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Wiring Diagrams For GFCI Outlets

This document contains diagrams for wiring configurations involving ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles. It includes diagrams for multiple GFCI receptacles, GFCI protection for standard outlets and light fixtures, and wiring a GFCI receptacle and light switch in the same outlet box. The diagrams illustrate different wiring methods for providing GFCI protection to downstream outlets and lights, or leaving items like lights unprotected.

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Wiring Diagrams For GFCI Outlets

This document contains diagrams for wiring configurations involving ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles. It includes diagrams for multiple GFCI receptacles, GFCI protection for standard outlets and light fixtures, and wiring a GFCI receptacle and light switch in the same outlet box. The diagrams illustrate different wiring methods for providing GFCI protection to downstream outlets and lights, or leaving items like lights unprotected.

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Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter (GFCI) Wiring


Diagrams
Check local regulations for restrictions and
permit requirements before beginning
electrical work. Per the NEC, the number of
conductors allowed in a box are limited
depending on box size and wire gauge.
Calculate total conductors allowed in a box
before adding new wiring, etc. The user of
this information is responsible for following
all applicable regulations and best practices
when performing electrical work. If the user
is unable to perform electrical work
themselves, a qualified electrician should be
consulted. How to Read These Diagrams

This page contains wiring diagrams for


ground fault circuit interrupter (gfci)
receptacles. Included are diagrams for
multiple gfci's, a protected standard duplex
receptacle, and a protected light fixture.
Wiring for a switch and gfci receptacle in the
same box is also shown. To wire a gfci circuit
breaker see this link and wire a gfci switch
combo at this link.

Wiring a GFCI Outlet and a Light


Switch

This diagram illustrates wiring a GFCI


receptacle and light switch in the same
outlet box, a common arrangement in a
bathroom with limited space. The hot source
is spliced to the LINE terminal on the
receptacle and to one terminal on the light
switch. The neutral and ground wires are
spliced together and run to each device in
the circuit. This wiring provides single-
location gfci protection. The light and switch
are not protected by the gfci receptacle.

GFCI Receptacle in a Series with


an Unprotected Outlet

This diagram illustrates the wiring for


multiple ground fault circuit interrupter
receptacles with an unprotected duplex
receptacle at the end of the circuit. The load
terminals on the gfci are not used and the
last receptacle is wired directly to the circuit
source. With this wiring each gfci provides
single-location protection and the last outlet
in the series is not protected from ground
faults.

GFCI Outlet Wiring to Protected


a Light

This diagram illustrates the wiring for a


circuit with 2 gfci receptacles followed by a
light and switch. By connecting the switch to
the load terminals on the last gfci, the switch
and light are protected against ground faults
as well. This gfci wiring method may be
found in a bathroom or kitchen where the
switch may be near a water source.

GFCI Wiring Method with an


Unprotected Light

This diagram illustrates the wiring for a


circuit with 2 gfci receptacles followed by an
unprotected light and switch. The light
switch terminal is connected directly to the
source coming from the circuit. Using this
wiring method, the light circuit is not
protected from ground faults.

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