GFCI & Outdoor Outlets in Oviedo

Most likely water is getting into an outlet, a fixture, a cover or a cable somewhere on that circuit. One GFCI can protect several outlets further down the line, including some you may not expect. Don’t replace the GFCI with a standard outlet; find and fix the moisture. Weather-resistant outlets with in-use covers prevent most of these problems.

Kitchen countertops, bathrooms, garages, outdoor outlets, laundry areas and other damp locations generally need GFCI protection under current codes, and the list has grown over the years. What applies to your home depends on when it was built and on the code edition for any new work. An electrician can tell you which outlets to upgrade.

Yes. A GFCI outlet protects every outlet wired after it on the same circuit. That’s why a tripped GFCI in the garage can kill an outlet on the patio. Protected outlets should carry a ‘GFCI Protected’ label so you know where to reset them.

Inside Oviedo city limits: City of Oviedo building department. In unincorporated Seminole County: Seminole County Building Division (Building Permits Online). A Oviedo mailing address doesn’t always mean you’re inside city limits.