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In the 2026 NEC, GFCI protection applies to outdoor outlets rated up to how many amps?

60A or less for outdoor outlets in the 2026 NEC.

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  1. 50A or less
  2. 100A or less
  3. 60A or less ✔

Why: The 2026 NEC raised the outdoor GFCI rating limit in 210.8(F) from 50A to 60A. That brings more outdoor circuits under GFCI protection.

Huh, didn't know that: A new exception in 2026 permits a listed Class C SPGFCI for HVAC equipment.

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Answer: 60A or less. The 2026 NEC raised the outdoor GFCI rating limit in 210.8(F) from 50A to 60A. That brings more outdoor circuits under GFCI protection.

  1. EC&M: Top 25 Changes to the 2026 NEC ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/article/55330438/top-25-changes-to-the-2026-national-electrical-code
    GFCI protection is required for all outdoor outlets, rated 60A or less.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. EC&M: Key Changes to the '26 NEC www.ecmweb.com/neca-show-coverage/article/55404442/key-changes-to-the-26-nec
    a new exception permits listed Class C SPGFCI for HVAC equipment
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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