Construction Performance Guidelines
Article Number
7.2
Condition
GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) TRIPS FREQUENTLY
Acceptable Performance/Condition
GFCIs shall be installed in accordance with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
Warranty
Two-Year - Delivery and Distribution Systems. Damage resulting from improper maintenance or additions, deletions or alterations made by the homeowner is excluded from the statutory warranty.
Action
Electrical circuits protected by a GFCI not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
GFCIs are sensitive safety devices installed to provide protection against electrical shock, especially in wet areas. These devices can be tripped and reset easily. Frequent tripping may indicate an appliance fault and should be investigated. GFCIs are often interconnected with plain receptacles to protect an entire circuit.