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Switched Outlet w/out GFCI under sink
New construction. Island in kitchen. Single bowl sink with a garbage disposal installed. The switch for the garbage disposal is inside the cabinet. The switch is in a two gang box and operates the outlet in the same box. The garbage disposal is plugged into the outlet. The only time the outlet is hot, is when the switch is operated. There is no GFCI protection.
The outlet is within 6 feet (much less) of a water source. The switch will likey be operated by people who are chopping veggies, rinsing hands and then turning on disposal. Seems like it would require a GFCI.
Looks like NEC 210.8A7 would cover this defect. Just trying to cover my anatomy if get resistence from the builder.
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