Ground
fault circuit interrupters should be specified on
all receptacles within the kitchen.
Comment:
GFCI outlets should be a must in any kitchen or
bath. The GFCI will protect you from electrical
shocks caused by faulty appliances or shorts in
plugs and cords. It could save your life should
an electrical appliance such as a hair dryer get
dropped into your sink or bath tub. The device senses
the smallest change in current flow and shuts off
the power in a fraction of a second.