Gfci protection is designed to prevent the shocks that might occur when a ground fault occurs and it can be provided by special gfci outlet receptacles or by a gfci circuit breaker that protects the entire circuit.
Do receptacles in the attic have to be gfci.
The nec requires that all outlet receptacles in a bathroom be gfci protected.
Gfci receptacles are required in bathrooms garages crawl spaces basements laundry rooms and areas where a water source is present.
Chapter 2 of the national electrical code nec does not specifically exclude outlets.
Where gfcis are required.
The nec requires gfcis on all exterior and bathroom receptacles.
Older homes are not required to have gfci outlets unless the wiring is being updated but it s a good idea to install them anyway.
Gfci protection shall be provided for all 15a and 20a 125v single phase receptacles in dwelling unit unfinished portions or areas of basements not intended as habitable rooms.