Ground fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) outlets should be installed in areas where moisture is a concern, such as kitchens, bathrooms and unfinished basements. They should also be used for electrical ...

Q: We’re selling our house, and the buyer had an inspection done on it. The bad news is that our bathroom needs a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed. It’s the only outlet in the ...

While the National Electrical Code (NEC) specifically mandates that new construction includes GFCIs in basements, there is another ironic exclusion among the list: sump pumps. Sump pumps are designed ...

Q. My home inspector advised me to install GFCI outlets in my home for added electrical safety, but I'm wondering if this is required for an older home. What are the requirements for a house built in ...

So I just bought a house and there are no GFCI outlets in the kitchen. There are 7 outlets total that I can find, on three separate 20-amp circuits in the CB box located in the garage. One outlet is ...