-law just purchased a commercial dishwasher. It is a 4 wire, 240/120V, 50A washer. It will be used in a location where there is a lot of dishwashing (obviously), sinks, etc. Does the NEC require a GFCI for these washers. And if so, what type of GFCI is required or recommended. I have seen some of these types used for pools and spas. Any tips are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ernie






RE: GFCI for 240V 50A commercial dishwasher
If he wanted to install a GFCI breaker, that would not be a problem.
A phone call to your local building inspector might settle the matter.
RE: GFCI for 240V 50A commercial dishwasher
RE: GFCI for 240V 50A commercial dishwasher
Sounds like you already have the kitchen, most likely there are I or more bathrooms. Any place to put a fold out or roll away bed? If so your restaurant is a "dwelling unit" and the residential rules apply.
RE: GFCI for 240V 50A commercial dishwasher
RE: GFCI for 240V 50A commercial dishwasher
You are not required to install GFCI protection on your commercial dishwasher...or residential for that matter.
The utilization of GFCI is primarily for personnel protection. This is why you will see GFCI's is areas where water may be present....countertops in baths, kitchens, garages, outside. Also required where tbere will be personnel exposed to or immersed in water....swimming pools, tubs, showers, hot tubs [albeit a number of other requirements also exist for these].
The equipment which you are utilizing is self-enclosed and only designed for human interposition in the non-operative mode.
The NEC is finally catching up on some common-sense items. A few years ago, you were required to have GFCI protection on a countertop outlet in a residential restroom...but not in a commercial one....Question? Do the people that the NEC tries to protect from themselves suddenly grow smarter when they go to work???
Just a thought...
RE: GFCI for 240V 50A commercial dishwasher
RE: GFCI for 240V 50A commercial dishwasher
RE: GFCI for 240V 50A commercial dishwasher