Question 4035 of 850 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
Under the Texas adoption of the 2026 NEC, how is GFCI protection handled for an outdoor outlet supplying listed HVAC equipment at a dwelling?
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Correct answer to question 4035
- C: The HVAC exception applies with no expiration date
Explanation
TDLR amended Exception No. 2 of 210.8(F) so that GFCI protection is not required for listed HVAC equipment, with no expiration date. The NFPA text lets this exception expire on September 1, 2026.
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