Is there a national code that specifies GFI outlets must be in bathrooms & kitchens?

[acealive1]

they just updated the ohio code. now i have two gfi's and another smoke detector

[freemkt]

Standard local practice is to "incorporate by reference" specified national codes such as BOCA and NEC. What this means is that as the national code is updated, the changes automatically apply locally without any action required by the locals.

[jacqueg]

OP, if you follow all these suggestions, and still can't find a gfi in your house, you might want to check your state's rental laws.

It's true that an older owner-occupied house w/out gfis can be grandfathered, but gfis might be required for a rental .

I'd think your LL would *want* his property to have properly installed gfis!

[Ultrarunner]

I'm sure it varies or every time there is a code change homes around the country would have to be updated.

That said... HUD does require them for Section 8 property.

Other than that... only if there is new construction.

GFCI have caused more than a few problems for me... tenant had a refrigerator that tripped the GFCI... food spoiled and wanted me to reimburse... turned out the tenant owned refrigerator had a fault...

Also... I never use the outlet style outdoors... just too many problems... for this application I find the more expensive GFCI circuit breaker superior.

Remember... code requires testing of GFCI and keeping a log... outside of a Hospital... who does this?