NEC 2023 GFCI requirements: making your next installation safer | Eaton PSEC

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The National Electrical Code (NEC) continues to enhance safety requirements related to Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs). These devices are crucial for providing electrical shock protection. In this video, Tom Domitrovich, Director of Eaton’s Codes and Standards Center of Excellence, illustrates the key points about safety requirements in the 2023 NEC. Tom brings an insider perspective to the NEC discussion though his participation on NFPA Code Making Panels 2 and 10 for the continued development of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). In this video, you’ll learn about: • How the 2023 NEC builds upon existing GFCI requirements, ensuring broader safety coverage • How GFCIs save lives • New types of GFCIs, including special-purpose GFCIs • How to choose the appropriate GFCI device for specific jobs • The difference between GFCI receptacles and GFCI outlets • Hazards related to appliances addressed in NEC 210.8 (A), (B), (D), and (F) Learn more what and why for 2023 NEC changes in the Eaton Online Code Guide and download a the NEC 2023 Pocket Guide for a convenient on the job code reference at https://www.eaton.com/nec Thank you for watching one of our many educational videos on the topic of power systems. Schedule a visit to one of Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers in either Pittsburgh or Houston to learn more! To learn more about Eaton products and our Power Systems Experience Centers: http://eaton.com/experience To view more educational videos from Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers: http://videos.eaton.com/experience Chapters 0:00 00:12 Intro 01:35 What is a GFCI? 02:10 Special purpose GFCI 03:25 GFCI receptacle vs GFCI outlet 06:27 GFCI kitchen requirements 08:47 Outdoor GFCI outlets 10:38 Other GFCI changes #gfci #nec #engineering #electricalengineering #electricalsafety #eatonexperience #experiencecenter