Here is a quick navigation guide to Section 210.8 of the 2017 National Electrical Code and the 2020 National Electrical Code. Look for additional Cheat Sheet guides in upcoming issues of IAEI Magazine.
2020 Edition: Section 210.8
Dwelling Units 210.8(A)
All 125- through 250-volt receptacles in the following locations that are supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to ground are required to have GFCI protection for personnel.
| Bathrooms | 210.8(A)(1) |
| Garages and accessory buildings | 210.8(A)(2) |
| Outdoors | 210.8(A)(3) |
| Crawl Spaces | 210.8(A)(4) |
| Basements (finished and unfinished) | 210.8(A)(5) |
| Kitchens | 210.8(A)(6) |
| Sinks | 210.8(A)(7) |
| Boathouses | 210.8(A)(8) |
| Bathtubs or shower stalls | 210.8(A)(9) |
| Laundry Areas | 210.8(A)(10) |
| Indoor damp and wet locations | 210.8(A)(11) |
| Boat Hoist | 555.9 |
Other Than Dwelling Units 210.8(B)
All 125-volt through 250-volt receptacles supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to ground, 50 amperes or less, and all receptacles supplied by three-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to ground, 100 amperes or less, installed in the following locations are required to have GFCI protection for personnel.
| Bathrooms | 210.8(B)(1) |
| Kitchens or areas with sink and permanent provisions forfood preparation or cooking | 210.8(B)(2) |
| Rooftops | 210.8(B)(3) |
| Outdoors | 210.8(B)(4) |
| Sinks | 210.8(B)(5) |
| Indoor damp and wet locations | 210.8(B)(6) |
| Locker rooms w/shower facilities | 210.8(B)(7) |
| Garages and accessory buildings | 210.8(B)(8) |
| Crawl spaces — at or below grade | 210.8(B)(9) |
| Unfinished areas of basements | 210.8(B)(10) |
| Laundry areas | 210.8(B)(11) |
| Bathtubs and shower stalls | 210.8(B)(12) |
Both Dwelling and Other Than Dwelling Units
| Crawl Space Lighting Outlets | 210.8(C) |
| Specific Appliances | 210.8(D) |
| Equipment Requiring Servicing | 210.8(E) [210.63) |
| Outdoor Outlets | 210.8(F) |
| Sump Pumps | 422.5(A)(6) |
| Dishwashers | 422.5(A)(7) |
| Swimming Pools and Similar Inst. | See Article 680 |
* Other GFCI requirements scattered throughout the NEC.
2017 Edition: Section 210.8
Dwelling Units 210.8(A)
All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in the following locations are required to have GFCI protection for personnel.
| Bathrooms | 210.8(A)(1) |
| Garages and accessory buildings | 210.8(A)(2) |
| Outdoors | 210.8(A)(3) |
| Crawl Spaces | 210.8(A)(4) |
| Unfinished Basements | 210.8(A)(5) |
| Kitchens | 210.8(A)(6) |
| Sinks | 210.8(A)(7) |
| Boathouses | 210.8(A)(8) |
| Bathtubs or shower stalls | 210.8(A)(9) |
| Laundry Areas | 210.8(A)(10) |
| Boat Hoist | 210.8(C) |
| Kitchen Dishwasher Branch Circuit | 210.8(D) |
Other Than Dwelling Units 210.8(B)
All single-phase receptacles rated 150-volts to ground or less, 50 amperes or less and three-phase receptacles rated 150-volts to ground or less, 100 amperes or less installed in the following locations are required to have GFCI protection for personnel.
| Bathrooms | 210.8(B)(1) |
| Kitchens | 210.8(B)(2) |
| Rooftops | 210.8(B)(3) |
| Outdoors | 210.8(B)(4) |
| Sinks | 210.8(B)(5) |
| Indoor wet locations | 210.8(B)(6) |
| Locker rooms w/shower facilities | 210.8(B)(7) |
| Garages and accessory buildings | 210.8(B)(8) |
| Crawl spaces — at or below grade | 210.8(B)(9) |
| Unfinished areas of basements | 210.8(B)(10) |
Both Dwelling and Other Than Dwelling Units
| Crawl Space Lighting Outlets | 210.8(E) |
| Swimming Pools and Similar Inst. | See Article 680 |
* Other GFCI requirements scattered throughout the NEC.
