Connection to GFCI Circuit

[Steven Hockstein]

I am home and don't have my NEC. Can anyone let me know if it is prohibited to connect a closet light into a GFCI circuit. I was in a condo and they tapped a bedroom closet light off of the bathroom GFCI circuit. The closet light does not work when the GFCI is tripped. Should I call this out as a defect?

[Norm]

NEC Article 210.8 B sets forth the required locations for GFCI protection. There is no mention of prohibited uses, therefore, I would say it's OK.

NORM SAGE

[Jim Katen]

Originally posted by Steven Hockstein

I am home and don't have my NEC. Can anyone let me know if it is prohibited to connect a closet light into a GFCI circuit. I was in a condo and they tapped a bedroom closet light off of the bathroom GFCI circuit. The closet light does not work when the GFCI is tripped. Should I call this out as a defect?

No.

- Jim Katen, Oregon

[Richard Moore]

I don't think the issue is whether or not it is on a GFCI circuit. It hardly seems like a safety issue if the closet light goes out while choosing the right tie.

But...there is that bit in 210.11©(3) about bathroom receptacle circuits having "no other outlets".

Old home...I'd say no big deal. New home or new wiring...it's a "defect".

[inspectort]

May want to check the clearance from your lights to the shelves figure 410.8 and part D for clearances, maybe a fire hazard. I agree with Richard, I'm pretty sure 210.11©(3) has been in effect since the 93NEC and maybe before.

[inspectort]

Found it. It was actually adopted in the 96 NEC, 210-52d. If it was built prior to the 96 NEC being adopted in your area, theres probably no problem, if installed after that, its wrong.