In which areas are GFCI protections required for all 125V, 15 and 20A receptacles in commercial and industrial occupancies?

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protections are critical for preventing electrical shock in environments where water or moisture may be present. In commercial and industrial occupancies, NEC Article 210.8 outlines specific areas where GFCI protections are required.

For storage rooms, particularly those that may be used for the storage of items that could become wet or are located near plumbing, GFCI protection is mandated. This is due to the potential hazards associated with electrical equipment operating in proximity to water sources. By requiring GFCI receptacles, the NEC aims to enhance safety and mitigate risks associated with ground faults.

Other areas like kitchens, office spaces, and reception areas may have specific GFCI requirements under different sections of the NEC or may have other considerations, but they do not share the same universal necessity as storage rooms do in this context. In particular, storage spaces can often contain electrical equipment and tools that, if wet, pose added risks which is why the NEC emphasizes GFCI protection in these areas.