GFCI and AFCI Requirements by Room
NEC 2023 expanded GFCI protection to more locations than any previous edition. Kitchen receptacles, specific appliances via 210.8(D), and areas with sinks all received new or expanded requirements. This reference covers every dwelling unit room.
By Room
Kitchen
GFCI AFCI
210.8(A)(6) - Changed 2023
Bathroom
GFCI AFCI
210.8(A)(1) - Changed 1975
Garage
GFCI AFCI
210.8(A)(2) - Changed 2017
Outdoor
GFCI
210.8(A)(3) - Changed 2020
Laundry
GFCI AFCI
210.8(A)(10) - Changed 2020
Basement
GFCI AFCI
210.8(A)(5) - Changed 2020
Bedroom
AFCI
210.12(A) - Changed 2002
Crawl Space
GFCI
210.8(A)(4) - Changed 1990
Pool & Spa Area
GFCI
680.22(A) - Changed 2020
Dining Room
AFCI
210.12(A) - Changed 2017
Hallway
AFCI
210.12(A) - Changed 2017
GFCI Evolution Timeline
1971
Underwater swimming pool lighting
1975
Bathrooms
1978
Garages
1981
Outdoor receptacles
1987
Unfinished basements, kitchen countertops
1990
Crawl spaces
1996
Boathouses
2005
Laundry areas, bathtub/shower 6ft zone
2014
Dishwashers, sinks 6ft rule refined
2020
250V receptacles, all basements, outdoors expanded
2023
ALL kitchen receptacles, 12 specific appliances, food prep areas
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NEC 2023 references verified April 2026