GFCI definition

GFCI means ground fault circuit interrupter.
GFCI means Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. “Handhold” means the same as Foothold.
GFCI outlet ground fault interrupter type, with watertight covers, are required for all outdoor convenience receptacles. In maintenance areas, 50 ampere and 20 ampere single-phase receptacles are required. In addition, 480-volt 3-phase 100A, welding receptacles with integrated circuit breakers are required.

Examples of GFCI in a sentence

  • All extension cords must be free of any cuts, nicks or damage, UL rated and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupted (GFCI) protected.

  • Ground fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and current Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Agency (VOSH) regulations.

  • Ensure that ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) are used to protect all electrical circuits that are used for work.

  • If a repair person is called out to fix a problem and it is simply a tripped breaker or a GFCI switch that needs to be reset, you will be charged for the service call.

  • If you hear a click when using a G.F.C.I., you will notice that the power has gone out.

  • Protection shall be supplied via GFCI circuit breaker, receptacle or pigtail.

  • Light bulbs, light lenses, fuses, covers, swim spa pillows, exercise kit/equipment, unwired factory supplied GFCI (H2X Challenger only) or any dealer installed accessories are specifically excluded from this limited warranty.

  • Those not equipped with GFCI receptacles must utilize GFCI plug assemblies (pigtails) for power supply to all tools, equipment or similar.

  • GFCI receptacles shall be tested monthly with a multi-range GFCI tester (the tests shall be documented) to insure the GFCI is properly functioning and protecting the worker.

  • All portable generators shall have properly functioning GFCI outlets.


More Definitions of GFCI

GFCI means ground fault circuit interrupter, a device capable of de-energizing a circuit or por- tion thereof within an established period of time when a current to ground exceeds some prede- termined value that is less than that required to operate the over-current protective device of the supply circuit.

Related to GFCI