Question 10040 of 931 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
Under NEC 2026, for three-phase Article 680 equipment, the ampere threshold at which GFCI protection is required was raised to what value?
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Correct answer to question 10040
- A: 100 amperes
Explanation
NEC 2026 680.5 raises the three-phase GFCI protection threshold for pools, spas, hot tubs, and fountains from 60 amperes to 100 amperes. Above that, special purpose ground-fault protection applies.
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