GFCI & Outdoor Outlets in Apopka

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 Apopka city limits: City of Apopka building department. In unincorporated Orange County: Orange County Division of Building Safety (Fast Track Online). A Apopka mailing address doesn’t always mean you’re inside city limits.